Deaths
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**Brownell**, Edward G., Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1946; internal medicine; FACC, FRCP(Lond.), FACP, FRCPC; former staff, Health Sciences Centre, and professor, University of Manitoba. Died Sept. 16, 2004, aged 81; survived by his wife, Anne-Marie, his daughter, Alix, and son, Laurence. “His wife and family and his duty to his patients were at the core of his being.”

**Butler**, William E., Strathroy, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1957. Died Aug. 24, 2004, aged 74.

**Campbell**, Keith D., Port Dover, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1958; obstetrics and gynecology; FRCSC; former consulting staff, Brantford General and St. Joseph's hospitals. Died Sept. 21, 2004, aged 70. “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well preserved state, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow – what a ride.’”

**Charteris**, Richard W., Chatham, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1955. Died Sept. 10, 2004, aged 74. “A man of exceptional patience, grace and wit. Dick's enduring kindness and devotion to his family practice touched the lives of all who knew him.”

**Chute**, Helen E., Loretto, Ont.; University of Alberta, 1935; pediatrics; FRCPC. Died Sept. 7, 2004, aged 93; survived by her children Douglas and Judith. Founder of the Women's Auxiliary at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. “Helen's many achievements were only eclipsed by the warmth and generosity of her heart.”

**Delaney**, Edward P., London, Ont.; Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1978. Died Sept. 19, 2004, aged 54.

**Jalkotzy**, Hannes G., Anglemont, BC; Universitaet Wien (Austria), 1948. Died Sept. 22, 2004, aged 82.

**Joubert**, Doreen O., Brandon, Man.; University of Manitoba, 1953. Died Sept. 4, 2004, aged 75.

**Joubert**, Yves N., Brandon, Man.; University of Manitoba, 1956. Died Sept. 4, 2004, aged 78.

**Krywulak**, Wolodymyr, Ottawa; University J.K. Wydzial Lekarski (Poland), 1944; DPH, CCBOM, ABPM, FACPM. Died Sept. 15, 2004, aged 86.

**McCulloch**, Charles F., Calgary; Queen's University, 1945; general surgery; FACS, FASC, FRCSC; clinical professor of surgery, University of Calgary. Died Sept. 5, 2004, aged 83.

**McFarland**, Ian W.A., Cardston, Alta.; University of St. Andrews (Scotland), 1951; general surgery. Died Sept. 7, 2004, aged 79.

**Nisbet-Brown**, Eric R.J., Brookline, Mass.; University of Alberta, 1983. Died Sept. 3, 2004 from cardiac arrest, aged 48; survived his mother, Vera Brown. “Eric was a beloved friend and an exceptional doctor. He will be deeply missed by his friends, colleagues, and patients.”

**Pollock**, Stewart Y., Abbotsford, BC; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1973; obstetrics and gynecology; ChB, MRCOG, FRCSC. Died Sept. 20, 2004, aged 55.

**Takahashi**, George Y., Nepean, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1962; Secretary–General, International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine, former director, Civil Aviation Medicine, Transport Canada. Died Sept. 5, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 68; survived by his wife, Elina, and daughter, Melanie.

**Thompson**, C. Derrick, Calgary; University of Alberta, 1968; internal medicine; FRACP, FRCPC; consultant, Foothills Medical Centre, associate clinical professor, University of Calgary. Died Sept. 17, 2004, aged 60.

**Turnbull**, John B., Regina; University of Manitoba, 1954; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former head, Ophthalmology Department, Regina General Hospital. Died Sept. 8, 2004, aged 74.

**Westbury**, Robert C., Calgary; Cambridge University (UK), 1961; MB, BChir, MD(Cantab.), CCFP, FCFP, MD by thesis on the effects of Medicare on his family practice (Cambridge, 1979); Guy's Hospital, London (1962); family physician in Calgary (1963–1991); clinical associate professor of family medicine, University of Calgary. Died of malignant melanoma, June 4, 2004, aged 68; survived by his wife, Clare, four sons and their wives, and six grandchildren. Recipient, Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977; Family Physician of the Year, 1986 (Alberta Chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada [CFPC]). As a key member of the first truly national research committee of the CFPC, he conceived and was instrumental in founding the National Library of Family Medicine, located at the University of Western Ontario. He was the first chairman of the International Classification Committee of the World Organization of Family/General Practitioners, which produced the International Classification of Health Problems in Primary Care, accepted as the worldwide standard. He was a great communicator with letters of encouragement to colleagues, in his publications and speaking at conferences. His unique perspective and sense of humour showed in his ideas for research, (e.g., an Index of Seriousness) and in award-winning publications (e.g., The Electric Speaking Practice). Other major interests included genealogy and bookbinding.