COOPER, Sydney Charles - April 1, 1921 - April 21, 2018
Sadly passed away at home surrounded by his family. Born in Toronto, son of Toba and Abraham Cooper.
Predeceased by Florence (2016), his beloved wife of 70 years.
Attended Harbord Collegiate and University of Toronto School of Engineering graduating in 1945.
He became part of the Training Corps at university and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers Officer Training Centre in Petawawa. He began his career as a civil engineer working throughout Canada for 4 decades building the infrastructure that was the foundation of this great country.
He embraced a strong set of values that encompassed philanthropy in his local community and Israel.
Survived by his sister Fritz Reingold, predeceased by his sisters Elsie Green, Rolly Bennett and brother Dr. Jack Cooper.
Father of Tobie and Ted Bekhor, Richard and Clara Cooper, Lynda and Steven Latner. Grandfather of Adam Bekhor and Eryn Green, Jonah and Danielle Bekhor, Daniel and Shari Cooper, Amy and Jay Feferman, Jon Cooper and Jon Tuttle, David Cooper, Lily and Jon Otis, Jack and Marci Latner, Yael and Daniel Kanter, Phoebe Latner and Nevin Dunn. Great-grandchildren, Samantha, Josh, Fox, Simon, Goldie, Zackary, Layla, Frankie and Joseph.
At Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Avenue, for service on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Shiva at 625 Avenue Road West. Shiva visits daily following the interment from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation, or Temmy Latner Centre For Palliative Care.
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