December 2023 obituaries
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**Apps, Robert C. (Bob)**, Orangeville, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1966; internal medicine. Died Feb. 18, 2023, aged 81. Survived by his wife Lee, 3 children, 1 stepchild and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Apps’ obituary: [https://www.dodsandmcnair.com/memorials/robert-apps/5142872/](https://www.dodsandmcnair.com/memorials/robert-apps/5142872/)

**Armstrong, Harvey A.**, Kingston, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1964; child psychiatry. Died July 24, 2023, aged 86. Survived by his wife Mary, 1 child and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Armstrong’s obituary: [https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/harvey-armstrong-1088612713](https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/harvey-armstrong-1088612713)

**Arundell, Geoffrey W.**, Victoria, B.C.; University of British Columbia, 1966; anesthesiology. Died Sept. 14, 2023, aged 83. Read Dr. Arundell’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/victoria-bc/geoffrey-arundell-11462186](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/victoria-bc/geoffrey-arundell-11462186)

**Atia, John N.**, Amherst, NS; Cairo University (Egypt), 1989; family medicine. Died Sept. 17, 2023, aged 57. Survived by his wife Lydia and 2 children. Read Dr. Atia’s obituary: [https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/obituaries/dr-john-noshi-atallah-atia-92373/](https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/obituaries/dr-john-noshi-atallah-atia-92373/)

**Aubry, André**, Trois-Rivières, Que.; Université Laval, 1960; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Mar. 29, 2023, aged 90. Survived by his wife, Pierrette Grenier, 1 child and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Aubry’s obituary: [https://necrologie.cn2i.ca/dr-andre-aubry/avis-de-deces/le-nouvelliste/100019557](https://necrologie.cn2i.ca/dr-andre-aubry/avis-de-deces/le-nouvelliste/100019557)

**Baker, Gordon A.**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1958; psychiatry. Died Dec. 18, 2022, aged 90. Survived by his wife Harriet, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Baker’s obituary: [https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/dr-gordon-a-baker/](https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/dr-gordon-a-baker/)

**Bergen, Peter C.**, Waterloo, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1955; general practice. Died Apr. 19, 2023, aged 94. Read Dr. Bergen’s obituary: [https://www.oma.org/newsroom/in-memoriam/2023/dr-peter-cornelius-bergen/](https://www.oma.org/newsroom/in-memoriam/2023/dr-peter-cornelius-bergen/)

**Brewerton, Steele C.**, Magrath, Alta.; University of Alberta, 1948; general practice. Died Oct. 13, 2023, aged 100. Survived by his wife, Blaudwin Loree, 5 children, 26 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Brewerton’s obituary: [http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca/brewerton-steele.html](http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca/brewerton-steele.html)

**Brooks, Simon A.**, Lunenburg, NS; University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1974; psychiatry. Died Sept. 15, 2023, aged 75. Survived by his wife Ann, 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Brooks’ obituary: [https://www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca/book-of-memories/5276802/Brooks-Simon-/index.php](https://www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca/book-of-memories/5276802/Brooks-Simon-/index.php)

**Broome, Thomas P.**, Victoria, B.C.; Queen’s University, 1956; internal medicine. Died Sept. 3, 2023, aged 91. Survived by 1 child. Read Dr. Broome’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/thomas-broome-obituary?id=53117257](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/thomas-broome-obituary?id=53117257)

**Brown, Robert I.**, London, Ont.; Western University; cardiology. Died Oct. 26, 2023, aged 69. Survived by his wife Judy, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Brown’s obituary: [https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-brown-1088984121](https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-brown-1088984121)

**Burke, Brian R.**, Essex, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1984; psychiatry. Died July 6, 2023, aged 64. Survived by his wife Winifred and 4 children. Read Dr. Burke’s obituary: [https://www.familiesfirst.ca/memorials/dr-brian-burke/5227321/](https://www.familiesfirst.ca/memorials/dr-brian-burke/5227321/)

