Memorial Book for Barbara Levine
As you read these messages, may there be comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you.

The Benjamin Family



Michelle and Jeff Karmiol January 09, 2026 11:25 AM
Dear Susan, Mark, Lisa and Barry and families Jeff and I were saddened to hear about your mom’s passing. Our parents were friends and now that they are gone I try to imagine them going out for their birthday dinners and get-togethers. I still remember all the get-togethers we had as children. Your parents were the best. Love Jeff and Michelle Karmiol
Gil Levy January 06, 2026 06:21 PM
My condolences to Barry, Lisa and the Levine family. It was always special to see Barbara and Gerry at Beth David. May your memories of both be for a blessing.
Dorothy and Howard Astroff January 06, 2026 05:33 PM
Dear Lisa and Barry and the entire Levine family: Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear mother. May her memory be a blessing. Dorothy and Howard
Ken Kraft & Beverley Aron January 06, 2026 04:43 PM
Susan & Mark, Barry & Lisa, (& rest of family), Our deepest condolences on Barbara''s passing. She was such a delightful person who I enjoyed talking to at virtually every Beth David kiddish that I attended. She always showed great interest in our kids. May her memory be for a blessing. Bev & Ken
Linda Silverman Rosberg January 05, 2026 09:05 PM
To Susan and Barry, I have many memories of your parents. They had a very special relationship with my parents. And for so long.!!! 80 years of friendship! When we were younger, we spent time together as families!! I remember many trips to Toronto! It was always nice to see your parents when they came in! They were truly very special people. Hold your memories tight. Their legacy lives on in you and your families. Wishing you all the best.❤️
Sheila Agasee January 05, 2026 08:12 PM
Dear Barry and Susan- Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother Barbara. May her memory be a source of love and inspiration to both of you. Cousin Sheila (Slobod) Agasee.
Heather and Gary Slapack January 05, 2026 07:56 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa and family, Gary and I want to send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. May her memory always be a source of comfort. All our love, Heather and Gary Slapack
Maureen and Michael Morris January 05, 2026 05:02 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa, and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. May the memory of your mother and grandmother be for a blessing, and may your family find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Frannie & Paul Levine January 05, 2026 04:13 PM
Dear Levine Family, Frannie and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Barbara. She was a lovely lady who along with Gerry sat one row ahead of us in shul from the first Shabbat after we joined Beth David. We had the pleasure of watching Sara and Benji grow from young kids into fine adults, always giving nachas to their grandparents. Baruch Dayan Ha''Emet. Frannie & Paul
Brenda Cooper-Geffen January 05, 2026 01:08 PM
Dear Susan and Mark, Barry and Lisa. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. My heart goes out to you all. Barb and Gerry were always lovely to see and chat with in Shule. May you find comfort in the love and support that surrounds you, and strength in your cherished memories. Brenda and Robert Geffen (Glenmanor Way and Beth David)
Harvey & Noreen Kasman January 05, 2026 11:31 AM
It was always good to talk to Barbara. She was a pleasant person to chat with. May your memory of her be for a blessing.
Bethany Vallentin January 05, 2026 11:25 AM
It is with sadness that I read the message of Barbara''s passing. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Barbara at North York Seniors Centre for many years. I remember her laugh fondly, as well as her conscientiousness as a valued volunteer. Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort in fond memories.
Frimette Grosssman January 05, 2026 10:35 AM
Dear Barry, Lisa, Sarah, Ben and Levine family, Very saddened to read of the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. Sending heartfelt condolences. May Barbara''s memory be a blessing.
Igor & Libby Ellyn January 05, 2026 02:29 AM
Dear Barry, Lisa, Sarah, Ben and Levine family, We were saddened to read of the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. We send our heartfelt condolences. May Barbara''s memory be a blessing.
Sam + Mike Levine January 04, 2026 11:24 PM
I will always cherish the last moment we had together, celebrating Stacey’s marriage. Watching her getting married while I sat next to you, was a honour. Thankful for the moments we shared and am so happy to been accepted into your family with loving arms. The years were not enough, but the memories will be forever. May you rest well, you are with Gerald now.
