Notice: CMAJ welcomes obituaries submitted within 60 days of a death. These should be no longer than 200 words, and colourful writing is encouraged. Send to Barbara Sibbald, barbara.sibbald{at}cma.ca; fax 613 565-2382.
Almudevar, Manuel, Waterloo, Ont.; University of Zaragora (Spain), 1950; psychiatry; FRCPC; former chief, Department of Psychiatry, Cornwall General Hospital; consultant, Hotel Dieu Hospital; lecturer, University of Ottawa. Died Oct. 2, 2003, aged 76.
Bateman, William E., Midhurst, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1943; obstetrics/gynecology; FACOG, FRCSC; former senior attending staff, Women's College Hospital; teaching staff, University of Toronto. Died Sept. 27, 2003, aged 82; survived by his wife, Nell, and children, Dr. William and Ellen.
Beswick, John A., Scarborough, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950; ophthalmology; FRCSC; RCE, WW II and Korean War; former chief, ophthalmology, Canadian Forces Hospital, National Defence Medical Centre and Scarborough Centenary Hospital; staff, Sunnybrook Medical Centre; clinical teaching staff, University of Toronto. Died Oct. 10, 2003, aged 87; survived by 2 children. “He took a very active part in the promotion of the Eye Bank in the early 1950s and 1960s at [several] Toronto hospitals, providing a steady flow of donated eyes for transplants and research.”
Book, Noel A., Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1951; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former staff, St. Boniface General Hospital and Health Sciences Centre (Children's Centre). Died Oct. 12, 2003, aged 78; survived by his wife, Shirley, and 3 children. “Three simple words summed up his life: live, love, laugh.”
Breithaupt, David J., Gormley, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1941; internal medicine; DPH, FRCPC; Surgeon Lieut., Navy, WW II; former medical vice-president, Manufacturer's Life Insurance Company. Died of Parkinson's disease Oct. 12, 2003, aged 86; survived by 5 children. “He was able to remove the restrictions on diabetes and became an acknowledged pioneer in medical risk underwriting.”
Ingles, Catherine J., Wetaskiwin, Alta.; Johns Hopkins University (Maryland), 1969; internal medicine; ABIM, FRCPC; former medical health officer (consulting), Wetoka Health Unit. Died Oct. 13, 2003, aged 58.
Kay, Harold T., Ottawa; University of London (England), 1945; anesthesia; LRCP, MRCS, FRCPC; RCAF, reserve; former staff, Ottawa General Hospital; teaching staff, University of Ottawa. Died Oct. 10, 2003, aged 82; survived by 2 children. “When he retired for the first time in the 80s he was sent by the Ministry of Northern Affairs to the Inuvik General Hospital. He particularly enjoyed doing house calls in the long nights. He authored many short stories, as well as a love story set in the war years.”
Khalsa, Harsharn S., Glace Bay, NS; Gulbarga University (India), 1942; FRCS(Ed.), MCFP. Died Oct. 12, 2003, aged 83.
Kyle, Clarence A. (Cam), Niagara Falls, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1939; general surgery; FRCSC; RCAF, WW II; former staff and chief of staff, Greater Niagara General Hospital. Died Dec. 9, 2003, aged 88; survived by children, Dr. Bill, Dr. Peter, Robert and Patricia. “He was very involved in the building of the new Greater Niagara General Hospital.”
McGregor, Colin C., Moncton, NB; Durham University (England), 1955; LMCC, MRCPsy; former staff psychiatrist, Moncton Hospital. Died Oct. 10, 2003, aged 71; survived by 3 children. “He was a scholar of many forms of literature and enjoyed golf, sailing and photography.”
O'Brien, John M., Tofino, BC; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1946; physical medicine and rehabilitation; FRCPC; former medical advisor, Canadian Pensions Commission. Died Sept. 30, 2003, aged 80.
Pett, L. Bradley, Victoria; University of Alberta, 1942; public health; CPH; former deputy director general, Health Services, Department of Health and Welfare. Died Sept. 23, 2003, aged 93; survived by his son, Hugh.
Pettigrew, Reginald W., Fonthill, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1943; diagnostic radiology; FCCP, FRCPC; RN, WW II; former associate radiologist, Port Colborne General, Douglas Memorial and Haldimand War Memorial hospitals. Died Oct. 1, 2003, aged 83; survived by 2 children.
Schisler, Joseph E., Emeryville, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1957; former medical director, Chrysler of Canada Limited. Died Oct. 11, 2003, aged 73; survived by his wife, Rosemary, and children, Dr. Nicholas, Timothy and Jeremy.
Small, James, Midland, Ont.; Queen's University, 1941; MCFP; former chief of staff, St. Andrew's Hospital; associate staff, Huronia District and Penetanguishene General hospitals; senior member, CMA. Died Sept. 27, 2003, aged 89; survived by his wife, Elsie, and a son.
Thibaudeau, Jean; Sherbrooke (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1961; ophtalmologie; FRCSC; ancien membre du personnel du Centre hospitalier St-Vincent-de-Paul. Décédé le 11 octobre 2003, à l'âge de 67 ans.
Wright, Robert G., Elmsdale, NS; Dalhousie University, 1940; former staff, Grace Maternity, Halifax Infirmary and Colchester hospitals. Died Sept. 22, 2003, aged 88.