Obituary of Jeanne Greenberg (Née Greenspoon)

Passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at L.H.S.C., University Hospital in her 96th year. Beloved wife of 72 years to the late Sydney Greenberg. Loving mother of Michael (Linda) Greenberg, David (Rochelle) Greenberg, Jeffrey (Joanne) Greenberg, Kassie Jennings and the late Sarah Greenberg. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Forever in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Jeanne was a true visionary and a passionate advocate for children with special needs, leading her to the founding of the Special Ability Riding Institute (SARI) over 40 years ago. Jeanne saw, first hand in her daughter Sari and thousands of special needs children since, the therapeutic effects of riding horses. Funeral Service will be conducted at Or Shalom Synagogue, 534 Huron Street, London, Ontario on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Rabbi Catherine Clark officiating. Interment in Or Shalom Cemetery, London, Ontario. Shiva will be held at Windermere on the Mount Retirement Residence, 1486 Richmond Street, London, Ontario on Sunday, August 5, 2018 & Monday, August 6, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jeanne can be made to London Community Foundation-Special Ability Riding Institute endowment fund. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca Services: Service Date Friday, August 3, 2018 Service Location Or Shalom Synagogue, 534 Huron Street, London, Ontario Burial Date Friday, August 3, 2018 Burial Time Following Funeral Service Burial Location Or Shalom Cemetery, London, Ontario Requested Charity London Community Foundation-Special Ability Riding Institute Endowment Fund