October 2023 obituaries
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**Auger, Claude**, Montréal, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1960; anatomical pathology. Died Apr. 8, 2023, aged 88. Survived by his wife, Yolande Bonenfant Auger, 1 child and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Auger’s obituary: [https://www.urgelbourgie.com/fr/avis-de-deces/70504-claude-auger](https://www.urgelbourgie.com/fr/avis-de-deces/70504-claude-auger)

**Buchan, William R.**, Vancouver, B.C.; University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1950; family medicine. Died June 19, 2022, aged 94. Read Dr. Buchan’s obituary: [https://ceremonies.ubc.ca/2022/08/16/william-r-buchan/](https://ceremonies.ubc.ca/2022/08/16/william-r-buchan/)

**Cathcart, L. Murray**, Toronto, Ont.; University of Alberta, 1957; family medicine; professor emeritus, University of Toronto. Died Aug. 27, 2023, aged 95. Survived by his wife Ruth, 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Cathcart’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/toronto-on/lance-cathcart-11422399](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/toronto-on/lance-cathcart-11422399)

**Culliton, Elsie I.**, Lakefield, Ont.; University of Manitoba, 1951; general practice. Died July 28, 2023, aged 96. Survived by her spouse, Ellis Culliton, 2 children, 1 stepchild and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Culliton’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/obituary/dr-elsie-irene-culliton-1088624229](https://obituaries.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/obituary/dr-elsie-irene-culliton-1088624229)

**Forstner, Gordon G.**, Ajax, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1958; internal medicine, gastroenterology; past president, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology; professor emeritus, University of Toronto. Died July 26, 2023, aged 89. Survived by 2 children, 2 stepchildren, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Forstner’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/gordon-forstner-obituary?id=53005900](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/gordon-forstner-obituary?id=53005900)

**Hallowell, Mary**, Vancouver, B.C.; University of Leeds (England), 1950; pediatrics. Died July 18, 2023, aged 97. Read Dr. Hallowell’s obituary: [https://bcmj.org/obituaries/dr-mary-hallowell-1926-2023](https://bcmj.org/obituaries/dr-mary-hallowell-1926-2023)

**John, Lal**, Surrey, BC; Madras University (India), 1964; general practice. Died July 28, 2023, aged 84. Read Dr. John’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/surrey-bc/lal-john-11390893](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/surrey-bc/lal-john-11390893)

**Nixon, Bruce J.**, Gainesville, Ga.; McMaster University, 1984; neurosurgery. Died July 23, 2023, aged 69. Survived by his partner, Robin Thompson, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Nixon’s obituary: [https://www.barrietoday.com/obituaries/nixon-dr-bruce-james-7331903](https://www.barrietoday.com/obituaries/nixon-dr-bruce-james-7331903)

**Oates, Jennifer S.**, Metchosin, B.C.; University of British Columbia, 2003; geriatric psychiatry. Died Aug. 7, 2023, aged 50. Survived by 2 children and her former spouse, Chris Simmons. Read Dr. Oates’ obituary: [https://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/dr-jennifer-sibilla-maria-oates](https://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/dr-jennifer-sibilla-maria-oates)

**Parkash, Rajender**, Halifax, N.S.; Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences (India), 1959; internal medicine. Died Aug. 21, 2023, aged 87. Survived by his wife Asha, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Parkash’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/halifax-ns/rajender-parkash-11415939](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/halifax-ns/rajender-parkash-11415939)

**Pearce, William G.**, Edmonton, Alta.; University of British Columbia, 1956; ophthalmology. Died July 7, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his wife Jarka, his first wife Lucie, 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 stepchild and 2 step-grandchildren. Read Dr. Pearce’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/william-pearce-obituary?id=52578660](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/william-pearce-obituary?id=52578660)

**Sutton, Melvin R.**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1953; urology. Died Aug. 7, 2023, aged 96. Survived by 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Sutton’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/melvin-sutton-obituary?id=52654087](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/melvin-sutton-obituary?id=52654087)

**Swayze, Claude R.**, St. Paul, Minn.; University of Toronto, 1961; anesthesia. Died Aug. 2, 2023, aged 86. Survived by his wife Maryann, 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Swayze’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-claude-swayze-1088672357](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-claude-swayze-1088672357)

**Zielonko, Walter**, Guelph, Ont.; Western University, 1957; psychiatry. Died Apr. 19, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his wife Marlene, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Zielonko’s obituary: [https://www.guelphtoday.com/obituaries/zielonko-walter-6889131](https://www.guelphtoday.com/obituaries/zielonko-walter-6889131)

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