Notice — CMAJ welcomes obituaries submitted within 60 days of a death. These should be no longer than 200 words, and colourful writing is encouraged. Send to Patrick Sullivan, patrick.sullivan{at}cma.ca; fax 613 565-2382.
Gailiunas, Vytautas R., Lewiston, NY; Dalhousie University, 1966; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCSC; former staff, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton; courtesy staff, Cross Cancer Institute; lecturer, University of Alberta. Died Oct. 14, 2002, aged 62.
Gendron, Claude P., Outremont (Qué.); Université Laval, 1951; hématologue; FISH, FCFP; ancien médecin du Département national de la santé; expert-conseil auprès de la Banque Nouvelle-Écosse et de Shell Canada; membre émérite de l'AMC. Décédé le 22 octobre 2002, à l'âge de 82 ans; laisse son épouse, Henriette Trudeau et trois enfants.
Gibson, L. Melbourne, London, Ont.; Queen's University, 1938; general surgery; former courtesy staff, St. Joseph's and Victoria hospitals. Died Oct. 28, 2002, aged 93; survived by his wife, Hazel, and 7 children.
Hamilton, John D., Pemberton, BC; University of Toronto, 1935; pathology and bacteriology; FRCPC; RCAMC, WW II; former dean of medicine, University of Toronto; pathologist-in-chief, Toronto General Hospital; trustee, Toronto General, Sunnybrook and Princess Margaret hospitals, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry and Addiction Research Foundation; consultant pathologist, Hospital for Sick Children, Sunnybrook and Women's College hospitals and Ontario Department of Health; director, Connaught Laboratories; professor and head, pathology, Queen's University and University of Toronto; senior member, CMA. Died Nov. 5, 2002, aged 91; survived by 4 children. “He was especially pleased to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Nigeria for his work there.”
Hodgson, Murray R., Pincher Creek, Alta.; University of Manitoba, 1942; former coroner, Pincher Creek. Died Oct. 22, 2002, aged 88.
Jacques, Laval, Hull (Qué.); Université d'Ottawa, 1970; ancien membre du personnel du Centre hospitalier de la Piéta; membre du personnel agrégé du Centre hospitalier de Gatineau; directeur médical de PFCP de Gatineau. Décédé le 2 novembre 2002, à l'âge de 58 ans; laisse son épouse, Monique.
Kruger, George W., Woodstock, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1942; diagnostic radiology; FRCPC; former director, radiology, Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, Ont. Died Oct. 20, 2002, aged 86.
Ladouceur, Paule, Québec; Université Laval, 1945; ancien médecin de département de santé communautaire de l'Hôpital du St-Sacrement. Décédée de la maladie d'Alzheimer le 3 novembre 2002, à l'âge de 82 ans; laisse son époux, le Dr Pierre Dupuis et six enfants.
Lennox, Robert H., Ottawa; McGill University, 1943; pediatrics; DTM, MPH, FRCPC; surgeon-lieutenant, HMCS Uganda, WW II; former senior medical consultant, health services, and chief, maternal and child welfare, Department of National Health and Welfare; courtesy staff, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; senior member, CMA. Died Oct. 11, 2002, aged 84; survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and 4 children. “He was very proud to have served as a member of the Badgley Commission.”
McArthur, William J., Vancouver; University of Western Ontario, 1968; DPH, FRSTM; former teaching staff, Department of Family Practice, University Hospital–Shaughnessy Site. Died Nov. 8, 2002, aged 68.
Pedersen, Blenos A., Whitby, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1964; psychiatry; DCMT(UK), DHOM, ASAM; former staff, Toronto General Hospital, Whitby Mental Health and Surrey Place centres; national director, addiction programs, Salvation Army; assistant professor, University of Toronto. Died Oct. 19, 2002, aged 66; survived by his wife, Hazel, and 5 children.
Ross, Hugh M., Winnipeg; University of Toronto, 1942; general pathology; medical officer, Three Rivers Regiment, WW II; FRCPC; former director of laboratories and president of medical staff, Victoria General Hospital. Died Nov. 2, 2002, aged 85; survived by his wife, Jo, 5 children and 4 stepchildren.
Rostron, Barbara J., Calgary; Victoria University of Manchester (England), 1957; family medicine; DObstRCOG, CCFP; former vice-president, medical staff, Foothills Hospital; assistant professor, University of Calgary. Died Nov. 4, 2002, aged 69.
Slavik, Robert J., Leduc, Alta.; University of Alberta, 1959; DPH. Died Oct. 28, 2002, aged 68; survived by his wife, Colette.
Tullis, David C., St. Catharines, Ont.; University of St. Andrews (Scotland), 1945; former staff, St. Catharines General and Hotel-Dieu hospitals. Died Nov. 5, 2002, aged 79; survived by his wife, Diana.
Vanderburgh, Jack R., Thornhill, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1961; anesthesia; FRCPC; staff anesthetist, St. Michael's and Scarborough General hospitals. Died “after a full season of golf” Nov. 2, 2002, aged 66; survived by his wife, Beverley, and 2 children.
Wolfe, Pierre M., Victoria; Queen's University, 1946; MCFP; former staff, Royal Jubilee Hospital; courtesy and visiting staff, Victoria General Hospital. Died Nov. 4, 2002, aged 84.