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Derome, Léon, Montréal (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1943; médecine interne; FRCPC. Décédé le 2 mars 2004, à l'âge de 87 ans.
Ghali, Wadie W., Manotick, Ont.; Cairo University (Egypt), 1945; former chief of infirmary and supervisor of medical staff, Rideau Regional Centre; founder, Zambia Pediatric Journal. Died Feb. 28, 2004, aged 83; survived by his wife, Maureen, and 2 children.
Hirtle, Lloyd R., Bedford, NS; Dalhousie University, 1949; former regional director, Atlantic Regional Medical Services, Department of National Health and Welfare. Died Feb. 28, 2004, aged 78.
Jones, Eloise M., Saskatoon; University of Toronto, 1943; psychiatry; DPH; FRCPC; former courtesy staff, Saskatoon City Hospital; member of parliament, 1964. Died Mar. 8, 2004, aged 86; survived by4 children and friend Dr. Clay Burlingham. “Her fighting spirit was legendary.”
Leblanc, Paul-Émile, Lyster, (Qué.); Université Laval, 1956; omnipraticien. Décédé le 29 février 2004, à l'âge de 74 ans.
Leeson, John F., Cobourg, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1948; former staff, Cobourg District General Hospital; coroner, Province of Ontario. Died Mar. 3, 2004, aged 78; survived by his wife, Christina, and 4 children.
MacRae, D. Russell, Langley, BC; Dalhousie University, 1942; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former staff, Saint John Regional and St. Joseph's hospitals. Died Mar. 13, 2004, aged 90; survived by 3 children.
McKeen, James L., Kamloops, BC; University of Alberta, 1951. Died Jan. 12, 2004, aged 82.
McLachlin, John A., St. Thomas, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1940; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; Surgeon Lieut. Comm., RCN, WW II; former chief of surgery, St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital; instructor, University of Western Ontario; awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his dedicated service to the community; CMA senior member. Died Mar. 9, 2004, aged 89; survived by his wife, Margaret, and children Dr. Hugh, Dr. Jeanne, Dr. Meg and Ian. “He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a special love for Labrador Retrievers.”
Midgley, G. Harold, Cambridge, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1939; MCFP. Died Feb. 29, 2004, aged 89.
Mortimer, Clive B., Toronto; Cambridge University (England), 1954; ophthalmology; FACS, FRCSC; former staff, Toronto General Hospital; president, Canadian Ophthalmological Society; professor emeritus, University of Toronto. Died Feb. 28, 2004, aged 74; survived by his wife, Sue, and 3 children. “He leaves so many happier for having known him.”
Péloquin, André, Vanier, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1975; respirology; FRCPC; former staff, The Ottawa Hospital-General Campus; consultant, Canadian Forces Support Unit Health Care Centre, Montfort Hospital; assistant professor, University of Ottawa. Died of cancer Mar. 7, 2004, aged 52; survived by his wife, Francine, and 2 children. “It was said that he knew almost everything and was fascinated by the rest. The hospital will honour him by naming the Thoracic Centre library in his name. The university is establishing a new award, the André Péloquin Prize for clinical teaching.”
Prat, Yves J., St. Sulpice les Feuilles, France; Université de Pierre et Marie Curie (France), 1953; chirurgie général; FRCSC; ancien membre du personnel de Centre l'Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur, Hull, Qué. Décédé le 26 février 2004 à l'âge de 80 ans.
Ring, Edward D., Saskatoon; University of Manitoba, 1946; internal medicine; FRCPC; Regina Rifles, WW II; former director, Saskatoon Sanitarium; chief of staff, Regina Grey Nuns Hospital; clinical director, Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League; team doctor, Saskatchewan Roughriders. Died Feb. 12, 2004, aged 82; survived by his wife, 3 sons and 3 step-children. “He had a great love of reading, sports and classical music.”
Tan, Andrew Kong-Seng, Burnaby, BC; University of Hong Kong, 1965; diagnostic radiology; former staff, medical imaging, Royal Columbian Hospital. Died Feb. 18, 2004, aged 64.
Wallbridge, Peter H., Timmins, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1952; urology; FRCSC; former staff, St. Mary's and (South) Porcupine general hospitals. Died Apr. 15, 2004, aged 78; survived by his wife, Amy, and 5 children.
Warren, Douglas R., Fenelon Falls, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1941; CCBOM, DPH; RCAMC, WW II; former partner, Industrial Medical Consultants, Canada; director, Kawartha Institute of Occupational Health. Died Feb. 8, 2004, aged 87; survived by his wife, Dorothy, and 1 child.
Wilson, André, Montréal (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1954. Décédé le 17 novembre 2003, à l'âge de 74 ans.
Wood, Robert W., Ottawa; University of Toronto, 1953; Distinguish Flying Cross, WW II; former senior consultant, Immigration Medical Services, Department of National Health and Welfare. Died Feb. 12, 2004, aged 84; survived by longtime friend and caregiver, Jerry Spicer.