Contributions to the tribute of Max Valinsky

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Thursday, February 13, 2014

We have lost a truly wonderful friend. I recollect our times on the doubles court and Max's sly and deadly sidewall boast with which he regularly got me, 30 years his junior. His role as MC at squash club events and the jokes he told were not to be missed and are part of squash club lore. Max - I will miss you!

Jane McConkey & Family posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Ruth, I remember fondly, visiting your Dad, in Tillsonburg, at his store and I thought he was so much fun and so welcoming! I also remember how much he adored you! A wonderful man, with an amazing family! My love goes out to you all and I am truly sorry for your loss.

Brenda & Jerry Enchin posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Betty; It is with great sadness that we learned of Max's death while we were away. We hope your cherished memories of good times shared with family and friends will sustain you at this time of loss. Brenda and I enjoyed the privilege of working with Max during our time with the London Jewish Federation. He was always willing and able to take on any role and he did it with competence, flair and humour. We will miss him. Fondly, Brenda and Jerry Enchin

Rachelle and Bill Chodirker posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Rachelle and Bill wish to express our heart-felt condolences to Betty and family on the passing of a wonderful man, Max. He will be greatly missed by all who had the great privilege of knowing him.

Ted Briggs and Teresa Hollingsworth posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Betty: We have been out of town and just read the news of Max's passing this evening. We are so sorry to have missed the opportunity to celebrate Max's life. You must know that you and Max had such a huge influence on us - you both helped to make us feel part of the neighbourhood. Your home was the "safe house" for our children if we were late home or they were locked out. Erin loved to watch your big TV! Max was Max. Straightforward, honest and a real friend to us - and Ted loved helping Max (not the most handy) to figure out why some appliance was not working. We miss him as we are sure your family does. Lots of love, Teresa, Ted, Patrick and Erin

Eilene and Butch posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

We will miss him always, but remember his great attitude toward life and people. We are there in thoughts...with you all. Please let us know when we can try to hold and hug you and do whatever it is that might support you...Max would say (kiddingly)..... Oh you know what he would say, bless him. Our love to all,

Fran and Larry Scolnik posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Blima and family: The more enriched a person makes our lives, the harder it is to let them go.For this reason,we know saying goodbye to Max will be the hardest sorrow to bear. We hope that the wonderful memories of Max you all have, as well as the love and friendship you have around you will support you through this difficult time! Our love to you all!!!!! Fran and Larry Scolnik

Kelly and Linda Kelledjian posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Max will be missed a lot by all at London Squash Club in general and me in particular,our soup at lunch was a long time tradition, all the best to you Betty your loss is too big Kelly

Syd & Jeanne Greenberg posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Betty, please accept our sincere sympathy on the lose of Max. His memory will remain with us forever. Our thoughts are with you. The Greenbergs

Steven &Heather Gerofsky posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

It was always enjoyable to be around Max. He was always the center of attention everywhere he was. We all loved him and will miss him. Our thoughts are with you.

Murray Shaw posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Max was a delight. Always had a mission of some sort. He was a good man

Bill Sproule posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Max was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bill and Audrey Sproule

rob gerofsky posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

sorry to hear about your loss. thoughts and prayers sent your way.

Dr. Ben and Judy Goldberg posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

We extend our sincere and deepest sympathy on the passing of Max. He was a kind and gentle soul that kept us all in good spirits with his outstanding sense of humour. It is no mean coincidence that he died the same week as Syd Caesar. As well we honour him for the outstanding service he gave to our community, and he will be sorely missed.

Bob & Linda Crampton posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Our sincere condolences

Ellen and jack rosen posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Betty ,jack and wish to send our deepest sympathy to you and family on the loss of a wonderful. Man. We are away and cannot batten the funeral , ellen

June Laird posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

So sorry for your loss Betty. (Your bridge friend)

Pat Leadsom posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

I had 2 aunts that worked many years for Max at Dominion Dept Store, Maude Hewer and Clara Curtis. They always had good things to say about him. Whenever I was in the store, he always came over to speak to me. Miss that store. Did a lot of shopping theres.

Pat Leadsom posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

I had 2 aunts that worked for Max at the Dominion Dept store in Tillsonburg, Maude Hewer and Clara Curtis. They always spoke well of Max and enjoyed working there. Whenever I stopped in, Max always made an effort to speak to me. Really miss shopping in that store.

Fio Marin posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Betty, I have been fortunate to share many of Max's favorite moments through his enjoyment for squash and joke telling. We also shared a few visits to events like this one where today unfortunately is for him. I spoke with him only the past week and he told me to first call ahead to go and see him, now I wont be able to accomplish that . Max was very giving with his thoughts and I will keep with honor the Xmass cards where he expressed his thanks to me for filing in and playing as his partner .Sincerely , my heart warm feelings. Fio.

Sandra and Jim Shaw posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Maxie will always be remebered as a friend and very generous person. We met Max through the Squash Club where we will remember his good humour and generous nature. Sandra and Jim Shaw

Shari and david white posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

We were so saddened to hear of max's passing. I have so many fond memories of max and blima'house growing up. I will always remember his sense of humour and his willingness to give of himself to others. We are so so sorry. Shari White

Mendy, Julie, Corey, Jamie and Marshall Valinsky posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Max will be greatly missed by us all, but forever remembered with a smile on our faces as we recall his wonderful sense of humour, poetic prose, warm personality and generosity. He joins his brother in the next life and begins another chapter. God Bless you Max we will miss you.

Paul and Carole Andrews posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

We were very sorry to hear of Max's passing. Paul spent a lot of time chatting with Max over the years at the squash club. His kind nature and good humour will be missed. Thinking of you at this time of sadness. Were we not in Arizona we would be there tomorrow with you. Carole and Paul

Sonia and Monda Halpern posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Betty and Family, We were so very sorry to learn about Max's passing. We extend our sincerest sympathies to you all, and hope that you know how much we, and the entire community, are thinking of you at this sad time. Sonia and Monda Halpern

Jim Chapman posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

"For those who are willing to make an effort, great miracles and wonderful treasures are in store." Isaac Bashevis Singer Max obviously made the effort. Sincere condolences from Carlyn and Jim Chapman

Don Morrow posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

My most sincere condolences. Max was a good and great soul. For years, I shared space at the Squash Club because our lockers were right beside each other. Max and I shared jokes and stories. I will remember him fondly, don morrow

lorence and Fran posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dearest Betty, it is with broken hearts and tears that we learned of the passing of our beloved friend Max. You and Max have been with us since we first came to London so many years ago. What can we say that will not be said by many people and probably a lot better then we can ever hope to do. But, we can say this from the bottom of our hearts. You and Max trusted us like no one else. If not for the two of you, Fran and I would not be where we are today. We can never thank you enough and we can never forget. Throughout the years, we shared laughs, tears, trips and so many discussions. They will always be a part of our memories.How can we forget when Max and I would sit around and make fun of you. That perhaps was the most fun of all. All of us were not religious, to say the least, but you did one better, you and Max built monuments to life. To us, he will always be alive and in our memories. Max has returned to the universe from which he came. He was a life force that touched everyone he knew. Love Fran and Lorence

Jay Nash posted a condolence

Thursday, February 13, 2014

It was a pleasure getting to know Max at London Squash. In my families early years of squash (late 90's) Max regularly joined my brothers, father and I on the doubles court for Sunday moring matches. He had great patience...and a wonderful sense of humour.