Deaths

Notice — CMAJ welcomes obituaries submitted by readers. These should be no longer than 200 words, and colourful writing is encouraged. Send submissions to Patrick Sullivan, patrick.sullivan{at}cma.ca; fax 613 565-2382.Bates, Robert W., Bracebridge, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950; internal medicine; FRCPC; RCAF, RAF, WW II; former staff, Scarborough General Hospital; associate director, Manufacturers Life Insurance. Died June 26, 2002, aged 80; survived by his wife, Margaret, and 4 children. “He joined the RCAF as soon as he was old enough and flew Hurricanes and Spitfires in England and the Far East.”

Brett, Frederick, Paradise, Nfld.; University of Toronto, 1954; former district medical officer, Green's Harbour. Died June 27, 2002, aged 81; survived by 4 children.

Bureau, Liliane, Montréal (Qué.); Université Laval, 1962; omnipraticienne. Décédée le 7 juillet 2002, à l'âge de 68 ans; laisse ses deux enfants.

Cody, Duncan B., Calgary; University of Alberta, 1951; former staff, Calgary General, Holy Cross and Grace hospitals. Died July 4, 2002, aged 78.

Dawosyr, Irene, Thunder Bay, Ont.; University of Innsbruck (Austria), 1948; former associate pathology staff, St. Joseph's Hospital. Died July 6, 2002, aged 79.

Farquhar, David I., Moose Jaw, Sask.; University of Manchester (England), 1957; anatomical pathology; FRCPC; former chief of laboratory medicine, Providence Hospital; associate pathologist, Moose Jaw Union Hospital. Died July 2, 2002, aged 73.

Fox, John G., Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1949; general pathology; FRCPC; former director of laboratory services, Manitoba, and Cadham Public Health Laboratory; assistant professor, University of Manitoba. Died July 1, 2002, aged 77; survived by 4 daughters and his companion, Jean. “He was involved in pioneering neonatal screening in Manitoba, a program which went on to become one of the most comprehensive in the country.”

Hartley, Bruce M., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1962; former staff, Queen Elizabeth Hospital; physician, Fudger Home for the Aged, Toronto. Died July 3, 2002, aged 66; survived by his wife, Lilia.

Herman, Morris L., York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1947; former staff, Department of General Practice, and staff and medical director, Obesity Clinic, Northwestern General Hospital. Died June 23, 2002, aged 79; survived by his wife, Joy, and 2 children.

Hughes, Gary N., Calgary; University of Manitoba, 1960; orthopedic surgery; FAAOS,FRCSC; former staff and chief, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Foothills Hospital; staff, Alberta Children's Hospital; professor, surgery, and head, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Calgary. Died July 6, 2002, aged 66; survived by his wife, Margaret, and 2 children.

Johnson, Donald G., New Westminster, BC; University of Western Ontario, 1964; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former associate staff, Saint Mary's and Royal Columbian hospitals; visiting staff, Surrey Memorial and Whitehorse General hospitals; medical director, London Place Eye Centre Incorporation. Died July 11, 2002, aged 63; survived by his wife, Brenda, and 3 children.

Lamos, Steven, Windsor, Ont.; Queen's University, 1962; Died July 4, aged 78; survived by 4 children.

Oliver, Glen L., Allentown, Penn.; University of Western Ontario, 1960; ophthalmology. Died July 8, 2002, aged 64.

Sargeant, Everett J., West Flamborough, Ont.; Queen's University, 1962; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCSC; former staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; associate staff, Henderson General Hospital; professor emeritus, McMaster University. Died July 4, 2002, aged 64; survived by his wife, Arlene, and children Dr. Ellen, Dr. Jan, Alison, Heather, John, Jim and Jody, and 2 stepchildren. “He developed the Urgent Care Obstetrics Unit at Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti.”

Scobie, T. Keith, Panama; McGill University, 1949; vascular surgery; DABS, FACS, FRCSC; former chief of vascular surgery, Ottawa Civic Hospital; past president, Ontario Medical Association; professor, University of Ottawa. Died Aug. 17, 2002, aged 80. “He was founding director of the Civic Hospital Foundation and founding member of both the Dr. T. Keith Scobie Society to honour volunteers in the foundation and the Foundation for Medical Research.”

Squires, Arthur H., North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1935; internal medicine; FRCPC; former chief of medicine (30 years) and staff, Wellesley Hospital; consultant, Princess Margaret Hospital; professor, University of Toronto. Died June 27, 2002, aged 92; survived by his wife, Miriam, and 3 sons.

Steer, Donald G., London, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1934; general surgery; FRCSC. Died July 3, 2002, aged 92; survived by 2 grandchildren.

Varma, Ajay J., North York, Ont.; Queen's University, 1975; family medicine; AAFP, CCFP; former chief of staff, Glengarry Memorial Hospital; staff, York-Finch General Hospital; courtesy staff, Hotel Dieu and Cornwall General hospitals; coroner. Died June 27, 2002, aged 53.