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Bonnell, George Elmer, Fredericton; Dalhousie University, 1953, urology. Died July 26, 2007, aged 88.
Clute, Kenneth Fleury, Toronto; University of Toronto, 1945, pediatrics. Died July 22, 2007, aged 88.
Cooper, Robert Morris, Georgetown, Ont.; McGill University, 1949. Died Apr. 22, 2007, aged 89.
Fried, Thomas Stephen, Toronto; University of Sciences, Budapest, 1950. Died Dec. 21, 2006, aged 81.
Hutchison, Douglas Alexander, London, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1947. Died Apr. 14, 2007, aged 84.
Kinch, Kenneth Eber, Sarnia, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1948, internal medicine. Died July 25, 2007, aged 82. “Dr. Kinch interned at Toronto Western Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital, qualifying for his specialty in internal medicine. He enjoyed a varied and interesting medical career. He served 1 year as a ship's surgeon with the Canadian Steamship Lines on the Beaverbrae, which transported displaced people from Europe to Canada. He worked in industrial medicine at Imperial Oil in Sarnia, Ont., and was the doctor at Camp Comak in Dorset, Ont., where he and his family spent summer vacations. In 1960 he went into private practice in Sarnia where he developed a special interest in the areas of juvenile diabetes and cardiac rehabilitation. He leaves behind daughters, Barbara Young (Randy), Sandra Lamoureux (Maurice) and Kathryn Hynes (Rick).
Maher, Paul Venard, Cambridge, Ont.; McMaster University, 1995. Died July 23, 2007, aged 51.
Menzies, Cecile Nanette (nee Broster), Vancouver; University of Liverpool, 1944, family medicine. Died July 19, 2007, aged 85. “Dr. Menzies completed her internship in 1948 at the Ottawa General Hospital, and in 1952 she received a diploma in public health from the University of Toronto. Cherished wife and mother, Nanette passed away suddenly at her West Vancouver home with her ever-loving husband, Dr. Albert Menzies, on their 57th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her devoted husband; daughters, Heather Bruce (Dave), Anthea Poskitt (David), Michele (Michael Overton) and Bronwen (Theo Verbaarschot); son, Neil (Martine Blier); and her sister, Joy. Nanette was born and raised in Cheshire, England. She emigrated to Canada to complete her medical training and met her husband while interning in Ottawa. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a family physician. Always interested in people, she made friends with everyone she met, and she will be fondly remembered by many for her caring and friendly personality. Nanette was a remarkable person who raised 5 children and, at the same time, ran a medical practice. She gave so much of herself with warmth and generosity. She will be dearly missed by everyone she touched. A traditional family physician, Dr. Menzies was well known in the Vancouver area for her caring and sensitive style. Always providing patients with as much time as they needed, she loved house calls and truly getting to know her patients and their families. Dr. Menzies also worked for many years in public health, both in neighbourhood clinics and as a school physician.”
Murphy, Patrick Vincent, St. Catharines, Ont.; National University of Ireland, 1954, anesthesia. Died July 22, 2007, aged 79.
Rusted, Ian Edwin L.H., St. John's; Dalhousie University, 1948, internal medicine. Died July 14, 2007, aged 86. “Until his severe stroke in January 2007, Dr. Rusted enjoyed a healthy, independent life with his beloved wife of 58 years, Ellen Marie (Hansen). He is also survived by 2 sons, Christopher and Brian (Christine Sowiak). Dr. Rusted will be fondly missed by his brother, Dr. Nigel Rusted (Florence). Dr. Rusted was born in Upper Island Cove, Nfld. He received his early education in Cabonear and St. John's, and was a proud graduate of Memorial College, Dalhousie University, the University of Toronto and McGill University, and was a fellow of the Mayo Clinic. He was the founding dean of Memorial University of Newfoundland's Medical School, and he served many years in a variety of roles as vice president. In recognition of his work with many provincial, national and international organizations, Dr. Rusted was granted honorary degrees from the University of Toronto, Dalhousie and Mount Allison Universities and Memorial College. He was a master of the American College of Physicians, was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1985 and also served as a proud Rotarian for 50 years. Dr. Rusted was a keen tennis player and an avid gardener. He will be remembered as a pioneer and champion for Memorial College's Medical School, and as a generous, kind and gentle man who had an iron will. Dr. Rusted was also a CMA Honorary Member.
Tatartcheff, Michel, Ottawa; Université de Genève, Switzerland, 1947. Died July 13, 2007, aged 85.