January
6, 2001 at the age of 81. Born to Sam Feigelman and Rebecca Kanofsky,
Esther grew up in downtown Montreal and attended Belmont and 
ROHR, Bertha (nee Merovitz). Peacefully in her ninety-sixth year on
Sunday, July 17, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother
and mother-in-law of Moishe and Rivella Rohr, Rosalee and the late
Martin Rohr, Elaine and Harry Glazer. Cherished grandmother of 9 and
proud great grandmother of 32. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of Mel
and Pearl Merovitz, Ida and the late Sam Rosenburg, Annie and the late
Alex Albert, Edith and Leonard McKinley, the late Ethel Miller, the
late Lilliane Blumberg, the late Gertrude Weinberg. She will be sadly
missed by her many dear relatives, friends and the many pupils she
taught during her years as a devoted teacher. 
(Librarian during 1960s and 1970s at MHS)
January
6, 2001 at the age of 81. Born to Sam Feigelman and Rebecca Kanofsky,
Esther grew up in downtown Montreal and attended Belmont and 
Concordia BA 59, died December 31 2004 in Montreal. Malcolm
first enrolled in Sir George Williams Elementary School at age 11, and
continued his studies at Sir George through high school and university.
In 1961 Malcolm started a teaching career at Monklands High School in
Montreal, where he remained until his retirement in 1982. He was a
member of the board of directors of the Association of Alumni of Sir
George Williams University from 1978 to 2004, and was especially active
on the fundraising committee, where his dedication helped raise
thousands of dollars for the Sir George Williams Endowment Fund. He is
survived by his children Douglas, David, Donald, Catherine and Steve.
Malcolm was 87.
February 1,
2008 at Baycrest Hospital, Toronto. Ivy taught English at both the
elementary and high school levels in Montreal and Sept Isle. She became
a guidance counsellor and later vice principal at the former LaSalle
High School. She interrupted her career in education to become the CEO
of a successful family business in Trinidad and Tobago. She later
returned to education as a school principal with the North York School
Board until she retired. She was active in the Black community and
generously engaged the youth of the community. She was a founding
member of the Quebec Board of Black Educators. Ivy will be sadly missed
for the leadership and inspiration that she gave to her family,
colleagues and friends who will always cherish her memory. 
March 28th 2006 at Vancouver General Hospital. Born May,
23, 1923 in Dumbarton, Scotland, Janet emigrated to Canada in 1948. She
lived and taught in Toronto, Nova Scotia, and for many years at
January 6, 2001 at the age of 81. Born
to Sam Feigelman and Rebecca Kanofsky, Esther grew up in downtown Montreal and
attended Belmont and Victoria Schools and Montreal High.Majoring
in English at McGill, she wrote cultural columns for the McGill Daily and was
introduced to progressive politics and the struggle for social justice from
which she would never shift even when such beliefs became unpopular.As a
young woman, Esther hitch-hiked throughout Québec, and to Denver and New
Orleans, always exploring the lives of working people. She was director of Camp
Lakeview in Saint Donat for four years. Well into middle age, she learned
Italian and Russian and traveled to Mozambique and Zimbabwe.As a
school teacher for over thirty-five years, Esther was on the staff of
Devonshire, Baron Byng, Jewish Peretz and Monklands. She is remembered by many
students for her capacity to stimulate a love for literature and an
understanding of history, and for her concern for the lives and problems of her
individual pupils. She fought to maintain the presence of nurses in the
schools; shocked by systemic discrimination in the school system, she worked
for the better integration of immigrant students. Always an activist in her
union, Esther played an important role in the Federation of Teachers of Jewish
Schools and the Montreal Teachers Association. She was the founder and
president of the School Teachers for Equal Pensions (STEP) Committee of the
PAPT. An
exceptionally strong, committed and intelligent woman, Esther took her job as a
parent seriously, instilling into her sons a sense of responsibility, passion
and determination for the problems of fellow human beings.She
was predeceased by her husband, Harry, and is survived by her sons: Sam,
long-time City Councillor, and Avner, who lives is Israel with his wife Rachel
and their sons Daniel, David, Asaph and Elisha.
David Ainley
November 24, 1934 - September 19, 2013 It is with great sadness that we
announce the passing of David Ainley, who died suddenly on September 19, 2013
after a brave journey with Parkinson's Disease. Adoring and devoted husband to
the late Marika (nee Gosztonyi), beloved father to Vicky and Mark. Sorely
missed by loving family in Montreal - Gyongyi, Jerry, Randi, Stephen, Andrea,
Evan, and Harley Belfer - and in his native England - Arnold & Pauline
Walker, Susan, John, Daniel & Emily Crampton - and NZ - Barbi Ormandy - and
many dear friends around the world.
(MHS physical education teacher)
1924
- 2013 (MHS Principal 1966-68)
1930-2013.
December 1 2013, in Perth Ontario, at the age of 83. Art teacher for
almost all of Monklands High's existence, Gordon provided more than
just art instruction as worked with the drama club, talent show,
yearbook, graduation and just about any other student activity that
called upon his skills. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland (where he
became friends with Gordon Pinsent) Gordon moved to Montreal to
complete his degree in fine arts. He started at Monklands in 1958 and
taught there until 1976 when he was transferred to Lasalle High as part
of the downsizing of Monklands prior to its closure in 1979. In
addition to his artistic skills he was an actor with the Lakeshore
Players, he was a singer and guitar player as well as performing with
choirs. He also wrote - including a three act play - and also
found ample time for fishing and book collecting. There were legendary
stories around the school which involved Gordon, not the least of which
were his performances as a disco dancer and as the prominent half
of the MHS Basement City Two folk act. A long time NDG resident, in retirement he lived in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
William Caldwell Boswell died
peacefully on July 8, 2016. Survived by his loving family: Lois, Anne
(Doug), David (Sandra), Tim, Ian (Lisa). Grandfather of William Kerr
(Mireille), Arthur Kerr (Gabrielle), Alex Boswell. "Monsieur G-G" to
Xavier Kerr. In keeping with Bill's wishes, the family will have a
private interment. 
August
16, 1922 - March 17, 2015 NOVOSELCEV, Georges. Born in Panchevo, the
then Yugoslavia on 16 August 1922 and passed away in Laval,
Québec on 17 March 2015. Georges was the beloved husband of the
late Nathalie Uszynski. He leaves to mourn his treasured daughter Anna
(Victor Laptev), his dear companion Rollande Gagné and her
family, and friends and relatives in Montréal and the U.S.
Having survived World War II and a political prisoners' camp, he lived
his life to the fullest and with a joie-de-vivre. Georges spent many
years as a teacher and enriched many young lives.Interred at St.
Seraphim's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Rawdon, QC. 
Monklands High graduate (1960) and longtime MHS math teacher passed away in October 2022 due to leukemia.
November 8 1924-June 10 1923. In his 99th year, Bob left this world after a short illness on Saturday, June 10th, 2023.