Monday, October 28, 2013

A Sad Day for Our SMC Community and Beyond

One of our own lost her battle to breast cancer today. From what I know, although she knew she was terminal, she did not know the end was near. Just last weekend, she helped her two school aged daughters to host a Halloween party, because her youngest loved Halloween "and I don't know if I will be around for another Halloween."

Just a few days later, and just two days after her last post on the SMC Forum, she's gone.

I will remember Janice as a thoughtful soul with great insight as a parent and as a human being. She seemed to see the best in others. And her sensitivity in raising her two beloved daughters, despite her prognosis, was inspiring. 

My heart is breaking for you and your girls, dear Janice. The world is a little bit darker without you in it.



Rabbi Janice, age 54, passed away Oct. 25, 2013, beloved daughter of Felix & Erica Garfunkel of Dayton, OH, devoted mother of Aliza & Eliana Garfunkel, dear sister of David (Isabella) Garfunkel of Closter, NJ & Michael Garfunkel. Graveside services Sunday, Oct. 27, 3:00 P.M. at Beth Jacob Cemetery, 4001 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45404. Minyan services will be held Sunday 7:00 P.M. at the residence of Felix & Erica Garfunkel & Monday 7:00 P.M. at Janice's residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hebrew Union College would be appreciated
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=janice-garfunkel&pid=167700021&fhid=27761#sthash.cd9oQfsg.dpuf

7 comments:

  1. How awful. So sorry to hear this. It sounds like she touched your life in an important way. My condolences to you and all who knew her.

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  2. This is so sad. I'm so heartbroken for her daughters. This is my single biggest fear.

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  3. I haven't been a paying SMC member in many years but remember Janice. How sad for her girls.

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  4. It is very sad. I did not know her at all--not sure how I missed her on the forum but my heart still breaks for this loss.

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  5. I am so sad for the girls, this is the things that scares me most. I hope they have a lovely home to go to.

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  6. This is the most frightening prospect for any of us I think. Those poor girls. I consulted a lawyer during my planning stages, and had honest discussion with my family several months back. Paperwork will be complete at viability, no doubt about that.

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  7. Yes, this is just awful! How terribly sad!

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