**Charters, James E.**, Taunton Mills, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1954; former group captain, Royal Canadian Air Force; general practice. Died Mar. 10, 2023, aged 95. Survived by his wife Joan, 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Charters’ obituary: [https://newediukfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5156787/Charters-James/index.php](https://newediukfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5156787/Charters-James/index.php)

**Cole, Arthur H.**, Picton, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1955; anesthesiology. Died Sept. 22, 2023, aged 93. Survived by his wife Judy, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 stepchildren, and his step-grandchildren. Read Dr. Cole’s obituary: [https://www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com/memorials/arthur-cole/5279120/](https://www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com/memorials/arthur-cole/5279120/)

**Cooke, Gabriel M. (Gabe)**, Toronto, Ont.; University College Cork (Ireland), 1964; diagnostic radiology. Died Mar. 21, 2023, aged 83. Survived by his wife Dee, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Read Dr. Cooke’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/gabriel-cooke-1088264108](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/gabriel-cooke-1088264108)

**Costin, Thomas B.**, Burlington, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1961; general practice. Died Mar. 26, 2023, aged 88. Survived by his wife Penelope, 10 children, 27 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Costin’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/thomas-costin-1087986622](https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/thomas-costin-1087986622)

**Dagenais, Yves M.**, Outremont, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1953; internal medicine. Died July 18, 2023, aged 97. Survived by his wife Aline, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Dagenais’ obituary: [https://www.urgelbourgie.com/fr/avis-de-deces/71659-yves-dagenais](https://www.urgelbourgie.com/fr/avis-de-deces/71659-yves-dagenais)

**Davison, Peter D.**, Manotick, Ont.; Queen’s University Belfast (Northern Ireland), 1969; general practice. Died June 12, 2023, aged 77. Survived by his wife Judy, 5 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Davison’s obituary: [https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-peter-davison-1088462411](https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-peter-davison-1088462411)

**Durrant, Timothy J.**, Oakville, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1988; diagnostic radiology. Died Apr. 21, 2023, aged 62. Survived by his spouse, Linda Austin, and 1 child. Read Dr. Durrant’s obituary: [https://www.koprivataylor.com/obituary/timothy-tim-durrant](https://www.koprivataylor.com/obituary/timothy-tim-durrant)

**Du Toit, Matthys M.**, Victoria, B.C.; University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1956; ophthalmology. Died Sept. 2, 2023, aged 90. Survived by his wife Daphne, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. du Toit’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/matthys-du-toit-obituary?id=53090641](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/matthys-du-toit-obituary?id=53090641)

**Edmonds, C. Brodie**, Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1962; otolaryngology. Died Oct. 27, 2023, aged 87. Survived by his partner, Jill Wade. Read Dr. Edmonds’ obituary: [https://globe2go.pressreader.com/article/282273850090050](https://globe2go.pressreader.com/article/282273850090050)

**Falvey, Denis M.**, Upper Kingsburg, NS; Dalhousie University, 1977; ophthalmology; former medical officer, Canadian Forces. Died Sept. 14, 2023, aged 74. Survived by his wife Ann, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Falvey’s obituary: [https://www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca/book-of-memories/5270044/Falvey-Denis-/index.php](https://www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca/book-of-memories/5270044/Falvey-Denis-/index.php)

**Ferguson, Blair R.**, Oakville, Ont.; University of Alberta, 1971; general practice. Died Sept. 8, 2023, aged 78. Survived by his wife Anne, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Ferguson’s obituary: [https://www.koprivataylor.com/obituary/dr-blair-ferguson](https://www.koprivataylor.com/obituary/dr-blair-ferguson)

**Ferguson, Gordon B.**, Port Hawkesbury, NS; Dalhousie University, 1980; family medicine. Died Oct. 26, 2023, aged 68. Survived by his wife, Dr. Celina White, 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Ferguson’s obituary: [https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/29740432/dr-gordon-brian-ferguson](https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/29740432/dr-gordon-brian-ferguson)

