Deaths

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Becker, Laurence E., Etobicoke, Ont.; University of Alberta, 1967; neuropathology; FACP, FRCPC; former pathologist-in-chief, Hospital For Sick Children; consulting pathologist, Toronto Hospital – General Division and Women's College Hospital; professor, pathology and pediatrics, University of Toronto. Died July 17, 2002, aged 59; survived by his wife, Dr. Edna Becker.

Bower, Robert R., Twin Falls, Idaho; McGill University, 1952; anesthesia; RCAF, WW II; former GP, Pembroke, Ont. Died of cancer July 17, 2002; survived by his wife, Eleanor, and 3 daughters. “After his retirement, his mission in life was locating and photographing the graves of fallen comrades scattered across the African coast and islands of the Indian Ocean.”

Canavan, Bernard, Jubilee, Fla.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1960; former president, Wyeth International. Died Aug. 10, 2002, aged 66; survived by his wife, Margaret, and 1 daughter.

Cloutier, Georges-E., Saint-Bruno (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1938; chirurgie plastique; FACS, FRCSC; ancien chef du département de chirurgie plastique des hôpitaux Notre-Dame, Queen Mary's Veterans, St-Jean et Ste-Justine. Décédé le 17 août 2002, à l'âge de 89 ans; laisse son épouse.

Farmer, Alfred W., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1927; plastic surgery; FRCSC, MBE; former surgeon-in-chief, Sunnybrook Hospital; professor, surgery, University of Toronto; senior member, CMA. Died July 31, 2002, aged 98.

Farrer, Paul A., Walnut Creek, Calif.; University of Sidney (Australia), 1960; nuclear medicine; FRCPC; former staff, Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton. Died July 5, 2002, aged 66.

Finch, Peter G., Windermere, BC; University of London (England), 1944; CCFP; former staff, Kimberley Hospital. Died July 18, 2002, aged 81; survived by his wife.

Florendine, Douglas G., Calgary; University of Alberta, 1942; diagnostic and therapeutic radiology; DABR, MACR, D&TRAD; former chief, Department of Radiology, Holy Cross Hospital. Died July 2, 2002, aged 90.

Fraser, Ronald E., Canmore, Alta.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1960; general surgery; FRCS(Ed.), FCCP, FRCSC; former surgical staff, Edmonton General Hospital; staff surgeon, Grey Nuns Community Health Centre; clinical chief surgeon, Caritas Health Group, Edmonton; professor, University of Alberta. Died Aug. 18, 2002, aged 65.

George, George G., Windsor, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1933; MCFP. Died of cancer Aug. 22, 2002, aged 94. The Windsor Star reported: “He was an old-time doctor who made house calls, took out tonsils on kitchen tables and once accepted a duck as payment for delivering a baby.”

Hanna, Robert J., Burnaby, BC; University of Ottawa, 1952; founder, Hanna Medical Clinic. Died Aug. 11, 2002, aged 79.

Hopkinson, Geoffrey, Edmonton; University of Manchester, 1953; FRCPsych, MRCPsy; former professor emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta. Died due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis Aug. 28, 2002, aged 79; survived by his wife, Jane, and a son. His wife stated: “He focused on research into the biochemistry of affective disorder and on teaching about this illness at every opportunity.”

Horsey, William J., Etobicoke, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1944; neurosurgery; FACS, FRCSC; former surgeon-in-chief, St. Michael's Hospital; staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; consultant, North York General, Hospital for Sick Children and Scarborough Centenary hospitals; professor, University of Toronto. Died Aug. 23, 2002, aged 81; survived by his wife, Betty, 2 children and 4 stepchildren. “His free time was spent with his boat on his beloved Georgian Bay.”

Humphry, Alaric, Renfrew, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1943; diagnostic radiology; former staff radiologist, Hospital for Sick Children; assistant professor, University of Toronto. Died Aug. 13, 2002, aged 84; survived by his wife, Marjorie.

Kwitko, Marvin L., Montreal; University of Western Ontario, 1956; ophthalmology; FACS, DABO, FAAO, FICS, FRCSC; former head, ophthalmology, St. Mary's Hospital Centre; consultant, Jewish General Hospital; associate professor, McGill University. Died Aug. 20, 2002, aged 71; survived by his wife, Alicja, and 4 children. “He was the first doctor in Canada to perform lens implants during cataract surgery.”

Lagasse, Philippe, Katevale (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1943; urologie; FRCSC; ancien membre du personnel du département d'urologie du Centre hospitalier St-Vincent-de-Paul. Décédé le 3 août 2002, à l'âge de 87 ans; laisse son épouse, Frances Brodeur et un enfant.

Marshall, Frederick C., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1954; urology; FACS, FRCSC; former senior staff, Royal Alexandra Hospital; assistant clinical professor, surgery, University of Alberta. Died Aug. 11, 2002, aged 72.

Newman, Harry R., Hamden, Conn.; University of Toronto, 1935. Died Mar. 19, 2002, aged 93.