September 2023 obituaries
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**Baxter, Iain W**., Sarnia, Ont.; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1957; general practice. Died Mar. 14, 2023, aged 89. Survived by 1 child and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Baxter’s obituary: [https://theobserver.remembering.ca/obituary/iain-baxter-1087284821](https://theobserver.remembering.ca/obituary/iain-baxter-1087284821)

**Bean, Douglas E**., Waterloo, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1960; general practice. Died May 29, 2023, aged 87. Survived by his wife, Margo-Lyn, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Bean’s obituary: [https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/16585/Dr-Douglas-Bean/obituary.html](https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/16585/Dr-Douglas-Bean/obituary.html)

**Beaton, James M. (Jim)**, West Vancouver, B.C.; University of Manitoba, 1957; general practice. Died June 9, 2023, aged 89. Survived by 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Beaton’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/james-beaton-1088524321](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/james-beaton-1088524321)

**Bhabha, Cassim A**., Toronto, Ont.; University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), 1962; general practice. Died Nov. 3, 2022, aged 87. Survived by his wife Hava, 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Bhabha’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/cassim-bhabha-1088262166](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/cassim-bhabha-1088262166)

**Doucet, Paul G**., Moncton, NB; Université de Sherbrooke, 1974; family medicine. Died July 22, 2023, aged 78. Survived by his wife Solange, 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Doucet’s obituary: [https://obituaries.tj.news/obituary/paul-doucet-1088606551](https://obituaries.tj.news/obituary/paul-doucet-1088606551)

**Evans, Warwick E**., Victoria, B.C.; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1975; general surgery. Died July 2, 2023, aged 72.

**Fair, Michael A**., Scarborough, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1953; family medicine. Died June 20, 2023, aged 93. Survived by 2 children, 2 grandchildren, and his step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Fair’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/michael-fair-1088452905](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/michael-fair-1088452905)

**Faucher, Lucien (Lou)**, Ottawa, Ont.; University of Alberta, 1970; psychiatry. Died Sept. 8, 2022, aged 82. Survived by his wife, Jean Ruth, 2 children, 2 stepchildren, 1 grandchild and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Faucher’s obituary: [https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/lucien-faucher/5017221/index.php](https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/lucien-faucher/5017221/index.php)

**Fisher, Andrew A**., Niagara Falls, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1960; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Oct. 31, 2022, aged 88. Survived by his wife Dawn, 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Fisher’s obituary: [https://www.pattersonfuneralhome.com/obituary/dr-andrew-fisher](https://www.pattersonfuneralhome.com/obituary/dr-andrew-fisher)

**Forgiel, Walter J**., Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1961; general practice. Died Dec. 18, 2022, aged 89.

**Gaulin, Pierre**, Gloucester, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1951; urology. Died June 7, 2023, aged 97. Survived by his wife, Marjorie Orange, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Gaulin’s obituary: [https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/pierre-gaulin/5206773/](https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/pierre-gaulin/5206773/)

**Geisler, William O**., Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1948; physical medicine and rehabilitation. Died Dec. 25, 2022, aged 97. Survived by his wife, Mary. Read Dr. Geisler’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/william-geisler-obituary?id=52409663](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/william-geisler-obituary?id=52409663)

**Giblon, Barnett I. (Barney)**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1957; general practice. Died Nov. 22, 2022, aged 88. Survived by his wife Beverley, 3 children, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Giblon’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/barney-giblon-obituary?id=39823516](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/barney-giblon-obituary?id=39823516)

**Goldstein, Stanley E**., Ottawa, Ont.; McGill University, 1960; geriatric psychiatry. Died Jan. 22, 2023, aged 86. Survived by 3 children and his grandchildren. Read Dr. Goldstein’s obituary: [https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/stanley-goldstein/5075470/](https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/stanley-goldstein/5075470/)

**Harrison, James F**., Hamilton, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1953; internal medicine; former director, treatment services, Canadian Forces. Died May 31, 2023, aged 94. Survived by his wife Patricia, 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Harrison’s obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/dbrobinson/obituaries/dr-james-francis-harrison/105489](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/dbrobinson/obituaries/dr-james-francis-harrison/105489)

**Harvey, Patricia T**., Dundas, Ont.; McMaster University, 1978; ophthalmology. Died Sept. 2, 2022, aged 69. Read Dr. Harvey’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/patricia-harvey-obituary?id=39947563](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/patricia-harvey-obituary?id=39947563)

**Henderson, L. Scott**, Whitby, Ont.; University of Calgary, 1977; family medicine. Died Sept. 21, 2022, aged 71. Read Dr. Henderson’s obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/preview/mountlawn/larry-scott-henderson/92091](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/preview/mountlawn/larry-scott-henderson/92091)

**Hope, Lily A. (Anna)**, Stoney Creek, Ont.; McGill University, 1969; family medicine. Died Nov. 24, 2022, aged 79. Survived by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Hope’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/lily-hope-obituary?pid=203291051](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/lily-hope-obituary?pid=203291051)

**Hugenholtz, Herman**, Perth, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1965; neurosurgery. Died June 25, 2023, aged 82. Survived by his wife Bev, 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Hugenholtz’s obituary: [https://www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/herman-hugenholtz](https://www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/herman-hugenholtz)