**Frei, Jaroslav V. (John)**, Toronto, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1956; general pathology, PhD. Died Nov. 16, 2023, aged 94. Survived by 5 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Frei’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/jaroslav-frei-obituary?id=53621510](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/jaroslav-frei-obituary?id=53621510)

**Gallego, Miguel**, Brantford, Ont.; Valladolid University (Spain), 1953; family medicine. Died Sept. 6, 2023, aged 94. Survived by his wife Consuelo, 3 children and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Gallego’s obituary: [https://www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Miguel-Gallego?obId=29395751](https://www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Miguel-Gallego?obId=29395751)

**Gingrich, David E.**, Kitchener, Ont.; Western University, 1965; general practice. Died Aug. 30, 2023, aged 83. Survived by his wife Judy, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Gingrich’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/david-gingrich-obituary?id=53057877](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/david-gingrich-obituary?id=53057877)

**Ginzberg, Edith Zoltan**, North York, Ont.; Semmelweis University (Hungary), 1956; general practice. Died Aug. 29, 2023, aged 92. Survived by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Zoltan’s obituary: [https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/edith-ginzberg-1088749765](https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/edith-ginzberg-1088749765)

**Gluck, Manuel (Manny)**, Ottawa, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1956; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Aug. 25, 2023, aged 95. Survived by his wife, Cheryle Hothersall-Gluck, 6 children, 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Gluck’s obituary: [https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/manuel-manny-gluck/5260205/](https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/manuel-manny-gluck/5260205/)

**Hahn, Michael E. (Mike)**, West Kelowna, BC; Western University, 1979; gastroenterology. Died Sept. 30, 2023, aged 71. Survived by his wife Lee, 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Hahn’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/michael-hahn-1088903941](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/michael-hahn-1088903941)

**Hankins, Jennifer E.**, Port Alberni, BC; Western University, 1999; general surgery. Died May 16, 2023, aged 54.

**Hanley, Hilda C.**, Milford, Connecticut; University of Toronto, 1963; endocrinology. Died Jan. 7, 2023, aged 85. Read Dr. Hanley’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nhregister/name/hilda-malisek-obituary?id=38611180](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nhregister/name/hilda-malisek-obituary?id=38611180)

**Harman, John K.**, Barrie, Ont.; University College Cork (Ireland), 1980; family medicine. Died May 11, 2023, aged 66. Survived by 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

**Harwood, Robin P.**, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; University of Saskatchewan, 2005; anesthesiology. Died May 9, 2023, aged 57. Survived by his partner, Allison Richard, and her 2 children. Read Dr. Harwood’s obituary: [https://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/harwood-dr-robin-6984621](https://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/harwood-dr-robin-6984621)

**Heimlich, Hans J.**, Victoria, B.C.; University of British Columbia, 1965; general practice. Died Feb. 23, 2023, aged 91. Survived by 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Heimlich’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/hans-heimlich-obituary?id=49337826](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/hans-heimlich-obituary?id=49337826)

**Hitch, Donald A.**, Dundas, Ont.; Western University, 1949; otolaryngology. Died Mar. 26, 2023, aged 97. Survived by 3 children, 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Hitch’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/don-hitch-obituary?id=51685325](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/don-hitch-obituary?id=51685325)

**Jayasuriya, D. Sushila**, Nepean, Ont.; University of Colombo (Sri Lanka), 1970; psychiatry. Died July 1, 2023, aged 78. Read Dr. Jayasuriya’s obituary: [https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/dheemathie-sushila-jayasuriya/5224197/](https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/dheemathie-sushila-jayasuriya/5224197/)

**Jina, Abdul F.**, Toronto, Ont.; McMaster University, 1974; internal medicine. Died June 28, 2023, aged 74. Survived by 1 child. Read Dr. Jina’s obituary: [https://windsorstar.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-abdul-jina-1088496566](https://windsorstar.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-abdul-jina-1088496566)

**Jones, Alexander E.**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1966; family medicine, emergency medicine. Died Oct. 24, 2023, aged 84. Survived by his wife Sharon, 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Dr. Jones’ obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/alexander-jones-m-d-1089019352](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/alexander-jones-m-d-1089019352)

