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Adlerova, Esfira, Vancouver; Oxford University (England), 1943; former staff, British Columbia TB Control Agency. Died Mar. 7, 2004, aged 85; survived by 3 sons.
Blackwell, Gilbert L., Bradford, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1944; former senior staff, York County Hospital, Newmarket; coroner, district 10. Died Apr. 11, 2004, aged 83.
Chan, Harvey J., Calgary; University of Calgary, 1981; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Victoria and University hospitals. Died Apr. 19, 2004, aged 48.
Chiu, Gwendolyn E., Vancouver; University of British Columbia, 1973. Died May 5, 2004, aged 60.
Cloutier, Alain J., Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Qué.); Université Laval, 1978; cardiologie; FRCPC; ancien membre du personnel du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec-CHUL; expert-conseil auprès du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec- St-François d'Assise, du Centre hospitalier affilié de Québec-Hôpital du St-Sacrement; professeur à l'Université Laval. Décédé le 11 mai 2004, à l'âge de 49 ans.
Feuiltault, Robert, Sainte-Foy (Qué.); Université Laval, 1943; médecine interne; FRCPC; ancien membre du personnel de la Clinique Domrency. Décédé le 19 avril 2004, à l'âge de 87 ans.
Giardine, Frank P., Burlington, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1945; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCSC; former staff, Queensway General Hospital. Died May 8, 2004, aged 83; survived by his wife, Joan, and 6 children.
Horiansky, Paul J., Surrey, BC; Palacky University (Czechoslovakia), 1949; former courtesy staff, St. Vincent's Hospital; visiting staff, Grace and Children's Hospital; senior member, CMA. Died Apr. 30, 2004, aged 84.
Ittkin, Paul, Westmount, Que.; McGill University, 1933; otolaryngology; DABOt, FACS, FRCSC; former honorary senior staff, Jewish General Hospital; consulting staff, Reddy Memorial, Jewish Convalescent hospitals and Jewish Hospital of Hope. Died Mar. 29, 2004, aged 95.
Langlois, Claude H., Montréal (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1958; immunologie et allergie cliniques ; FRCPC; ancien chef allergologue de l'Hôpital Notre-Dame; professeur agrégé à l'Université de Montréal. Décédé le 9 mai 2004, à l'âge de 70 ans; laisse son épouse, Mimie Bourbeau, et deux enfants.
Laskin, Manual M., Edmonton; University of Toronto, 1948; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; former assistant clinical professor, University of Alberta. Died Apr. 23, 2004, aged 79.
Mallek, Josephine, Vancouver; McGill University, 1936; endocrinology/internal medicine; FRCPC; former staff, St. Paul's Hospital; medical director, Louis Brier Home and Hospital. Died July 24, 2004, aged 92. “Part of 4 generations of doctors, she was the first woman on staff and one of the first Jewish physicians at St. Paul's Hospital. She was active until 2 weeks before her death on committees for senior's housing and health.”
McKim, John S., London, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1946; pediatrics; DCH, FRCPC; former staff, Victoria Hospital; courtesy staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; consultant, family and children's services, London Juvenile Detention Centre; director, Canadian Crossroads International, Children's Psychiatric Research Centre and Canadian Society of Tropical Medicine and International Health; associate clinical professor, University of Western Ontario. Died June 24, 2004, aged 80; survived by his wife, Ellen. His son Dr. Doug said, “He founded Childreach 30 years ago.”
Moore, J. Albert, Thunder Bay, Ont.; Queen's University, 1945; MCFP; former staff, Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. Died Mar. 1, 2004, aged 82.
Padmanabh, Subbarao, Saskatoon; Baroda University (India), 1961; internal medicine; DCP, FRCP(Ed.), FRCPC; former staff, medicine and pathology, St. Paul's (Grey Nuns) Hospital; medical consultant, Canadian Blood Services; clinical professor, University of Saskatchewan. Died of cancer May 9, 2004, aged 66; survived by his wife and children.
Savji, Saleem H., Mississauga, Ont.; McGill University, 1980; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Caremedics Clinic, Ottawa and Yorkwoods Medical Centre, Toronto. Died Apr. 17, 2004, aged 51; survived by his wife, Azmina, and 3 children.
Watt, Adrian N., Trenton, Ont,; University of London (England), 1951 (53 CMD); MRCS, LRCP; former staff, Departments of General Practice and Anesthesiology, Uxbridge Cottage, Dr. Joseph O. Ruddy and Port Perry community hospitals; courtesy staff, Trenton Memorial Hospital. Died from a heart attack Apr. 20, 2004, aged 76; survived by his wife, Sheila, and 3 children.
Wilson, Clarence G., Thunder Bay, Ont.; University of Manitoba, 1937; pediatrics; former chief, Department of Pediatrics, St. Joseph's General Hospital; assistant chief, pediatrics, Port Arthur General Hospital. Died Apr. 27, 2004, aged 91.