Date of death: July 11, 2022
Funeral will be held on July 13th, at 2:00pm at The United Hebrew Memorial Chapel of Hamilton, 28 Ewen Road. Funeral live-stream click HERE
Interment at Grand Order of Israel 2 Cemetery, 1250 Snake Road, Burlington.
Please note: Vaccination and masks are required in the Chapel. At graveside, masks are required and social distancing (6′) unless you are of the same household. For those that wish to participate in the mitzvah of Kevura, gloves must be worn. Thank you for your cooperation.
KNOWN TO ALL AS PAUL HANOVER
On July 11 Hamilton lost a little piece of its heart with the passing of Paul Hanover (born Solomon Yanover) in his 97th year. Paul was predeceased by parents Morris and Tema, his wife Helen and siblings Rose, Sam, Max and Ben. He is survived by his sister Fay. He leaves his sons Ian (Ina) and Lawrence (Fran); grandchildren Tovah (James), Aaron (Alisha) and Gabriella (Alon); great-grandchildren Anna, Norah, Charlie, Sam and Adam.
At 900 CHML Paul was a pioneer of personality Morning Radio in Canada. He was named as “The Mayor of the Morning” for his service to the community. His busy career included 17 years hosting game shows on CTV including the hit “It’s Your Move”; track announcer for The Jockey Club and countless Emcee gigs including the B’nai Brith Sports Night. In his spare time you could find him at the YMCA or The Beverly Golf Club. He had more time for golf, the game he loved to hate, when he retired from “showbiz” in 1991after helping to launch CKLH FM.
Paul was named to Hamilton’s Gallery of Distinction recognizing his service on numerous charitable boards and committees. Paul was named Citizen of the Year for the JNF Negev Dinner in 1974.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, PSW’s and other professionals who helped Paul on his journey. If you wish to make a donation in his memory please choose your favourite charity.
There will be a funeral service at the United Hebrew Memorial Chapel at 28 Ewen Road, Hamilton, Wednesday 2 p.m.
Paul Hanover’s career and family life can be summarized by his radio sign-off, “Do as you would be did by.”
Shiva: The family will be sitting shiva on Wednesday, July 13 from 7:00 -9:00 with a shiva minyan service at 7:30 PM and on Thursday July 14 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 with a shiva minyan service at 7:30 PM at 33 Forestview Drive, Dundas.
Dear Yanover family,
I’m so sorry for your loss even though he live a very long life. I still have a letter he wrote to me recounting his memories of my bubbie (who worked with Mrs Pearlman) and my family.
He was incredibly giving.
May his memory be a blessing and eternal.
Please accept my sincere condolences on Paul’s passing. We spent a number of years working together on “It’s Your Move” in Montreal and shared many good times. May his memory be a blessing
Hello : to the Yanover’s family ; my condolences on behalf of the Gunter s family ; Paul as l would we just lost icon ; l am deaf , my parents Sharyn and Morton Gunter went for help to see Paul about announcing he preschool for the deaf on Barton s above the store Gunter s mens wear that was run by my grandfather and my father ; this became Canada s first preschool for the deaf ; since then the rest was history if its wasn’t for Paul announcing on the radio, he actually came to my home spoke to my mother after my father passed away; he was a humble wonderful human being and for me watching and trying to listen to him on he radio ; his voice was dymanic with opportunities, so to the Yanover s Family , i thank you with all my heart ! again condolences to you from the Gunter s family the late Morton & Sharyn , Gunter Arthur Gunter & daughters , my brother and sister Sheldon and Shayla .
On behalf of the family of the late Saul Cohen (Hamilton Kosher) a cousin of Paul’s we offer our sincere condolences to the Yanover family. Paul was a dynamic and unique individual treasured by all who knew him personally or in his many Hamilton roles on radio and off. Stay well and strong.
“This is Paul, saying that’s all. Do as you would be did by”. Well, even though we live in southern Alberta, if you meet someone from the Hamilton area and say Uncle Paul’s sign off, they know exactly who you are talking about and where you come from. Such was his reputation.
As a nephew I mourn the loss of Uncle Paul. I remember many of the family stories he recounted at Bubby and Zaidy Yanover’s on Sundays, always with tea and home made strudel. I also have Uncle Paul to thank for a few pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters here and there, as I would always check the couch after he had a little lie down.
To Ian and Ina, Laurie and Fran, and to all of your extended family, how blessed you are to have had Paul in your lives for such a long time.
May his memory be a blessing.
Dear Ian and Ina, My full condolences to you and extended family. As I think Ian knows, my first awareness of Paul came from our listening, in Toronto, to the Harry Harris Jewish Hour, on CHML, hosted of course by Paul. It was also a test of directional radio reception. We even won a prize–a cake, from a bakery that was a famous advertiser on the program–for recognizing and quickly phoning in the name of a famous recorded singer of Yiddish songs.–Shea
Dear Ian and family and Dina (nee Hanover). Paul Hanover was a daily part of my childhood and young adult years growingly up in Hamilton . CHML always playing in the background of our family kitchen. Paul Hanover’s voice was an extended part of family conversation and then watch him on his T.V. programs. As a teenager I got to know Ian as he was a good friend of a cousin of mine. My heart goes out to you on the sad loss of your dear father. How fortunate you were to have had him in your life for so many years. Also my condolences to your cousin Dina ( a long time girlhood friend) on the loss of her dear uncle. She had always been proud of her famous uncle. May you be comforted with all the Mourners of Zion and Yerushalyim and know no more sorrow. Janice LEBOW (nee Garshowitz)
One of Hamilton’s Greats. Such a talent, wonderful humour and a nice guy.
It was an honour to have worked with Paul at one of Canada’s top
radio stations. Our thoughts are with the family and Paul’s huge number
of fans.
My first memory of Paul dates back more than 60 years. Originally from Brantford,I was a University of Toronto student,engaged to be married; the wedding ceremony would be held in Hamilton .My mother,Rose Brown of Brantford suggested I call Paul to ask if he could recommend a Band for our reception.Such was Paul’s fame.Everyone knew him.And of course he was so friendly on the phone with me, gave me the name of a great Band.Years later,Stan and I were lucky to become friends with Paul and Helen.Paul of course had no recollection of my call from years ago; his nature was that of being a genuine friend to all.
We have wonderful memories of being with them.
We mourn your loss; our hearts are with you.
Esther and Stan Simpson
What a wonderful man and a long life well lived. May his memory be a blessing
Robin Magder
Dear Yanover/Hanover family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Paul swimming with me at the YMCA, doggedly moving through the water with a strong front crawl, and stopping to talk with me about the power of moving through the water. We both loved to swim….
Of course I grew up listening to his voice on the radio and then getting to know him as such a warm sparkler of a human being.
May his memory be for a blessing. Sending extra xoxo to you all. Warmly, Lesley Simpson
Dear Yanover Family,
Please know that my heart and thoughts are with you for Paul.A beyond Amazing Man.My late Aunt was Evelyn Cohen.
Best wishes,
Michael Bornstein
Dear Ian, Ina and family,
My deepest condolences in the loss of Paul. When I was 8 years old Paul came to our home to record us as my parents had won a refrigerator on his show “Mother Parker’s Musical Mysteries”. What an exciting experience. Many years later I was fortunate to work with Ian for many years @ K-Lie radio. May all your loving memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Warmly,
Karen Ferris
Hi Yanover Family,
Please know that my heart and thoughts are with you for Paul.
A Beyond Amazing Man.
My late Aunt was Evelyn Cohen from Hamilton.
best wishes,
Michael Bornstein