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Benson, John B., Port Hope, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1943; former staff, Port Hope & District Hospital. Died Dec. 9, 2004, aged 84; survived by his brother Philip.
Betkowski, Jerzy P., Valemount, BC; Polish School of Medicine (Scotland), 1947; general surgery; ChB, LRCP(Lond.), MRCS(Eng.), FRCSC. Died Dec. 13, 2004, aged 87.
Birsel, Mustafa N., Digby, NS; Istanbul University (Turkey), 1947; former staff, McCleave Medical Centre. Died Dec. 29, 2004, aged 80.
Bolton, Peter S., Dundas, Ont.; Queen's University, 1958; dermatology; FRCPC; former staff, Hamilton Civic Hospitals; affiliate staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; courtesy staff, Chedoke–McMaster Hospitals; lecturer, McMaster University. Died Dec. 15, 2004, aged 72.
Davies, James H., Scarborough, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1947. Died Dec. 21, 2004, aged 80; survived by his wife, Lois, his children Bill, Tom, Bob and Cathy, and 8 grandchildren.
Dionne, Jean-G., Laval, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1950; general surgery; former staff, Hôpital du Sacre-Coeur & Centre Hospital Fleury. Died Nov. 24, 2004, aged 80; survived by his wife, Louise.
Ernst, David S., Waterloo, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1943; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Dec. 24, 2004, aged 85; survived by his wife, Wendy, and his children, David, Elizabeth, Richard and Peter. “He maintained a sense of humour, humility and dignity through life's triumphs and tribulations.”
Gilfillan, Veronica J., Ottawa; University of St. Andrews (Scotland), 1956; MB, ChB; Practised in Toronto, Pembroke and Ottawa; while conducting a private practice in Ottawa, she also worked at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Clinic, frequently as her husband's surgical assistant. Died of metastatic breast cancer on Dec. 16, 2004, aged 71. “Veronica touched the lives and hearts of all who knew her.”
Halton, Dorothy K., Ottawa; Queen's University, 1997; family medicine. Died Dec. 11, 2004, aged 40.
Howatt, Burton D., Stratford, PEI; Dalhousie University, 1951; DPH; senior district medical officer, Department of Veterans Affairs. Died Dec. 25, 2004, aged 80.
Huot, Lucien A., Saint-Lambert, Que.; Université Laval, 1950; otolaryngology; DABOt, FRCSC; former staff, Hôpital Notre-Dame and Hôpital Charles Le Moyne; associate professor, Université de Montréal. Died Nov. 3, 2004, aged 82.
Kort, Kees, Rockport, Ont.; Rijksuniversiteit te Utrecht (Netherlands), 1951; former courtesy staff, St. Vincent de Paul & Brockville General hospitals. Died Dec. 17, 2004, aged 86; survived by his wife, Audrey, and his children, Kees, Jason, Maarten, Maryke and Maureen. Co-founder of the Thousand Islands Fine Arts Association, Kees studied under well-known artist Henry Vyfvinkel who said, “He was really enthusiastic about all aspects of the arts. He loved the creative process.”
Lennox, Thomas E., Orillia, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950. Died Dec. 14, 2004, aged 87.
Love, Robert A., Victoria, BC; McGill University, 1950; internal medicine. Died Dec. 28, 2004, aged 80; survived by his wife, Nancy, his children Heather, Robin, Rosemary and James, and 4 grandchildren. “Bob was highly respected and much loved by patients and friends. He was known for his kindness and gentle spirit. A gentleman to the end.”
Marriott, Francis G., St. Catharines, Ont.; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1953; ophthalmology. Died Dec. 27, 2004, aged 74.
Mason, Gary C., Scarborough, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1981; family medicine; Instructor, University Health Network – Toronto General Hospital Site. Died Dec. 15, 2004, aged 46.
Muirhead, William, Mount Hope, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1951; radiation oncology; ChB, DMRT(ED), FRCPC; former staff, Hamilton Cancer Clinic and associate professor, McMaster University. Died Dec. 11, 2004, aged 80; survived by his wife, Janice, and his children, Kath, Dr. William, Janet and Rob.
Phillip-Stewart, Arthur, Abbotsford, BC; University of Manitoba, 1967; family medicine; staff, Matsqui– Sumas–Abbotsford General Hospital. Died Dec. 24, 2004, aged 67; survived by his wife, Elvera, and his children, Joie, Brian and Rosalee.
Robb, John D., St. John's, Nfld.; University of Dublin (Ireland), 1981; anatomical pathology; BCh, FRCPC; professor of pathology and Chair, Discipline of Laboratory Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Chief, Division of Immunology, Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Health Care Corporation of St. John's. Died Dec. 11, 2004, aged 60; survived by his wife, Ulrike.
Stephen, Wesley J. Sr., Saint John, NB; McGill University, 1948; general surgery; FRCSC; former staff, Saint John Regional & St. Joseph's hospitals; Lecturer, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University. Died Dec. 12, 2004, aged 81.