Deaths
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**Ares-Duquette**, Renee, Verdun, Que.; Laval University, 1956. Died Mar. 24, 2004, aged 75; survived by her husband, Dr. Jacques, and 4 children.

**Berg**, Morton D., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1950; DAPA; former staff, Mount Sinai Hospital; teaching staff, Toronto Western Hospital; assistant professor, psychiatry, University of Toronto; training analyst, Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis; founding member, Toronto Psychoanalytic Society. Died Mar. 15, 2004, aged 82; survived by his wife, Goldie, and 4 children.

**Brown**, Claude B., Oromocto, NB; Dalhousie University, 1962. Died Mar. 27, 2004, aged 68; survived by his wife, Ann, and 2 sons. “He was a family man and a family physician. He loved reading, history, music and sports, especially hockey and baseball.”

**Debnath**, Santosh K., Moose Jaw, Sask.; Dacca Medical College (Pakistan), 1964; LRCP, MRCS, DARCS, DABA, FFARCS, FACA; former staff, director, ICU and chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Moose Jaw Union Hospital; staff, Providence and University hospitals; lecturer, University of Saskatchewan. Died Mar. 30, 2004, aged 70. 

**Fleming**, Joseph P., Phoenix, Ariz.; National University of Ireland, 1953; plastic surgery; FRSC; former staff, St. Paul's Hospital. Died Mar. 27, 2004, aged 75; survived by his wife, Therese, and 8 children. 

**Gay**, Keith E., Wiarton, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1953; internal medicine; MCFP, CRCPC; former director, palliative care unit, and staff, Department of Family Medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital; assistant clinical professor, University of Western Ontario. Died of prostate cancer Mar. 25, 2004, aged 75; survived by his wife, Judith Ann, and 6 children. “An honourable man, dedicated physician, canoeist, outdoor enthusiast, determined violinist, adventurous luthier and crafter of fine furniture.”

**Jebson**, Clifford E., Kentville, NS; Dalhousie University, 1955; urology; FRCSC; Lieut., RCN, WW II; former staff, Blanchard-Fraser Memorial Hospital. Died Mar. 28, 2004, aged 81; survived by his wife, Barbara Jane, and 4 daughters.

**Lee**, Hui Nien, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; Queen's University, 1989; internal medicine (AIDS/HIV); FRCPC; former staff, Sault Area Hospital-General and Plummer sites; clinical assistant professor, McMaster University. Died Mar. 26, 2004, aged 39; survived by his wife, Dr. Ann Lee, and 3 children.

**Lester**, Marvin G., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1955; dermatology; FRCPC; former associate staff, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and Mount Sinai Hospital; lecturer, University of Toronto. Died Mar. 30, 2004, aged 74; survived by his wife, Helen, and 3 children. 

**Nunez**, Matias, Toronto; University of Granada (Spain), 1951; psychiatry; FRCPC; former chief, Department of Psychiatry, Doctor's Hospital. Died Apr. 2, 2004, aged 81; survived by his wife, Nora, 3 sons and 2 stepsons.

**Rawling**, Mollie, Orillia, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1956; former anesthetist, Sudbury General Hospital; medical director, Everywoman's Health Centre, Vancouver; clinical instructor, University of British Columbia. Died of cancer Apr. 18, 2004, aged 70; survived by her husband and 3 children. Her daughter, Dr. Jean said, “Dedicated sea-kayaker and reluctant (but successful) long-distance runner. From flying into medically underserviced communities in rural Utah, to championing women's reproductive rights, to publishing pain research, she delighted in the great breadth of experience offered by general practice.”

**Scott**, Josef Z., Edmonton; University of Birmingham (England), 1962; obstetrics/ gynecology; FRCSC; former staff, Royal Alexandra and Walter C. Mackenzie hospitals; professor, University of Alberta. Died Apr. 1, 2004, aged 64. 

**Thompson**, Jack, Calgary; Victoria University of Manchester (England), 1958; former staff, Leduc General Hospital. Died Mar. 13, 2004, aged 70. 

**Tindale**, Robert M., University of Toronto, 1951; obstetrics/gynecology; FRCSC; former chief, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Died Mar. 23, 2004, aged 76.

**Turliuk**, Nicholas, Burlington, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1957; otolaryngology; former staff, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Died Mar. 20, 2004, aged 75; survived by 4 children.

**Watson**, James H., London, Ont.; Dalhousie University, 1942; former assistant dean and associate professor, University of Western Ontario. Died Apr. 30, 2004, aged 85; survived by his wife, Adelaide, and 3 children. “He served almost 27 years with the RCAMC.”

**West**, Chris A., Oakville, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1949; FRCPC; RCN, Korea; former medical vice-president, Canada Life Insurance. Died May 30, 2004, aged 83; survived by his wife, Alice.

**Wilchesky**, Isaac L., Mont-Royal, Que.; University of Geneva (Switzerland), 1961; family medicine; CCFP, FCFP; former medical director and health officer, Bellechasse Hospital. Died Apr. 1, 2004, aged 70; survived by his wife.