Randi Tepperman January 04, 2026 10:37 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa & Family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. May your thoughts and heart be full of sweet memories of better days.
Sheila Kornblum January 04, 2026 09:22 PM
Barry & Family, my condolences on your loss. It was always nice talking with your Mom at Shul. May her memory be a blessing.
Rosalie and Avram Selick January 04, 2026 08:48 PM
To Barry, Lisa and the entire Levine family, We are sad to hear about your mother''s passing and are sending you our sincerest condolences. We always enjoyed our interactions with her on Shabbat or at events at the synagogue. We are thinking about you at this very difficult time.
Joni Quintos Kahane January 04, 2026 08:43 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa and extended family, I’m sorry to hear of the sad news on the passing of your mother and are thinking of you during this very difficult time. When someone who has brought wholeness into your lives is gone, nothing but memories can fill the emptiness their passing leaves behind. Your mom is part of what you all are.  May you all hold dear in your hearts all the love and cherished memories she shared with you.
Rabbi Jennifer & Rabbi Sean Gorman January 04, 2026 08:42 PM
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories be a source of strength for you at this difficult time.
Frances and Stephen Kraft January 04, 2026 08:25 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa and family, we were so sorry to hear this news. We will remember your mom as a lovely woman with a frequent smile. We always enjoyed chatting with her. Wishing you strength and much comfort now and in the days and months ahead.
Ruth Darmon and Mark Rosenhek January 04, 2026 08:17 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa and the Levine family: We are sad and sorry to hear this news. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. We always remember her as a lovely, gracious and elegant lady. We wish you comfort during these dark and difficult days. Sending our love, the Rosenhek family.
Eleanor Epstein and Family January 04, 2026 06:35 PM
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. We have very good memories chatting with her and your father. Your parents were wonderful and well liked people. May you cherish your good memories.
Adam and Aislinn Kaufman January 04, 2026 06:02 PM
I will always remember her and Gerald warmly from shared family simchas. Sending condolences and love.
Nancy Katzman Bortnick January 04, 2026 04:29 PM
Sending condolences to the family! I grew up on Victoria 2 doors down from Barbara, she and Shelley both babysat me! Later when I was living in Toronto I was able to see her again through my husband’s cousin who was a friend ! Hope all your wonderful memories will sustain you at this difficult time! Her family the Yuffy’s were wonderful!
Mitchell & Susan Levine January 04, 2026 03:51 PM
Barry, Susan, Lisa , Mark and cousins Baruch dyan haemet We are so sorry to learn of Barbara’s passing and are thinking of you all. Short and feisty, Barbara was always up for a good fight, but time waits for none of us. Loved by many, but will be missed by all. We hope you can find some solace in your memories and pray for your strength during the difficult days ahead. Blessings into the New Year for easier days and good health to all of you. With love from the States
Janet-Lee and George Nadas January 04, 2026 01:48 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa and family, we are saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. May her memory be a blessing and may her neshama have an Aliya. Sincerely, Janet-Lee and George Nadas
Sheri and David Goldberg January 04, 2026 01:46 PM
Dearest Levine family. Our deepest condolences on Barb''s passing. When we moved to 2 Covington ten years ago, we were embraced by Barb and Gerry almost as members of their extended family. And, until recently we would see Barb at condo social events, and running to Lawrence Plaza for lunch at United Barkers. May her memory be a blessing.
Ellen and Marc January 04, 2026 01:35 PM
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May her memory always be a source of comfort.
Karen Bernstein and Ian Hendry January 04, 2026 01:08 PM
Ian and I send our deepest condolences to all of the family on the passing of Barbara. She was a very special and lovely person; it was always a big pleasure to chat with her. May Barbara rest in peace and may you find comfort in your precious memories.🙏❤️
David and Francine January 04, 2026 12:27 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. I remember your mom and your dad, fondly, back to Beth Am days. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Ian Federman January 04, 2026 12:11 PM
Dear Barry, Susan, and extended family, I am so sorry to hear of Barbara''s passing. We go way back to the Beth Am days, Hebrew School, and our carpooling days together. A very happy time. Barbara was such a kind lady and always had a smile on her face. My condolences to all of you during this sad time.
