Jacques Shildkraut

Holocaust SurvivorPeacefully in his ninety eighth year on Friday November 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Vivienne Shoham for sixty three years. Loving father and father-in-law of Madelaine Shildkraut and Eric Chetrit, Henri Shildkraut Eliot and Jane Plowman of Auckland, New Zealand. Sister-in-law of the late Marlene and the late Leon Kaye. Cherished Papi of Gabriel Chetrit and Shanit Bouzaglo, Jessica Chetrit and fiancé Wyatt Mekler, Vanessa Chetrit and Moshe Elbaz; Oliver, and Theodore Eliot. Proud great grandfather of Eliana and Noam Chetrit. Jacques lived an extraordinary life. From surviving the Holocaust to building a wonderful family spanning four generations, his resilience, strength, and love created a lasting legacy. He touched many lives and will be remembered with great admiration and affection. He will be greatly missed. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of 3C and 4D, Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. The family extends their gratitude to his caregiver Rainier, and to Loida and Ofelia from the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons 3888 Jean Talon W on Sunday November 15 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Beth El Congregation Cemetery, Beth El Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at (address not shown), Westmount. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Jacques Shildkraut Memorial Fund” ℅ Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors at (514) 734-1825 or click here