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Readers are invited to submit brief remembrances of recently departed colleagues. Colourful writing is encouraged, but please limit your notice to 150 words. Send to pubs{at}cma.ca; fax 613 565-5471.
Béland, Léonce, Saint-Benoît-Labre, Que.; Université Laval, 1976. Died July 4, 2007, aged 54.
Bugis, Joseph, Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1942, obstetrics and gynecology. Died June 1, 2007, aged 88.
Davies, Dewi Robert, Halifax; University of London, England, 1936. Died Mar. 28, 2007, aged 97.
Goldstein, Philip, Winnipeg; Queen's University, 1941, general surgery. Died July 2, 2007, aged 92. “Dr. Goldstein was predeceased by his wife, Edah and his brother, Arnold Goldstein. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Ricky Dashefsky (Morris) and Evelyn Schaefer (Stephen); his sisters and brothers, Bela Adler (Hans), Clara Halpern Jeremiah and Benjamin (Myra), Abe (Mass) and Sam Goldstein. Dr. Goldstein was born in Swain, Poland. He moved to Saskatchewan at age 14, and despite not knowing English upon his arrival, he graduated from high school 4 years later, earning a governor general's medal, which at the time was awarded to the top student in each province. Phil met Edah, his much-loved wife, when he was 18. Their marriage lasted for 57 years. At Queen's University, Phil was a member of the Royal Officers Training Corps. Following graduation, he enlisted and served overseas during World War II as a medical officer. After the war, Phil returned to Canada and practised medicine in Manitoba. He was adored by his patients for his dedication to their health and his quiet and calming manner. Dr. Goldstein was also a gifted teacher. He held the position of assistant professor of surgery at the University of Manitoba throughout most of his medical career. After his retirement from the practice of surgery, he worked part-time for a number of years as a medical officer for the Department of Veteran Affairs. He visited Israel several times and volunteered as a battle triage surgeon during the Six Day War. Philip Goldstein was a role model to his entire family. He was a caring son, a protective older brother, a devoted husband, a proud and loving father, a doting zaida to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, an excellent physician and surgeon, a loyal friend and respected member of the community. But above all, to everyone who knew him, he was truly a gentle man.”
Nita, Alexandru, 150 Mile House, BC; Institutul de Medicina si Farmacie, Romania, 1984. Died June 3, 2007, aged 48.
Pasquet, Andre Fernand, Terrace, BC; Queen's University, 1943, anesthesia. Died June 26, 2007, aged 91. “In 1954 “Andy” joined the Department of Anesthesia at Dalhousie University in Halifax. In 1973, he moved to Terrace, BC, where he developed the Anaesthetic Department at Mills Memorial Hospital. In proud appreciation, an operating room was dedicated to him at his retirement. He continued to live in “his mountains” with his loving wife, Eula, and he continued to make a lasting impression on everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by his 4 children and Eula and her children. The virtues of honesty, dedication and love were so wonderfully exhibited by Andy Pasquet.”
Poon, Michael Anthony, Regina; University of West Indies, Jamaica, 1972, medical oncology. Died July 11, 2007, aged 60.
Schecter, Nathan, Ottawa; McGill University, 1936, internal medicine. Died July 7, 2007, aged 95. “Dr. Schecter was featured on the CBC-TV program “Close-Up” in 1959 in a documentary on the medical use of hypnosis. He was awarded the Glenn Sawyer Award in 1980 by the Ontario Medical Association for service to his profession and community, and he was awarded the Certificate of Merit in 1982 by the Ottawa Civic Hospital for 42 years of dedicated service. Dr. Schecter was honoured by the Jewish Community of Ottawa at a Negev dinner in 1984 for his services to that community. He was again honoured by the Riverside Hospital at a (kosher) testimonial dinner in 1991 for his vital role in developing the hospital and to thank him for continually insisting on the highest standards of medical care. He retired from the practice of medicine in 1999. Predeceased by his beloved wife Tesse; he is survived by his children, Corinne, Joel and Murray.”
Smylie, Donald Thomas, Brockville, Ont.; Queen's University, 1949, urology. Died June 5, 2007, aged 82.
Sullivan, Peter, Orillia, Ont.; University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1948. Died June 24, 2007, aged 81. “Dr. Sullivan was an anesthesiologist at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ont., ran a family practice from 1972 to 1994 when he gave it up to specialize in addictions. He moved to Orillia in October 2005 and specialized in addictions until his death. He is greatly missed by his wife and all his family, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”
Thompson, Douglas Anthony St. Clair, North York, Ont.; National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland, 1963, nephrology. Died Apr. 16, 2007, aged 76.