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Ben Mayoff son of Libby and Sam Mayoff, passed away August 27, 1999 in Southern California at the age of 82.  His wife Ruth died in 1993.  He is survived by his (step) children, Fred Gray and Sheila O’Krakel, and numerous grandchildren.  Also survived by brothers Jack Mayoff of Sunrise, Florida and Stanley Mayoff of Montreal, Quebec and many nieces and nephews.   Through the generosity of Ben, numerous Mayoff’s were sponsored for immigration to the United States including Mayoff genealogist, Art Mayoff.

Teddy Mayoff passed away in Montreal on August 3rd, 1999 at the age of 59 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Teddy leaves his wife Linda, son Jason and daughter-in-law, Marla Mayoff, daughter Melissa and son-in-law Patrick Pelletier, son Darren Mayoff, cherished grandson Sebastian Pelletier and darling granddaughter Amanda Mayoff; Mother-in-law, Hilda After; Brother and sister-in-law Arthur & Sue Mayoff of Benicia, California and sister and brother-in-law Susan and Peter Vamos of Montreal; Brother-in-law of Susie and Peter Henderson of Lasalle Manitoba.  Teddy, a Chartered Accountant found much solace in the innocence of his two grandchildren.  He often spoke of his enjoyments of life and always emphasized how his life had been fulfilled through the joy of his grandchildren.  Those who attended the Montreal reunion will remember Teddy recounting stories, and with his guitar, singing his fun songs for all of us.  Donations may be sent to the Teddy Mayoff Memorial Fund at the Jewish General Hospital.
I will miss you Teddy.
Your brother, Art

Eulogy – Teddy Mayoff 1939-1999

“WHY IS A FISH WHEN IT SWIMS? BECAUSE THE MORE IT TRIES, THE MUCH!” Teddy Mayoff, 1962

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