Deaths
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**Adamson,** David H., St. Thomas, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1952; anesthesia; LMCC, FRCPC; former chief, anesthesia, and director, Department of Critical Care, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital; teaching staff, Victoria Hospital Corporation; clinical associate professor, University of Western Ontario. Died Sept. 1, 2004, aged 75; survived by his wife, Elsie, and 3 children. His daughter, Morag, said, “His many hobbies included curling, sailing, golfing and the study of Robert Burns.”

**Bailey,** W. Harvey, London, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1958; orthopedic surgery; FACS, FRCSC; former chief, orthopedic surgery and teaching staff, Victoria Hospital Corporation; clinical professor and chair, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Western Ontario. Died June 10, aged 71. 

**Bond,** Archibald W., Toronto; University of Western Ontario, 1948; MCFP; former staff, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Died June 12, aged 80; survived by 3 children. “He was a farm boy from rural Ontario who broke out of the fields and into the medical profession.”

**Crabb,** Alfred M., Ancaster, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1947; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; associate staff, Hamilton General and Chedoke hospitals. Died June 24, 2004, aged 85. 

**Geneen,** Benjamin, Toronto; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1939; psychiatry; DPsy, FRCPC; Maj, RAMC, WW II. Died June 16, aged 91; survived by his wife, Pearl, and 2 children. “He practised psychiatry for over 40 years. A lover of food, wine, history, the horses, a good argument, any great book, and his family.”

**Gunn,** Dacie, Duncan, BC; McGill University, 1946; former director, radiological services, King's Daughters Hospital; staff, Cowichan District Hospital. Died Aug. 18, 2004, aged 85; survived by his wife, Laurona, and 4 children. Colleague Dr. Peter Postuk stated: “He was instrumental in the planning and construction of the new Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC, 1967.”

**Justus,** Howard W., Chesterville, Ont.; Queen's University, 1928; general practice; former staff, Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Died Aug. 30, 2004, aged 102; survived by his children, Dr. Duane and Ardeth. His daughter said, “He was a founder and benefactor of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. He delivered over 5000 babies.”

**Mantides,** Constantine, Mont-Royal, Que.; University of Athens (Greece), 1951; obstetrics/gynecology; LMCC. Died of a heart attack June 19, 2004, aged 82; survived by Georgia Kourleti and 1 daughter. “He established his long term practice primarily with the Greek community of Montréal.”

**Morgan,** Donald A., Fredericton; Dalhousie University, 1967; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCSC; former staff, Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Died June 21, 2004, aged 64. 

**Rathwell,** Christopher K., Guelph, Ont.; McMaster University, 1982; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Guelph General Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital and Home; regional coroner, Niagara; assistant professor, McMaster University. Died June 7, aged 51; survived by his wife, Karen, and 3 children.

**Robertson,** Clive C., Hanford, Calif.; Oxford University, 1971; internal medicine; FRCPC; former staff, Royal Alexandra Hospitals; assistant clinical professor, University of Alberta. Died June 25, 2004, aged 58. 

**Sherkey,** Jeffrey A., North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1971; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Toronto Hospital, Western and General divisions. Died June 20, aged 59; survived by his wife, Cheryl, and 1 daughter.

**Sinclair,** Alexander B., Surrey, BC; University of Toronto, 1937; urology; FRCSC; former emeritus staff, Royal Jubilee Hospital. Died June 14, aged 90.

**Tingley,** Robert J., Quispamsis, NB; University of Western Ontario, 1995; infectious diseases; FRCPC; former staff, Saint John Regional Hospital Facility; assistant professor, Dalhousie University. Died June 29, 2004, aged 33; survived by his wife, Dr. Erin, and 1 son. His sister, Dr. Tara, said, “His outstanding teaching skills and ability to inspire medical trainees was recognized through the Professional Association of Residents in the Maritime Provinces Excellence-In-Teaching Award, 2002–03. He participated in medical missions to Kenya, Nigeria, Ecuador and the Philippines.” 

**Todd,** Norman, Chilliwack, BC; University of London (England), 1958; former staff, Chilliwack General Hospital. Died June 12, 2004, aged 70.

**Tousignant,** Michel, Ottawa; Laval University, 1957; anesthesiology; FRCPC; former staff and chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Ottawa General Hospital; professor, University of Ottawa. Died June 10, 2004, aged 74.

**Westbury,** Robert C., Calgary; Cambridge University (England), 1960; family medicine; CCFP, FCFP; former staff, Foothills Hospital and Grace Hospital Women's Health Centre; clinical associate professor, University of Calgary. Died June 4, 2004, aged 68; survived by his wife, Clare, and 4 sons. “He was awarded the Queen's Jubilee medal in 1977 and was named Family Physician of the Year by the Alberta Chapter of the College of Family Physicians in 1986.”