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Beaulieu, Jacques, Repentigny (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1958; radiothérapie diagnostique; FRCPC; ancien membre du personnel de l'Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Décédé le 20 novembre 2003 à l'âge de 70 ans.
Donovan, Edward G., Vancouver; University of Liverpool (England), 1943; diagnostic radiology; MRCP(Lond.), DMRD; former assistant radiologist, Vancouver General Hospital; clinical assistant professor, University of British Columbia. Died Nov. 23, 2003, aged 81.
Gilbert, James A., Edmonton; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1941; internal medicine; FRCP(Lond.), FRCP(Ed.), FACP, FRCPC; former director, Clinical Teaching Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital; professor, University of Alberta; senior member, CMA. Died Nov. 30, 2003, aged 85.
Gribble, Leonard D., Vancouver; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1967; psychiatry; FFPsy(S.A.), FRCPC; former staff, St. Paul's Hospital; clinical instructor, University of British Columbia. Died Nov. 30, 2003, aged 60.
Lewis, Douglas E., Digby, NS; Dalhousie University, 1951; family medicine; FCFP; former staff and chief of staff, Digby General Hospital; medical director, Children's Training Centre; preceptor, Dalhousie University. Died Nov. 16, 2003, aged 83.
MacLean, Bruce L., Calgary; University of Toronto, 1949; family medicine; MCFP, CCFP; former staff, Owen Sound General and Marine hospitals; physician, Workers' Compensation Board. Died Nov. 21, 2003, aged 77; survived by his wife, Jocelyn, and 4 children. “He was a backyard ice rink maker, a sailor (lightning class), a curler (on good days), a golfer (short but straight), a bridge player (white hot), a crossword puzzler (expert) and a great lover of classical music.”
Murphy, J. Kevin, Regina; University of Dublin (Ireland), 1954; obstetrics/ gynecology; FRCSC; former staff and head, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pasqua Hospital; staff, Regina General Hospital; clinical professor, University of Saskatchewan. Died Nov. 28, 2003, aged 74; survived by his wife and 2 children. “He delivered 6647 babies over his career.”
Pastershank, Stephen P., University of Saskatchewan, 1962; diagnostic radiology; FRCPC; former staff, University Hospital, Saskatoon; associate professor, University of Saskatchewan. Died Nov. 25, 2003, aged 65.
Rathbun, Flora J., Ottawa; University of Western Ontario, 1971; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Peterborough Civic and St. Joseph's General hospitals; drug evaluator, Health and Welfare Canada. Died Nov. 30, 2003, aged 56.
Redmond, Lila R., Montréal; McGill University, 1943; dermatology; FRCPC; former clinical staff, Montreal Children's and Reddy Memorial hospitals; teaching staff, McGill University. Died Nov. 28, 2003, aged 84; survived by her son, Colin.
Ross, William J., San Antonio, Tex.; University of Manitoba, 1957. Died Nov. 25, 2003, aged 73; survived by his wife, Marlene, and 3 children. “He practised medicine in Winnipeg for 20 years. He enjoyed playing numerous musical instruments, traveling and seeing old friends, and meeting new ones. He had a great sense of humour.”
Sheehan, Margaret M., North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1947; anesthesia; FRCPC; former staff, Hospital for Sick Children; clinical assistant, University of Toronto. Died Nov. 10, 2003, aged 79.
Simon, Albert V., Montréal; University of Toronto, 1936; anesthesiology; MCFP, FRCPC; former staff, Jewish General Hospital. Died Nov. 22, 2003, aged 90; survived by his wife, Shirley, and 3 children. “He retired at the age of 89 after 63 years dedicated years of service.”
Tidey, Vernon L., Dundas, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1943; DPH, DIH; former chief, Occupational Health Services, Ontario Department of Health; medical consultant, Occupational Health Branch, Ministry of Labour. Died Nov. 25, 2003, aged 84.
Waldie, Bruce S., Etobicoke, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1951; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCSC, FACOG; former head, Department of Obstetrics/ Gynecology, and staff, Queensway General Hospital. Died of cancer, Dec. 3, 2003, aged 76; survived by his wife, Betty, and 6 children. “He proudly brought into the world more than 15 000 babies.”
Weaver, S. Armand, North Saanich, BC; University of Alberta, 1943; MCFP; RCAMC, WW II; former staff, Saanich Peninsula and Royal Jubilee hospitals. Died Nov. 23, 2003, aged 82; survived by his wife, Doreen, and 3 children. “His keen mind and sardonic wit remained with him to the very end.”
Webster, Robert C., University of Otago (New Zealand), 1954; MChOrth (Liverpool); FRCSE; FRCSC; general/ orthopedic surgery, NZ, UK; consulting staff, orthopedic surgery, Spence Clinic/McKellar Hospital, Thunder Bay, Ont., and Oshawa Clinic/Oshawa General Hospital, Ont. Died of cancer Oct. 7, 2003, aged 75; survived by his wife, Constance, and 3 children.