**Juda, Tibor**, Toronto, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1961; urology. Died Mar. 4, 2023, aged 89. Read Dr. Juda’s obituary: [https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/tibor-juda/](https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/tibor-juda/)

**Kenney, Ann**, Tupelo, Mississippi; University of Toronto, 1988; family medicine. Died Jan. 24, 2023, aged 69. Survived by her husband, John Elstad, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kenney’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/ann-kenney-1088263278](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/ann-kenney-1088263278)

**Keogh, Richard K. (Dick)**, North Saanich, BC; McGill University, 1956; diagnostic radiology. Died May 6, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his wife Ruth, 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Keogh’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/richard-keogh-obituary?id=51984220](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/richard-keogh-obituary?id=51984220)

**Kimber, Ronald W.**, Toronto, Ont.; Western University, 1959; internal medicine. Died June 22, 2023, aged 90. Survived by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kimber’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/ronald-kimber-obituary?id=52360443](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/ronald-kimber-obituary?id=52360443)

**Knight, Charles J.**, Nepean, Ont.; Western University, 1957; general practice. Died Sept. 1, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his wife Margaret, 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Knight’s obituary: [https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/charles-knight-1088797212](https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/charles-knight-1088797212)

**Kosoy, Martin H.**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1959; pediatrics. Died July 25, 2023, aged 89. Survived by his wife Estelle, 3 children and 15 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kosoy’s obituary: [https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-martin-kosoy-1088601792](https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-martin-kosoy-1088601792)

**Kyle, William E.**, Kenora, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1968; diagnostic radiology. Died Oct. 9, 2023, aged 81. Survived by his wife Eleanor, 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kyle’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kenora-on/william-kyle-11491802](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kenora-on/william-kyle-11491802)

**LeBoldus, Gordon M.**, London, Ont.; Western University, 1960; otolaryngology. Died Oct. 24, 2023, aged 87. Survived by his wife Margaret, 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Read Dr. LeBoldus’ obituary: [https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/gordon-leboldus-1088980278](https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/gordon-leboldus-1088980278)

**Little, James G.**, Belleville, Ont.; McGill University, 1954; ophthalmology. Died Feb. 21, 2023, aged 93. Survived by his wife Barbara, 2 children, 1 stepchild, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Little’s obituary: [https://intelligencer.remembering.ca/obituary/james-little-1087197171](https://intelligencer.remembering.ca/obituary/james-little-1087197171)

**Livshin, Oleg**, Maple, Ont.; First Moscow University (Russia), 1960; general practice. Died Aug. 12, 2023, aged 83. Survived by his wife Nina and his children and grandchildren. Read Dr. Livshin’s obituary: [https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/dr-oleg-livshin/](https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/dr-oleg-livshin/)

**MacLeod, Ian D.**, Peterborough, Ont.; University of Manitoba, 1989; family medicine. Died July 4, 2023, aged 63. Survived by his wife, Rosana Aganan, and 1 child. Read Dr. MacLeod’s obituary: [https://www.basicfunerals.ca/obituaries/Ian-MacLeod](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/obituaries/Ian-MacLeod)

**MacNeil, John P.**, Toronto, Ont.; Dalhousie University, 1990; anesthesiology. Died June 30, 2023, aged 59. Survived by 4 children. Read Dr. MacNeil’s obituary: [https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28331722/john-peter-macneil](https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28331722/john-peter-macneil)

**Mandavia, Sharad G.**, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; University of Bombay (India), 1964; anatomical pathology. Died Feb. 3, 2023, aged 85. Survived by his wife Lavina, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Mandavia’s obituary: [https://www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca/obituaries/Dr-Sharad-G-Mandavia?obId=27448248](https://www.hoskinsfuneralhomes.ca/obituaries/Dr-Sharad-G-Mandavia?obId=27448248)

