Abramowicz, Irena, North York, Ont.; Lodz University (Poland), 1962; former staff, Women's College Hospital. Died Nov. 7, 1999, aged 62.
Blair, John H., York, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1949; anesthesia; FACA, FICS, FRCPC; former chief and staff, Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern General Hospital, Toronto. Died Nov. 6, 1999, aged 73; survived by his wife, Phyllis, and 5 children.
Braiden, Robert S. Etobicoke, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1939; family medicine; CCFP; senior medical officer, No. 6 Bomber Group, RCAF, WW II; former assistant medical superintendent, Hamilton General Hospital; attending staff, Toronto Western Hospital; physician, Atkinson School of Nursing; life member, College of Family Physicians of Canada; assistant professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto. He received the Glenn Sawyer Service Award from the Ontario Medical Association in recognition of excellence in family practice. Died Oct. 29, 1999, aged 84; survived by 4 children.
Elliott, Edwin B., Dartmouth, NS; Dalhousie University, 1977; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Dartmouth General and Grace Maternity hospitals and Izaak Walton Killam Centre for Children, Women and Families. He was one of the first doctors in the area to treat people who had environmental illnesses, and he also treated many AIDS patients. Died in a diving accident Oct. 30, 1999, aged 47.
Goodbrand, James S., Burlington, Ont.; Queen's University, 1937. Died Nov. 10, 1999, aged 90; survived by his wife, Muriel, and 2 children.
Grant, Donald K., Markham, Ont.; University of Manitoba, 1939; MBE; FIMA; RCAMC, WW II; former medical and safety director, Ontario Hydro. Died Nov. 17, 1999, aged 83; survived by his wife, Jo, and a daughter.
Killoh, J. Allan, Prince George, BC; University of Manitoba, 1953; ophthalmology; DABOphth; FRCSC; former staff, Prince George Regional Hospital; assistant clinical professor, University of British Columbia. Died Nov. 11, 1999, aged 70. Dr. Eldon Lee, a colleague, reports: "For years, he served the northcentral area of BC single-handed. His example and encouragement brought other specialists in this field to serve an area the size of Scotland."
Lander, Harold A., Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1942; family practice/geriatric medicine; CCFP; RCAMC, WW II; former staff, Department of Family Practice, St. Boniface General Hospital. Died Oct. 30, 1999, aged 83; survived by his wife, Deanne, and 3 children.
Markus, Joel B., Toronto; McMaster University, 1985; diagnostic radiology; FRCPC; former staff, Hamilton Health Sciences Corp.-Henderson Site; assistant clinical professor, McMaster University. Died Nov. 5, 1999, aged 40.
Moore, Mayhew G. (Hugh); Waterloo, Ont.; University of London (England), 1945; anesthesiology; MRCS(L). Died Oct. 25, 1999, aged 86; survived by 2 children.
Mustard, H. Arthur, Carrying Place, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1955; general surgery; FRCSC; former staff, Belleville General Hospital. Died Nov. 13, 1999, aged 70; survived by his wife, Linda.
Sodero, G. Watson, Halifax, NS; Dalhousie University, 1934; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; former associate staff, Sydney City and Rita hospitals; senior member, CMA. Died Nov. 12, 1999, aged 91.
Specken, John C., Armstrong, BC; University of Saskatchewan, 1957. Died Oct. 30, 1999, aged 66.
Swan, Henry G., Shanty Bay, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1935; former staff, Royal Victoria Hospital. Died Nov. 7, 1999, aged 88.
Valcin, André, Laval (Qué.); Université d'État d'Haïti, 1962; chirurgie générale; FRCSC; ancien chef du département de chirurgie et membre du personnel de l'Hôpital Santa Cabrini. Décédé le 8 novembre à l'âge de 61 ans; laisse son épouse, Ginette Boucicaut, et trois enfants.
Verma, Terence R., O'Leary, PEI; University of Rangoon (Burma), 1962; general surgery/family medicine; FRCS(Ed.&Eng.), FRCSC; former vice-chair of medical staff, staff and chief of surgery, Community Hospital. Died of a heart attack Nov. 19, 1999, aged 63; survived by his wife, Dr. Prem Verma, and a son. As a team, Drs. Prem and Terence Verma performed hundreds of operations at the O'Leary Hospital. "They are credited," said the local paper, "with saving the lives of dozens of patients who would not have been able to survive the 45-minute drive to Summerside."
Vernon, Maurice A., Calgary; McGill University, 1951; family practice; Canadian Grenadier Guards, WW II; former staff and chief of general practice, Holy Cross Hospital; president, executive board member and clinic manager, Calgary Associate Clinic; life member, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Died Oct. 20, 1999, aged 76; survived by sons Gordon and David, and stepchildren, Dr. Sean Mace, Deborah, and Morgan. His obituary stated: "He loved to share his river with his friends."
Zetter, Gerald R., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1959; former medical director, Long Term Care Program, and staff, Edmonton General Hospital; associate staff, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; clinical teacher, family medicine, University of Alberta. Died Oct. 22, 1999, aged 63.