GISHMAN, Frank Philip - On Tuesday January 15, 2019, Frank passed away at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto, at the age of 98.
Frank came with his parents, Mendel and Civy to Peterborough from Poland when he was six months old. Peterborough would be his home for the next 94 years.
He was joined by his bride, Ruth, after serving in World War II with the 404 Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron. After working at Westclox, he established and was the proud owner of Peterborough Jewellers on George Street. He was a certified gemologist.
He was a past president of Beth Israel Synagogue and a leader of the Peterborough business community. As a longstanding member of Rotary, he was recognized for never missing a meeting in over 33 years. He also received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International for "furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among the peoples of the world".
Frank was a quiet, loyal person committed to personal responsibility and always doing the right thing.
Beloved husband of Ruth Cait Gishman for the past 73 years.
Loving father and father-in-law of Anita and Val Rachlis, and Dana Colson and Brian Sackett.
Dear brother of the late Francis Zakem.
Devoted grandfather of Shari (Bill Horvath), Alisa (Yaron Blanc), Jeffrey, and Caitlin. Loving great-grandfather of Lexie, Michael, Matthew, Lily, Lyla and Benjamin.
At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, Toronto for service on Thursday January 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.. Interment in the Beth Israel section of Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough.
Much gratitude to his caregivers Mary, Virginia, Maryann, Margina, Michelle, Lyn and Hazel for all their excellent care over the years and to the compassionate and highly professional team at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre.
Memorial donations may be made to Sunnybrook Veterans Foundation.
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