Notice — CMAJ welcomes obituaries submitted within 60 days of a death. These should be no longer than 200 words, and colourful writing is encouraged. Send to Patrick Sullivan, patrick.sullivancma.ca; fax 613 565-2382.
Baker, Alvin A., Thornhill, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1942; otolaryngology; FRCSC; RCAMC, WW II; consulting physician, Toronto School for the Deaf. Died Mar. 9, 2003, aged 88; survived by 2 children.
Callahan, William P., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1946; ophthalmology; FRCSC; former staff, Hospital for Sick Children, St. Michael's and Toronto General hospitals; professor, University of Toronto. Died Mar. 7, 2003, aged 81; survived by his wife, Anne, and 5 children. “He founded the Eye Research Institute of Canada and was vice-chairman of the Canadian Olympic Equestrian Team that won the Gold Medal at Mexico City in 1968.”
Cipywnyk, Dmytro, Saskatoon; University of Saskatchewan, 1963; former medical director, Saskatchewan Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission; Department of Psychiatry, University of Saskatchewan; past president, National Council, Ukrainian Canadian Congress; member, Order of Canada. Died Mar. 9, 2003, aged 75; survived by his wife, Maura, and 2 children.
Corns, Roy D., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1975; family medicine; MPH; former medical officer of health, Northeastern Alberta and Stony Plain–Lac St. Anne health units. Died Feb. 14, 2003, aged 51; survived by his wife, Margaret, and 5 children.
Cosgrave, Peter M., Duncan, BC; National University of Ireland, 1970; rheumatology; FRCPC; former staff, Cowichan District Hospital, and consulting staff, Chemainus Health Care Centre. Died Jan. 23, 2003, aged 57.
Docherty, Denis F., Ridgeway, Ont.; University of Dublin (Ireland), 1946; FICS, FACS, FRCS(Ire.); former staff, Douglas Memorial Hospital. Died Feb. 26, 2003, aged 80.
Evans, Francis J., Oakville, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1954; WW II and Korea; former chief medical officer, Metro Toronto Police; staff, RCAMC, Ottawa. Died Feb. 9, 2003, aged 80; survived by his wife, Rita, and children Dr. John, Mary Kathleen, Ellen, Paula, Ann Marie and Mary Rita.
Flather, Barrie C., Surrey, BC; University of British Columbia, 1959; family medicine; CCFP; former staff, Surrey Memorial Hospital. Died Mar. 5, 2003, aged 70; survived by his wife, Lilly, and 6 children.
Gibbons, A. Kenneth, Vancouver; University of Alberta, 1942; anesthesia; CRCPC; RCAMC, WW II; former staff, Shaughnessy Hospital. Died Feb. 11, 2003, aged 85; survived by 3 children.
Ginsberg, Robert J., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1963; thoracic surgery; FACS, FRCSC; former chief, thoracic surgery, Toronto Western Hospital; assistant professor, University of Toronto. Died Mar. 1, 2003, aged 62; survived by his wife, Charlotte.
Iles, John D., Peterborough, Ont.; Cambridge University (England), 1940; MRCS, former staff, Shouldice Surgery. Died Mar. 7, 2003, aged 88.
Jacobs, William F., North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950; LLB; former commissioner of appeals, WCB. Died Mar. 8, 2003, aged 81; survived by his wife, Betty Jeanne, and a son.
Leighton, Claude M., Moncton, NB; Dalhousie University, 1943; pediatrics; FRCPC; former staff, Moncton Hospital. Died Mar. 5, 2003, aged 83; survived by his wife, Laura.
MacPherson, William J., Campbellton, NB; McGill University, 1958; internal medicine; MPH, FACC, FCCP, FRCPC; former staff, Centre Hospitalier Restigouche; vice-president, medicine, Restigouche Health Services Corporation. Died Jan. 31, 2003, aged 69.
Mahoney, Leo J., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1944; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; RCNVR, WW II; former chief, general surgery, St. Michael's Hospital; founder, director emeritus and senior consultant, St. Michael's Hospital Breast Centre; consultant, Princess Margaret Hospital; recipient, Bruce Tovee award, 1992, and Order of Canada, 2001; senior member, CMA. Died Feb. 27, 2003, aged 82; survived by his wife, Dr. Margaret Young, and children Dr. Jim, Dr. Bill, Dr. John, Tom, Mary, Peggy, Anne, David, Katy and Jenny.
Nowik, John R., Montreal; McGill University, 1961; psychiatry; former associate staff, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Died Mar. 2, 2003, aged 67; survived by 2 children.
Semenchuk, Peter W., Victoria; University of Manitoba, 1940; internal medicine; FRCPC; RCAMC, WW II; former chief of medicine and member of medical board, St. Joseph's Hospital; founding member, BC Internists Association. Died Mar. 11, 2003, aged 88; survived by 2 sons. “His desire was biochemical engineering, but he promised his mother he would become a doctor.”
Tso, Wai-Hung, Toronto; University of Hong Kong, 1958; diagnostic radiology; DMRD(Ed.), MRCP(Glas.), FRCPC; former staff, radiology, Mississauga Hospital. Died Feb. 28, 2003, aged 69, from complications related to a 1990 stroke; survived by his wife, Pearl, and 2 daughters.
Walsh, J. Frazier, St. John's; Queen's University (Ireland), 1945; psychiatry; FRCPC; former superintendent, Hospital for Mental and Nervous Diseases. Died Mar. 6, 2003, aged 82.