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Percy Marcus
March 8, 1928 - April 22, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Marcus, Percy<br /><br />Peacefully with family by his side, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Born in Belleville, ON on March 8, 1928. Son of the late Max (Mickey) and Rita Marcus. Married and completely devoted to Myrna Marcus (Helfgott) for 63 years. Loving father to Stephen (Renee), Susan (Mark), David (Margot) and Karen (Roland).Beloved Zaidie to Ezra, Joshua, Sara, Rachel, Rebecca, Hannah, Theodore and Benjamin. Survived by brother and sister-in-law Leo and Hilda Marcus and sister-in-law Marlene Glazer. Predeceased by siblings Lilian, Sidney, Sophie and David. Uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews. Percy met Myrna from Windsor, ON, through Canadian Young Judea when Percy was president. They started their married life in Saskatoon but within a few years moved to Kingston to be closer to family and raise their children. <br /><br />Percy and Myrna worked side-by-side at Fashion Lane on Princess Street until Percy found his niche selling houses and other properties with Gurnsey Real Estate. Percy was No. 1 sales person for many years in a row before retiring at age 70. Percy was active in the community. He was president of Kingston Kiwanis, vice-chair of the board of the Kingston General Hospital and board member of Beth Israel Synagogue. Percy had a beautiful bass voice and most recently sang with Open Chorus. <br /><br />Cared for with immense tenderness and respect by Deborah Brennan and Aga Cabon. Special thanks to the staff at Kingston General Hospital and particular appreciation to Davies 4 ICU and to Dr. Nancy Overington. <br /><br />Funeral services will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue, 116 Centre Street, Kingston, ON, Thursday, April 23 at 2:00 pm. <br /><br />House visits to 18 Centre Street, Kingston ON on Friday 2pm - 4pm; Sunday 2pm &ndash; 4pm and 7pm &ndash; 9pm. <br /><br />In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Beth Israel Synagogue, 116 Centre Street, Kingston, ON K7L 4E6 for the Percy and Myrna Marcus Endowment Fund or Victoria Order of Nurses, 737 Arlington Park Place, Kingston, ON K7M 8M8 .<br /><br /></div>