Obituary of M. Carl Kaufman

Kaufman, M. Carl B.A.Sc., P. Eng. The family of Carl Kaufman is sad to announce his sudden, but peaceful death on Monday, May 6th, in his 91st year. He will always be remembered by his wife, Eleanor, and his children, Allan, John, Ross and Mary and their families. He is also survived by his sister Mary Eleanor Merritt and his brother Bob Kaufman. Carl was predeceased by his brother, Edmund Kaufman, in 2012. Carl was born in Kitchener and lived most of his life in the Waterloo Region. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he returned to the area to work with his father and brothers at Kaufman Lumber Ltd. for 15 years. He followed this with 11 years of teaching science at WCI. After this, he completed the Canadian Securities Course and worked for 20 years at local investment dealers. Carl was a member of the Plan Politae Y's Men's Club, the K-W Sales and Advertising Club, and the Waterloo Men's Probus Club. Always interested in his community, he served on the Regional Landfill Advisory Committee and the Clair Lake Community Advisory Committee. His concern for his neighbourhood, government fiscal policies, and waste management problems were subjects for his frequent letters to the editor and phone calls. A celebration of life for Carl will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church 50 Erb St. W. Waterloo, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 commencing at 11:00 a.m. with a tribute to follow at 12 noon. Rev. Bruce Sweet officiating. Reception to follow. Condolences for the family and donations to The Working Centre may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.