Deaths
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Notice

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**Ahmad,** Mohammad Mukhtar, Didsbury, Alta.; University of Peshawar, Pakistan, 1964. Died July 30, 2006, aged 67.

**Cruickshank,** Lionel Francis Gilbert, Ottawa; University of Edinburgh, UK, 1945, anesthesia. Died Sept. 8, 2006, aged 83.

**Cunning,** Clive Leonard, Regina; University of British Columbia, 1956. Died Aug. 15, 2006, aged 78.

**Danylchuk,** Zenovey Orest A., Saskatoon; University of Manitoba, 1968. Died Aug. 16, 2006, aged 62. “During his early school days, he earned various scholarships for playing the violin and played in provincial and national music festivals. He was a church choir member. Outside of his medical practice, he enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, curling and family vacations. He was an avid photographer. He was known for his ‚toys', particularly his luxury cars. Predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Paula, and his wife, Helen, he is survived by 4 daughters, Larissa (Brent) VanCaeseele of Yorkton, Lesia (Dale) Kushner of Calgary, Paula (Brad) Onysko of Calgary and Patrusia (Robert) Rudy of Saskatoon, a brother, Marc (Michelle), 2 sisters, Daria Danylchuk and Bohdonna (Peter) Patrie of Winnipeg and 5 grandchildren.”

**Davies,** G.J. Llewelyn, Ottawa; University of London, UK, 1941. Died Aug. 7, 2006, aged 90.

**de Montigny,** Joseph Leo Pol, Chilliwack, BC; University of Ottawa, 1955. Died Aug. 18, 2006, aged 83.

**Eidinger,** Samuel Leonard, Westmount, Que.; McGill University, 1934, clinical immunology and allergy. Died July 14, 2006, aged 98.

**Eisen,** Abraham, Toronto; University of Toronto, 1951, obstetrics and gynecology. Died July 18, 2006, aged 80. “Beloved husband of Joyce. Devoted father and father-in-law of Lewis, Mark and Ruth, Mitchell and Lynnette, Paul and Aviva, and Pam and Shawn Goldfarb. He was a most well-known and respected Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Abe lived a long and fulfilling life and his warmth and gentle nature will be missed by all of those fortunate enough to have known him.”

**Hood,** Angus McIntyre, Toronto; Queen's University, 1943, psychiatry. Died Aug. 4, 2006, aged 87.

**Hoogewerf,** Peter Edward, North Vancouver; University of London, UK, 1954, family medicine. Died July 6, 2006, aged 77.

**Irwin,** George Edwin, Ottawa; Université Laval, 1943, general surgery. Died Aug. 22, 2006, aged 87.

**Johnston,** James Donald, Calgary; Dalhousie University, 1971, occupational medicine. Died July 30, 2006, aged 65.

**Mohamed,** Gerald Edson, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; University of Manitoba, 1964, family medicine. Died Aug. 3, 2006, aged 73. “Former President Medical Staff and Algoma West Academy of Medicine. A brilliant mind, champion athlete, sports authority and caring physician. A passionate friend of his wife, Joyce, for 50 years. Loving father to Debbie, Darryl and Jennifer. Grandpa to Adam, Michael, Spencer, Ruth, Isabelle and Emily. He will be profoundly missed by all, especially by his physician brothers, Dr. Ken and Dr. Randy and physician son Dr. Curtis Mohamed. Dr. Ed was one of five brothers graduating from the University of Manitoba.”

**Morrison,** Diane Joan, Calgary; McGill University, 1974, pediatrics. Died Aug. 5, 2006, aged 56.

**Nanson,** Geoffrey Lane, Vancouver; University of Western Ontario, 1950. Died July 29, 2006, aged 86.

**Nimrod,** Carl Aubrey, Ottawa; University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, 1974, obstetrics and gynecology. Died July 24, 2006, aged 56.

**Trottier,** Leon, St. Albert, Alta.; University of Manitoba, 1953. Died July 22, 2006, aged 84.

**Turner,** Robert Edward, East York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1952, psychiatry. Died July 27, 2006, aged 80. “Beloved husband of Gene Anne (Jan), nee Stewart, for 54 years. Loved father of Margaret and her husband Doug Fleming, John and his wife Julia, Robert and his wife Sylvie and Richard and his wife Anne. A pioneer of forensic psychiatry, Ed had a long and illustrious career including such positions as Director of the Forensic Clinic of the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital, Medical Director of the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Psychiatrist-in-Charge and Director of the Metropolitan Toronto Forensic Service and Professor Emeritus of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. His love of his family, dedication to his career and devotion to his church were the main sources of his strength and joy.”

**Webster,** Barry John; Newcastle University, UK, 1974. Died Aug. 19, 2006, aged 54.