**Marcoux, Gendron**, Québec, Que.; Université Laval, 1946; general surgery. Died Sept. 2, 2023, aged 102. Survived by 1 child. Read Dr. Marcoux’s obituary: [https://wilbrodrobert.com/fr/avisde-deces/marcoux-gendron-docteur.2464](https://wilbrodrobert.com/fr/avisde-deces/marcoux-gendron-docteur.2464)

**Matsusaki, Hisashi (Hi)**, Hamilton, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1957; general practice. Died Mar. 12, 2023, aged 94. Survived by 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Matsusaki’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/hisashi-matsusaki-1087986278](https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/hisashi-matsusaki-1087986278)

**McClelland, Bryan A.**, Alabaster, Alabama; University of Toronto, 1977; family medicine. Died Dec. 1, 2022, aged 69. Survived by 5 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. McClelland’s obituary: [https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/birmingham/name/bryan-mcclelland-obituary?id=38369590](https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/birmingham/name/bryan-mcclelland-obituary?id=38369590)

**McMahan, Jay S.**, Kingston, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1960; general practice. Died Oct. 26, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his wife Bea, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. McMahan’s obituary: [https://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jay-S-McMahan?obId=29717943](https://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jay-S-McMahan?obId=29717943)

**Miki, Patrick Y.**, Langley, B.C.; University of Manitoba, 1955; diagnostic radiology; former medical officer, Canadian Forces. Died Aug. 16, 2023, aged 93. Survived by his wife Diane, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Miki’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/patrick-miki-1088797170](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/patrick-miki-1088797170)

**Mohr, Bruce P.**, Squamish, B.C.; University of Ottawa, 1984; family medicine. Died May 28, 2023, aged 66. Survived by 1 child and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Mohr’s obituary: [https://memorials.squamishfuneralchapel.com/dr-bruce-mohr/5201096/](https://memorials.squamishfuneralchapel.com/dr-bruce-mohr/5201096/)

**Munnoch, Norman M.**, Burlington, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1952; general practice. Died Nov. 6, 2023, aged 94. Survived by his wife Margaret, 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Munnoch’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/norman-munnoch-obituary?id=53556598](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/norman-munnoch-obituary?id=53556598)

**O’Neill, Michael O.**, Victoria, B.C.; University of Alberta, 1971; orthopedic surgery. Died Apr. 18, 2023, aged 75. Survived by his wife Laurie, 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. O’Neill’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/michael-o-neill-obituary?id=51702146](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/michael-o-neill-obituary?id=51702146)

**Pelland, Barrie R.**, Kelowna, BC; University of Alberta, 1974; general practice. Died Oct. 30, 2023, aged 81. Survived by his wife Mariette, 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Pelland’s obituary: [https://www.castanet.net/obituaries/PELLAND%2C\_Barrie\_Robert\_Joseph/29532/](https://www.castanet.net/obituaries/PELLAND%2C_Barrie_Robert_Joseph/29532/)

**Peroff, Ronald P.**, Hilo, Hawaii; University of Toronto, 1967; otolaryngology. Died Oct. 10, 2022, aged 80. Survived by his wife, Karen Hastings, 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Peroff’s obituary: [https://obits.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/06/ronald-peroff-m-d-06112022/](https://obits.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/06/ronald-peroff-m-d-06112022/)

**Rhodes, Harold J.**, Burnaby, BC; University of British Columbia, 1973; general practice. Died Oct. 17, 2023, aged 79. Survived by his wife Brenda, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Rhodes’ obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/harold-rhodes-1088980264](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/harold-rhodes-1088980264)

**Robertson, Alan R.**, Oromocto, NB; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1955; forensic psychiatry. Died Oct. 24, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his wife Rona, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Robertson’s obituary: [https://www.bishopsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/173427](https://www.bishopsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/173427)

**Sazant, Marvin**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1961; general practice. Died Nov. 15, 2022, aged 87. Read Dr. Sazant’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/marvin-sazant-obituary?id=39807576](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/marvin-sazant-obituary?id=39807576)

