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Anderson, James L., Parksville, BC; University of Saskatchewan, 1959; former staff, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Died Oct. 30, 2004, aged 72.
Baillie, James H., Foster, Que.; University of Toronto, 1938; public health; FRCPC; former medical director, Bell Canada. Died Oct. 16, 2004, aged 91; survived by his wife, Mary, and children Patricia and James.
Belley, Maurice, Sainte-Foy, Que.; Université Laval, 1965; otolaryngology; FRCSC; staff, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, Centre hospitalier Chauveau, and Université Laval. Died Oct. 8, 2004, aged 70.
Butler, Douglas E., St. John's, Nfld.; Dalhousie University, 1957; family medicine; staff, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital and Dr. Charles A. Janeway Child Health Centre. Died Oct. 11, 2004, aged 71; survived by his children Dr. Stephen, Geoffrey, Carol Ann and Debbie Sue. “He lived with the spirit of a true Newfoundlander.”
Clark, William N., North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1952; psychiatry; FRCPC; staff, North York General Hospital. Died Oct. 11, 2004, aged 78; survived by his wife, Isabelle, and children Bruce, Barbara Aston, Robert, Douglas and Donald.
Corson, John A., Scarborough, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1941. Died Oct. 21, 2004, aged 89; survived by his son John and many nieces and nephews.
Freeman, Lincoln C., L'Île-Bizard, Que.; Université de Genève (Switzerland); anesthesiology; staff, Lakeshore General Hospital. Died Oct. 11, 2004, aged 82.
Grodzinski, Jozef, Don Mills, Ont.; Krakow (Poland), 1939; psychiatry; FRCPC. Died Oct. 10, 2004, aged 89; survived by his partner, Beti Canet, and his children Clara and Bernie.
Hammerling, Ann F., Halifax; Dalhousie University, 1934. Died Oct. 29, 2004, aged 93.
Harse, Harold R., Calgary; University of Alberta, 1954; general surgery; FRCSC; former Chief of Surgery, Calgary General Hospital and associate professor of surgery, University of Calgary. Died Oct. 14, 2004, aged 75; survived by his wife, Crys, and daughter, Katie. “He was an extraordinary listener, a gracious host, a kind, and loving man with a deep, private faith. ‘Horses and music,’ he often said, ‘prove the existence of God.’”
Horner, Ronald H., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1937; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Sept. 29, 2004, aged 90.
Hunt, Norris E., Queen's University, 1951; family medicine. Died Oct. 19, 2004, aged 84; survived by his wife, Maureen, and children Fraser and Jane.
Hutchison, Henry, Trenton, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1941; obstetrics and gynecology; ChB, DRCOG, FRCSC; staff, Trenton Memorial Hospital. Died Oct. 28, 2004, aged 86; survived by his wife, Jean Mary, and children Spencer, David and Donald.
Lee, Han C., Vancouver; Yonsei University (South Korea), 1948; general surgery; FRCSC; honourary medical staff, Cariboo Memorial Hospital. Died Oct. 7, 2004, aged 80.
Lindsay, Charles C., Oshawa, Ont.; McGill University, 1950; obstetrics and gynecology; CM, FRCSC, FACOG; staff, Oshawa General, Montreal General and Royal Victoria hospitals, former president, Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Quebec, Canadian Gynecology Association, and governor, Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. Died Oct. 4, 2004, aged 80. “Ever a gentleman, he was passionate about life, firm in his principles, and fiercely loyal; he was steadfast in the execution of his duty; he had an irrepressible sense of humour, often audacious, often tender. He was a good man.”
McDermid, James M., Grand Bend, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1961; family medicine; CCFP; associate staff, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Died Oct. 12, 2004, aged 68.
McWhinney, Betty D., London, Ont.; University of Birmingham (U.K.), 1952; staff, London–Middlesex Health Unit. Died Oct. 21, 2004, aged 76; survived by her husband, Dr. Ian, and children Heather and Julie.
Mitchell, Robert B., Stouffville, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1952; former chair, Canadian Pension Commission and founding director, Markham– Stouffville Hospital. Died Oct. 22, 2004, aged 76.
Niranjan, Vijaya, Waterloo, Ont.; Osmania University (India), 1966; family medicine; CCFP; staff, St. Mary's General and Grand River hospitals and Kitchener–Waterloo Health Centre. Died Oct 13, 2004, aged 61.
Snell, George E.D., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1949; otolaryngology; FRCSC; senior staff, Toronto General Hospital and associate professor, University of Toronto. Died Oct. 21, 2004, aged 79; survived by his wife, Alanna, and children Michael, Peter, Stephen, Christopher and Terry. “An avid opera enthusiast, historian and lover of the arts. Douglas was a true renaissance man.”
Woodman, Gordon L., Revelstoke, BC; University of Alberta, 1967. Died Oct. 25, 2004, aged 60.