Georgi and Jerry Bagelman January 04, 2026 11:53 AM
To Barry, Lisa, and the extended family: Our very deepest condolences upon hearing of Barbara''s passing. Our relationship with both Barbara and Gerry extend over many years starting with Beth Am shul days. Many wonderful memories will always be with us of good times spent together. May you have o more sorrows for a very long time. Baruch Dayan HaEmet . Georgi and Jerry
Lynda & Ralph Levenstein January 04, 2026 11:50 AM
Dear Barry, Lisa and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May Barbara''s memory be a blessing to you.
Eleanor Mayne January 04, 2026 11:35 AM
Sincere sympathy on your loss. I knew Barbara through Active Living Centre at North York Seniors. We work on committees together and also did a lot of chatting. A lovely, kind pleasant person.
Judy & Norman Silver January 04, 2026 11:22 AM
To the entire Levine Family - our thoughts are with all of you at this sad and difficult time. May your fond memories comfort you for many years to come. May Barbara’s memory be for a blessing
Ellen Melman January 04, 2026 10:37 AM
Dear Barry and Lisa: deepest condolences to the Levine family on the loss of your mother, mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother Barbara. I hope all your good memories will comfort you during the coming days. Ellen
Alana Persaud and Sheldon Goldenberg January 04, 2026 10:23 AM
On behalf of the Persaud and Goldenberg families , we extend our condolences on the loss of a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.
Anna Bloom January 04, 2026 10:17 AM
Dear Barry, Lisa, and family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother, mother in law and grandmother. May Barbara’s memory always be for a blessing. I remember meeting her in shul and having chats. She was always so pleasant.
Nancy silverman January 04, 2026 09:11 AM
Barbara and I have been friends since we were 8 years old. We have shared many simchas, weekends visiting each other when possible with our husbands including our 50th anniversaries. Going between Michigan and Toronto was something to look forward to. Barbara was a lovely lady, special and you are lucky to have her for so long. She will be missed by all
Ruth Shapiro January 04, 2026 02:59 AM
Dear Barry & Lisa May Barbara''s memory be a blessing. I remember going with your parents on the Israel trip with Rabbi Scheim in 2003. Your mother was such a lovely lady. Condolences to the while family.
Esther Meisels January 04, 2026 12:08 AM
Dear Levine Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Barbara. It was always a pleasure to chat with her in shul. May her memory be for a blessing always.
Silverberg Family January 03, 2026 10:41 PM
Barry, Lisa, and family, Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother, mother in law and grandmother. May Barbara’s memory always be for a blessing. Sending you all much love and strength. Stacey and Jordan, Aly and Benji, Jessica and Joey
Sharon Cohen and Stephen Rosenfield January 03, 2026 09:21 PM
Dear Susan, Mark, Barry, Lisa and families, our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Your mom may have been small in stature, but she was mighty in personality. Whenever I saw your mother, she was warm, friendly, bubbly and quite chatty. She was a pleasure to be with. May your treasured memories of your mother bring you comfort during the difficult time ahead. May her memory always be for a blessing.
Jan & Gord Yazer January 03, 2026 09:07 PM
Dear Levine Family, Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your dearest mum, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Family was her pride and joy. We’ll remember Barbara as a dear friend. May her memory be for a blessing.
Adele & Marvin Randall January 03, 2026 08:30 PM
To all the Levine Family: Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Barbara. Barbara was one of our dearest friends and will be greatly missed by us and by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. May all of your wonderful memories help to ease your pain at this difficult time and may her memory always be for a blessing.
Sharon Hochberg January 03, 2026 07:54 PM
Dear Barry, Lisa, Susan and Mark. My deepest condolences to you for the loss of your dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Hopefully all the wonderful memories you created together and experiences you shared over the years will bring you some comfort and strength in these difficult days going forward. May Barbara’s memory forever be a blessing.
Elly and Bernard Schimmer January 03, 2026 07:17 PM
Barry, Lisa, Susan, Mark and family, We extend our deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Barbara was our dear friend and, sadly, we will miss our regular visits and telephone chats with her. May her memory be for a blessing.