Aikens, Helen B., Grimsby, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1944; DPH; RCAMC, WW II; former staff, Niagara Regional Health Unit and Roosevelt Hospital; courtesy staff, West Lincoln Memorial, St. Catharines General and Hotel Dieu hospitals; assistant medical director, public health, Kingston, Ont., and St. Catharines, Ont. Died June 12, 1999, aged 88.
Bailey, Mary E., White Rock, BC; University of Toronto, 1935; psychiatry; former clinical psychiatric consultant, Peace Arch District Hospital. Died June 3, 1999, aged 88; survived by 4 children. Her obituary stated: "She was an inspiration to her family, a warm and stimulating friend, and an indefatigable voyager of the mind and spirit."
Beevor-Potts, Charles H., Mill Bay, BC; University of Toronto, 1932. Died June 14, 1999, aged 90.
Branigan, Donald W., Whitehorse, Yukon; University of Alberta, 1963; former staff, Whitehorse General Hospital; elected mayor of Whitehorse 4 times. His twin passions were medicine and politics. He embraced holistic medicine and was one of the first Canadian doctors to practise acupuncture. He co-founded the American Holistic Health Association in 1977 and was a controversial physician throughout his career. Died July 7, 1999, aged 66; survived by his wife, Sharon South, and 4 children. "Controversy followed him with the sting of a scalpel," the National Post commented upon his death. "His constituents were not a little taken aback when he suggested using an ultrasonic blaster to treat the city's sewage and when he appeared on national TV to perform 'psychic surgery' at his ranch near Carcross.... Visionary or madman, he was an intensely sociable man of extravagant generosity. He felt a special affinity for native people, and many told tales of his reaching quietly into his wallet when a helping hand was needed."
Craymer, William J., Bracebridge, Ont.; McGill University, 1954; former staff, Huronia Regional Centre; courtesy staff, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. Died June 5, 1999, aged 70; survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and 5 children.
Frappier-Davignon, Lise, Outremont (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1954; santé communautaire; MPH; Décédée le 20 mai 1999, à l'âge de 69 ans.
Hall, Gordon R., Woodstock, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1936; MCFP; former staff, Woodstock General Hospital. Died June 1, 1999, aged 86.
Kinnaird, Francis A., Halifax; Queen's University, 1933; anesthesia/general practice; 16th General Hospital, RCAMC, WW II; former founding physician and staff, Winchester and District Memorial Hospital; physician emeritus, Ontario Medical Association. The Dr. Frank Kinnaird Arena was dedicated in his honour in 1978 because of his commitment to the youth of his community of Russell, Ont. Died June 21, 1999, aged 93. His obituary stated: "Dr. Frank spent many hours with his boys on the Russell hockey and ball teams, and was proud that many players from Russell went on to professional careers."
Malcolm, John M., Sooke, BC; University of Manitoba, 1943. Died June 19, 1999, aged 86.
Meunier, Maurice D., Kamloops, BC; University of British Columbia, 1988; former staff, Summit Medical Clinic and Workers' Compensation Board. Died June 12, 1999, aged 38; survived by his wife, Susan, and 2 children. His obituary stated: "Your passions in life were your family and friends. You were an excellent second baseman, a good musician and so-so golfer."
Price, George M., Tofield, Alta.; Loma Linda University (California), 1952; former staff, Tofield Municipal Hospital. Died June 5, 1999, aged 80.
Silver, Matthew J., Toronto; McGill University, 1976; former staff, Yorkview Medical Centre, York-Finch General and North York Branson hospitals. Died July 3, 1999, aged 49.
Silver, Samuel, Montreal; McGill University, 1938; practised ophthalmology and otolaryngology in Saint John, NB, for 41 years; former staff, Saint John Regional Central and Western Division hospitals; chief of services, Saint John General Hospital. Died June 27, 1999, aged 86; survived by his wife, Sylvia, and sons Dr. David, Dr. Ivan and Dr. Robert.
Valens, William L., Victoria; University of Alberta, 1930; neurology/psychiatry; former staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; courtesy staff, Royal Jubilee Hospital. Died Oct. 6, 1998, aged 98.
Walsh, George C., Vancouver; McGill University, 1942; internal medicine; FACP, FRCPC; 8th and 9th Field Ambulance and medical officer, Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, WW II; former chief of medicine and staff, St. Vincent's Hospital; staff, Shaughnessy (VA) Hospital; clinical associate professor emeritus, University of British Columbia; president, British Columbia Society of Internal Medicine, North Pacific Society of Internal Medicine and Vancouver Medical Association. Died Apr. 15, 1999, aged 83; survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and 2 children.
Willox, G. Leslie, Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1943; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; former staff, University and Charles Camsell hospitals; professor, University of Alberta. Died May 16, 1999, aged 80.
Wong, David K., St. Albert, Alta.; University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1968; former staff, High Prairie Regional Health Complex. Died June 17, 1999, aged 58.