Bernie Ghert

GHERT, Bernard Irvine - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Bernie Ghert, on May 4, 2026, the 17th day of Iyar 5786. A proud native of Lethbridge, Alberta, Bernie moved to Toronto from Montreal with his young family in 1970. He quickly made his mark in business and committed himself to a lifetime of leadership and philanthropy in the Jewish and Canadian communities. A Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal and Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal, he was the former President and CEO of Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, and President of Stelworth Investments Inc. Bernie was a director and chairman of many organizations in the private, public, and charitable sectors. He was a devoted supporter of institutions of Jewish communal life and education in Canada and Israel, and was an active member of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation since 1974, including as Chairman of the board of directors. Bernie liked to stay fit and was an avid cyclist. He also enjoyed being outdoors, especially hiking, fishing, and photography in the Rocky Mountains. He deeply loved his family and leaves them an incredible legacy. He will be greatly missed by his children, Renee and Joel, Michelle and Philippe, Michael and Sarah, and by his grandchildren Amitai, Hillel and Ilana, Ezra, Talya, Yael, Sebastien, and Nicolas. He is also mourned by his sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Norman Franks of Vancouver, and their children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Bertha Ghert of Lethbridge. Memorial donations may be made to Sinai Health Foundation, 416-586-8203, https://bit.ly/4dorI5o