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It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of one of our beloved founders, Rosalyn Cohen, after a brief illness. 

Roz died on April 27th at the age of 94. She leaves her beloved Bennie to whom she was married for 72 years, her children Sharna (Nathan) and Norman (Elisabete). Roz was a loving Nonna to Arielle (Brad) and Talia (Marc). She was thrilled to be great-grandmother to Adira, Isabelle, Lylah and Melanie. Sister to Henry (Mary Anne) and the late Norma. Roz was a special aunt to Nick, Raviv, Jonathan, Josh, Debbie, Bennett and Annette, Ora and the late Talma. She was a cherished friend to many all over the world.

Roz was a talented educator, Storyteller, painter, adventurous traveller, and lover of nature - her beloved Xanadu, her pets and plants. She was a vibrant, engaging force with an amazing ability to connect. Roz was loved by so many. She lived a very long and a very full life!

Donations in her memory may be made to North York General Hospital Foundation https://bit.ly/44PakD1, or to Toronto Humane Society https://bit.ly/42ymBu5