**Jaciw, George A**., Whitby, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1955; general practice. Died Nov. 27, 2022, aged 96. Survived by his wife Martha, 2 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Jaciw’s obituary: [https://newediukfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5002612/Jaciw-George/index.php](https://newediukfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5002612/Jaciw-George/index.php)

**Jory, Thomas A**., London, Ont.; Western University, 1955; general surgery. Died Jan. 17, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his family members. Read Dr. Jory’s obituary: [https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/t-a-jory-1087010987](https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/t-a-jory-1087010987)

**Kapoor, Anil (Monty)**, Burlington, Ont.; Dalhousie University, 1991; urology. Died Feb. 28, 2023, aged 58.

**Khamsi, Firouz**, Toronto, Ont.; University of Birmingham (England), 1966; internal medicine. Died June 21, 2022, aged 80. Survived by his wife, Dr. Frances A. Shepherd, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Khamsi’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/firouz-khamsi-obituary?id=39990290](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/firouz-khamsi-obituary?id=39990290)

**Kwong, Paul T**., Oakville, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1977; family medicine. Died Sept. 19, 2022, aged 73. Survived by his wife Joan, 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kwong’s obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/preview/glenoaks/dr-paul-kwong/92092](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/preview/glenoaks/dr-paul-kwong/92092)

**Landecker, Leslie S**., Thornhill, Ont.; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1971; ophthalmology. Died July 7, 2023, aged 76. Survived by his wife Jennifer, 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Landecker’s obituary: [https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2023/dr-leslie-stephen-landecker-friday-july-07-2023/](https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2023/dr-leslie-stephen-landecker-friday-july-07-2023/)

**Leventhal, Joseph I**., Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1950; general practice. Died Feb. 4, 2023, aged 102. Survived by 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Leventhal’s obituary: [https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2023/dr-joseph-leventhal-saturday-february-04-2023/](https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2023/dr-joseph-leventhal-saturday-february-04-2023/)

**Martin, Barry A**., Bracebridge, Ont.; University of Saskatchewan, 1970; psychiatry. Died Aug. 23, 2022, aged 77. Survived by his wife, Carol Ann Naish, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Martin’s obituary: [https://www.reynoldsfuneral.com/obituary/DrBarry-Martin](https://www.reynoldsfuneral.com/obituary/DrBarry-Martin)

**McCaw, John B**., Victoria, B.C.; University of London (England), 1963; family medicine. Died July 12, 2023, aged 82. Survived by his wife Jean, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. McCaw’s obituary: [https://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/john-boyd-mccaw](https://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/john-boyd-mccaw)

**McKee, Nancy H**., Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1970; plastic surgery. Died Aug. 1, 2022, aged 75. Survived by her husband, Toby Condliffe, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. McKee’s obituary: [https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25507358/nancy-hunt-mckee-condliffe](https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25507358/nancy-hunt-mckee-condliffe)

**McPherson, Ewan C**., Huntsville, Ont.; University of St. Andrews (Scotland), 1968; general practice. Died Mar. 10, 2023, aged 80. Survived by 4 children and 11 grandchildren. Read Dr. McPherson’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/muskokaregion/name/ewan-mcpherson-obituary?id=51564530](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/muskokaregion/name/ewan-mcpherson-obituary?id=51564530)

**Pless, Ivan B**., Montréal, Que.; Western University, 1958; pediatrics, epidemiology; professor emeritus, McGill University; officer, Order of Canada. Died Aug. 1, 2023, aged 90. Survived by 3 children, 5 grandchildren and his companion, Patricia Kirby. Read Dr. Pless’ obituary: [https://www.paperman.com/en/funerals/2023-8-6-dr--ivan-barry-pless-o-c-](https://www.paperman.com/en/funerals/2023-8-6-dr--ivan-barry-pless-o-c-)

**Reader, Robert (Bob)**, Tiny, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1978; family medicine. Died Aug. 5, 2022, aged 81. Survived by his wife Susan, 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Reader’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/simcoe/name/bob-reader-obituary?id=39961429](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/simcoe/name/bob-reader-obituary?id=39961429)

**Richards, Jo-Anne E**., Burlington, Ont.; Western University, 1953; pediatrics. Died Sept. 9, 2022, aged 93. Survived by 6 children, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Richards’ obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/jo-anne-richards-obituary?id=39805484](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/jo-anne-richards-obituary?id=39805484)

**Russell, C. Scott**, Collingwood, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1955; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Oct. 11, 2022, aged 91. Survived by 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Russell’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/c-russell-obituary?id=39915031](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/c-russell-obituary?id=39915031)

**Stiles, Gerald E. (Jerry)**, Saint John, NB; Dalhousie University, 1968; vascular surgery. Died Aug. 5, 2023, aged 82. Read Dr. Stiles’ obituary: [https://brenansfh.com/tribute/details/32115/Dr-Gerald-Stiles/obituary.html](https://brenansfh.com/tribute/details/32115/Dr-Gerald-Stiles/obituary.html)

**Troffe, Brian E**., Vancouver, B.C.; University of British Columbia, 1976; family medicine, occupational health. Died June 14, 2023, aged 76. Survived by his wife Susan, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Troffe’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/brian-troffe-1088447353](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/brian-troffe-1088447353)

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