Date de Décès: 2008-07-06
Date de Parution: 2008-07-07
Source: Ottawa Citizen, ON
LITHWICK, Sidney 1921 - 2008 At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Sunday July 6th in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Ida Witchel. Loving father of Howard Lithwick (Carol), Marilyn Lithwick and Helene Huot (Charlie). Adoring grandfather to Stuart Lithwick, Jonathan Lithwick, Brigitte Huot and Jeremie Huot. Predeceased by his parents Abraham and Dora Lithwick, his sister Sarah Green (Sid - also predeceased) and his brothers Norman Lithwick and Harold Lithwick. Sidney was one of the pre-eminent architects in the city of Ottawa with his firm having designed the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Heart Institute at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, many of the schools for the Ottawa Board of Education, the Agudeth Israel and Beth Shalom Synagogues and the original Hillel Lodge. However, by his own admission, his number one priority was his everlasting and unqualified love for his wife, Ida and his family. Sidney was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa (in excess of 51 years) and was the President of this Club in 1967; he always enjoyed the many service projects in which he was involved and, in particular, the serving of Christmas Dinner to senior citizens on Christmas Day. Sidney was a long-time supporter of the Ottawa Rough Riders and truly enjoyed attending games with his children and grandchildren - one of his great thrills was riding on a float in the Grey Cup Parade, in 1967, in his capacity as President of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Ave. with interment to follow at the Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank St. Shiva will be held at Hillel Lodge. The family wants to thank the wonderful caring staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital and Hillel Lodge. Thanks also to Rabbi Teitelbaum, Rabbi Rabinovitch and Issie Scarowsky, who lead inspirational shabbat services every week at Hillel Lodge. Sincere apprecation to Joanna Abrams, Marilyn Adler, Rosita Fajardo and Maylen Charcos who provided him with such all-encompassing care at all times, and to his wonderful business partner and friend, Harry Yates Sim. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hillel Lodge or the Foundation Fighting Blindness ( www.ffb.ca ) would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 7/7/2008