Deaths

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Brown, Rennie, London, Ont.; University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (England), 1953; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Leamington District Memorial Hospital; coroner. Died July 18, 2003, aged 76; survived by his wife.

Caron, Gérald F., St-Bruno (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1950; omnipraticien; ancien trésorier et chef de la direction, Association médicale du Québec; seul membre honoraire du Comité des anciens présidents de l'AMQ; membre du Conseil et membre émérite de l'AMC. Décédé le 24 septembre 2003, à l'âge de 81 ans; laisse son épouse, Carmen Allard, et un fils, Ronald. «Il est né à Montmartre, en Saskatchewan, et a grandi et fait ses études à Detroit, mais le Québec était son foyer d'attache.»

Frederick, Francis J., Regina; University of Saskatchewan, 1977; otolaryngology; FRCSC; former staff, Pasqua and Regina General hospitals and Plains Health Centre; assistant professor, University of Saskatchewan. Died July 6, 2003, aged 59; survived by his wife, Louise. “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Grosso, Roberto, Sudbury, Ont.; University of Rome (Italy), 1955; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Sudbury Algoma Hospital; secretary, vice-president and president, medical staff, Sudbury General Hospital. Died of cancer July 9, 2003, aged 74; survived by his wife. The Sudbury Star reported: “He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy for his contributions to the Italian community.”

Guzik, Tadeusz T., Clavet, Sask.; University of Saskatchewan, 1967; MCFP; former staff, St. Paul's Hospital; physician, Northern Telecom. Died July 15, 2003, aged 62; survived by his wife, Colette, and 2 children.

Jacobsen, Paul A., Orleans, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1965; former staff, Riverside Hospital. Died July 16, 2003, aged 66; survived by his wife, Rosemary, and 4 children.

Johnson, Fred L., University of Toronto, 1936; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCOG, FACOG, FRCSC; former chief, obstetrics and gynecology, Hamilton Civic Hospitals; staff, McMaster University Medical Centre; first president, Chedoke–McMaster Hospital; first professor, first chair and professor emeritus, obstetrics and gynecology, McMaster University; president, SOGC. Died July 15, 2003, aged 93; survived by 3 children.

McCredie, John A., London, Ont.; Queen's University (Ireland), 1946; general surgery; FRCSC; former staff, Victoria Hospital; professor emeritus, University of Western Ontario. Died July 9, 2003, aged 79; survived by his wife, Eithne, and 5 children.

McNeil, Malcolm R., London, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1952. Died July 8, 2003, aged 79; survived by his wife, Elinor.

Nyhus, Tron P., Penticton, BC; University of Alberta, 1952; former staff, Penticton Regional Hospital. Died July 16, 2003, aged 79; survived by his wife.

Place, Ronald E., Westmount, Que.; McGill University, 1939; internal medicine; DABIM; FRCPC; former staff, Royal Victoria Hospital. Died July 13, 2003, aged 91.

Potvin, Donald L., Kingston, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1983; family medicine; FRACGP, CCFP; residency director, family medicine, Queen's University; coroner; formerly practised as rural FP in Bundaberg, Australia, and in Southampton, Ont.; diploma, sports medicine. Died accidentally Aug. 6, 2003, aged 45; survived by his wife, Susan, and 4 children. Colleague Glenn Brown told the Kingston Whig-Standard that Dr. Potvin's recent appointment as residency director indicated “the strength of his relationship with his students … and residents.” Susan Potvin commented: “His caring nature, his enthusiasm, his quest for excellence and his sense of humour will be missed by colleagues, students and patients alike.”

Proctor, Anthony P., Mississauga, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1965; MCFP; former staff, Mississauga Hospital. Died July 14, 2003, aged 71; survived by his wife, Dr. Dagnija Kalnins.

Skoryna, Stanley C., Westmount, Que.; University of Vienna (Austria), 1943; FACS; former director, Division of Clinical Investigation, and attending surgeon, St. Mary's Hospital; associate professor, McGill University. Died July 6, 2003, aged 82; survived by his wife, Jane, and 3 children. “He was first recipient of Montreal's Outstanding Achievement Award.”

Stewart, A. James, McGill University, 1938; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former honorary staff, Vancouver General Hospital. Died July 9, 2003, aged 91.

Tuttle, Morley J., Surrey, BC; University of Alberta, 1937; internal medicine; FCCP, FRCPC. Died July 19, 2003, aged 92; survived by 4 children.

Wells, Nicole, Chicoutimi (Qué.); Université Laval, 1958; chirurgienne générale; ancienne directrice de l'Institut Roland-Saucier. Décédée le 16 juillet 2003, à l'âge de 69 ans.

Whitman, Roderick L., North Vancouver; McGill University, 1939; psychiatry; FRCPC; former staff, Vancouver General and Shaughnessy hospitals. Died July 12, 2003, aged 89.