JOEL RIVEN
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joel Riven on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at the age of 97 years.
Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father and father in law of Monica and Allan, the late Joanne and Steve. Devoted grandfather of Alex and the late Sarah.
Bravely fought in the Canadian Air Force during WWII. The family would like to thank Dr. David Shergold and all the staff at the Sunnybrook Veteran’s Centre who took care of him in his final years.
Due to COVID a service has taken place, and Shiva is strictly private. Donations in his honor can be made to the charity of your choice.
Charles Besner
Monica, thinking of you as you go through this sad time. I remember fondly the times when Uncle Joel would pull up in front of the house to take us all to La Ronde. Those were fun times! He’ll be missed!
Helene and Lawrence
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Joel’s passing. We will always have fond memories of being with him in Montreal and of seeing him here. Our heartfelt condolences to the whole family.
Joe & Sheila (Stein) Nadrich
Laura:
On behalf of Joe and I please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. May you be spared further sorrow.
Cousin Sheila Nadrich
Philip Greenberg
My sympathy to the family. I remember Joel fondly when I attended daily services at congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal. He was very welcoming and would remind me that we are related by the Benjamin family through my maternal grandfather, Joseph Ein. המקום ירחם אתכם בתוך שעה הרי ציון בירושלים
R. Lefcort
Sincere condolences
Shirley Rind Cohen
my sympathy to the family.
Joel was an usher at my wedding to Avron Cohen feb. 5, 1950
Shirley Rind Cohen
Steve & Arlene Abramson
Laura:
Our sympathies on your loss.
We have not met for many years, but we do remember some good times we spent with you and Joel.
Brian Morris
I am sorry to hear of Joel’s passing. My father, Sol Morris worked for him for many years and always spoke highly of him.
Brian Morris MD
Carol Abramson
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Joel. I worked at the Shaar for my years when he lead the minyan there. He was a fine gentleman, and a feisty one. I hope you have many good memories to sustain you in this time of sadness. Joel will be missed.
Peter S. Marcovitz
Dear Family,
I met Joel in 1985 while saying kaddish for my father and I’ve remained part of the Shaar morning minyan (albeit weekly) since then. He was kind and interesting and even took me to his golf course.
During the last seven years or so, it was always a pleasure to bump into him and his lively spirit never waivered. It was especially evident when he was a volunteer at the Montreal General Hospital; maintaining order and all the while helping patients discover courage and optimism that they didn’t remember they had.
Please accept our condolences to Laura and the entire family.
Peter Marcovitz & Joyce Borenstein