**Sekla-Farag, Laila H.**, Winnipeg, Man.; Alexandria University (Egypt), 1957; general practice. Died July 21, 2023, aged 91. Read Dr. Sekla-Farag’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/laila-sekla-farag-11382479](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/laila-sekla-farag-11382479)

**Shearer, Robin S.**, London, Ont.; Western University, 1964; general practice. Died Mar. 23, 2023, aged 86. Survived by his wife Granya, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Read Dr. Shearer’s obituary: [https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/robin-shearer-1087334348](https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/robin-shearer-1087334348)

**Simurda, John**, Gatineau, Que.; University of Ottawa, 1951; general surgery. Died Oct. 9, 2022, aged 99. Survived by his wife Anida and 2 children. Read Dr. Simurda’s obituary: [https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/john-simurda-1086443245](https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/john-simurda-1086443245)

**Stalker, Malcolm J.**, Kingston, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1954; internal medicine. Died Oct. 25, 2023, aged 94. Survived by 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Stalker’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/malcolm-stalker-obituary?id=53449392](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/malcolm-stalker-obituary?id=53449392)

**Stockenstrom, Eric E. (Gidius)**, Vancouver, B.C.; University of Pretoria (South Africa), 1982; family medicine. Died Sept. 8, 2023, aged 64. Survived by his wife, Hannelie. Read Dr. Stockenstrom’s obituary: [https://amherstcremation.com/memorials/stockenstrom.html](https://amherstcremation.com/memorials/stockenstrom.html)

**Tucker, William S. (Bill)**, Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1968; neurosurgery. Died Oct. 2, 2023, aged 80. Survived by 2 children, their mother Ruth, 4 grandchildren, his partner Barbara, and her child and grandchild. Read Dr. Tucker’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/william-tucker-obituary?id=53343214](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/william-tucker-obituary?id=53343214)

**Vesselago, Michael G.**, Hamilton, Ont.; University of Pennsylvania (US), 1965; general practice. Died Apr. 2, 2023, aged 83. Survived by his wife, Barbara Turner-Vesselago. Read Dr. Vesselago’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/michael-vesselago-1088264606](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/michael-vesselago-1088264606)

**Walker, Margot A.**, Nanaimo, B.C.; Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1979; family medicine. Died May 13, 2023, aged 75.

**Waxman, Sorrell H.**, Honolulu, Hawaii; University of Toronto, 1956; pediatrics. Died Feb. 26, 2023, aged 94. Survived by his wife Tia, 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Dr. Waxman’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kaneohe-hi/sorrell-waxman-11180393](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kaneohe-hi/sorrell-waxman-11180393)

**Wigmore, Ernest W.**, Cranbrook, B.C.; University of Saskatchewan, 1965; general practice. Died Sept. 10, 2023, aged 85. Survived by his wife Gaylene, 4 children and 11 grandchildren. Read Dr. Wigmore’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ernest-wigmore-obituary?id=53123355](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ernest-wigmore-obituary?id=53123355)

**Wilkes, James R.**, Peterborough, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1956; psychiatry. Died Oct. 7, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his wife, Diana Collins, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and “a large blended family.” Read Dr. Wilkes’ obituary: [https://obituaries.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/obituary/james-wilkes-1088929113](https://obituaries.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/obituary/james-wilkes-1088929113)

**Wilson, Scott N.**, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1995; family medicine. Died Mar. 28, 2023, aged 56. Survived by his husband, Jake Lucas, and 3 children. Read Dr. Wilson’s obituary: [https://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/wilson-dr-scott-6813399](https://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/wilson-dr-scott-6813399)

**Wilson, Thomas G.S.**, Cobourg, Ont.; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1959; general practice. Died Aug. 8, 2023, aged 87. Survived by his wife Anne, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Wilson’s obituary: [https://www.maccoubrey.com/service/6924/dr-thomas-george-scott-wilson](https://www.maccoubrey.com/service/6924/dr-thomas-george-scott-wilson)

**Wood, John C.**, Kelowna, B.C.; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1974; general practice. Died Oct. 19, 2023, aged 73.

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