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 Barbara Sibbald, barbara.sibbaldcma.ca; fax 613 565-2382.
Beveridge, Kenneth, Aurora, Ont.; University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (England), 1959; former senior staff, York County Hospital, Newmarket, Ont. Died Dec. 14, 2003, aged 68; survived by his wife, Mavis, and 2 children.
Boyd, William T., Timmins, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1946; anesthesia; MCFP; RCAMC, WW II; former chief, anesthesia, St. Mary's Hospital. Died of cancer Dec. 11, 2003, aged 80. The Timmins Daily Press reported: “He was an avid pilot and the flight surgeon for all pilots in the area.”
Fortin, Jacques, St-Eustache (Qué.); Université Laval, 1961; physiatrie et réhabilitation; FRCPC; ancien chef du département de médecine physique de l'Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur; ancien membre du personnel de Hôtel-Dieu de St-Jérôme. Décédé le 6 décembre 2003, à l'âge de 70 ans; laisse son épouse.
Fulton, Alan P., Courtice, Ont.; McGill University, 1942; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; RCAMC, WW II; former staff, Oshawa General Hospital. Died Dec. 13, 2003, aged 86; survived by his wife, Joyce, and 2 daughters. “He balanced his professional interests with his passion for his family.”
Gaum, David, Sydney, NS; Dalhousie University, 1943; RCAMC, WW II; former chief of staff and chief of surgery, Sydney City and St. Rita hospitals. Died of cancer Dec. 15, 2003, aged 85. “He and his brother Abe served the Sydney community for 50 years. They developed and funded the first dialysis unit in the Sydney City Hospital, which was named in honour of their parents.”
Graham, Douglas H., West Vancouver; McGill University, 1969; anesthesia; FRCPC; former staff, St. Paul's Hospital. Died Dec. 19, 2003, aged 60.
Hackney, John W., Beaconsfield, Que.; McGill University, 1939; MCFP. Died Dec. 13, 2003, aged 89; survived by his wife, Jacqueline, and 4 children.
Harper, Ian, North York, Ont.; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1946; anesthesia; FRCPC; former staff, North York–Branson Hospital. Died Dec. 1, 2003, aged 80; survived by his wife, Ruby, and 4 children.
Johnston, Joseph D., Woodstock, NB; Dalhousie University, 1972; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; former chief of surgery, Whitehorse General Hospital; staff, Carleton Memorial Hospital. Died Dec. 18, 2003, aged 56.
Langevin, Guy-E., Greenfield Park (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1970; MCFP; ancien membre du personnel de l'Hôpital Charles LeMoyne. Décédé le 6 décembre 2003, à l'âge de 63 ans.
Ledray, Ronald D., Niagara Falls, Ont.; University of Saskatchewan, 1957; former staff, Greater Niagara General Hospital. Died Dec. 15, 2003, aged 69.
McQuay, John B., Mindemoya, Ont.; Queen's University, 1944; MCFP; former staff, Manitoulin Red Cross Hospital. Died Dec. 12, 2003, aged 82.
Michel, Philippe B., Outremont (Qué.); Université d'état d'Haïti, 1942; psychiatrie; FRCPC; ancien membre du personnel de l'Hôpital Moncton; expert-conseil auprès du pénitencier Dorchester. Décédé le 20 décembre 2003, à l'âge de 90 ans; laisse son épouse, Agathe Dumont, et un enfant.
Patterson, William J., West Vancouver; University of Ottawa, 1953; otolaryngology; FRCSC; former staff, Children's and St. Paul's hospitals; assistant clinical professor, University of British Columbia. Died Dec. 15, 2003, aged 78.
Piette, Jean Y., Montréal; Université de Montréal, 1950; néphrologie; FRCPC; ancien chef et membre du personnel du département de néphrologie de l'Hôpital Notre-Dame; professeur de l'Université de Montréal. Décédé le 8 décembre 2003, à l'âge de 78 ans.
Skinner, John H., Bramptom, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950; DABS; former director and chief of staff, Hornepayne Community Hospital; medical adviser, Canadian Cancer Society. Died Dec. 3, 2003, aged 78; survived by his wife, Lillian.
Telfer, Russell B., Brantford, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950; urology; FRCSC; RCN, WW II; former chief of surgery and chief of staff, St. Joseph's Hospital; president of medical staff, Brantford General Hospital; president, Brant County Medical Association. Died Nov. 20, 2003, aged 80; survived by his wife, Patricia, and 2 sons. “He retired from the RCNR in 1962.”
Wahba, Richard M., Saint-Laurent, Que.; Cairo University (Egypt), 1960; anesthesia. Died Dec. 12, 2003, aged 69; survived by his wife, Rose-Marie, and 2 sons. “Devotion to his family and passion for his profession were among his many qualities.”
Webber, Stuart C., Granthams Landing, BC; McGill University, 1950; RCAF, WW II; former chief of staff, Burnaby General Hospital. Died Dec. 28, 2003, aged 82; survived by his wife, Paulene, and 2 daughters. “He was a keen gardener and fly fisherman.”
Weldon, J. Dale, Ottawa; McGill University, 1954; psychiatry; former staff, Ottawa Civic Hospital. Died Nov. 18, 2003, aged 74.