May 2024 obituaries
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**Anwan, Jane E.**, Brantford, Ont.; University of St. Andrews (Scotland), 1959; anesthesiology. Died Feb. 25, 2024, aged 91. Survived by 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Anwan’s obituary: [https://www.budgellfuneralhome.ca/obituary/jane-anwan](https://www.budgellfuneralhome.ca/obituary/jane-anwan)

**Balan, Rama**, India; Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1978; family medicine. Died Jan. 15, 2024, aged 75. Survived by 3 children, their mother Effie, and 8 grandchildren. Read Dr. Balan’s obituary: [https://www.dunphys.ca/obituary/DrRama-Balan](https://www.dunphys.ca/obituary/DrRama-Balan)

**Bayly, Peter L.**, Lively, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1966; general practice. Died Mar. 2, 2024, aged 86. Survived by his wife Jeannette, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Bayly’s obituary: [https://www.sudbury.com/obituaries/bayly-dr-peter-8400362](https://www.sudbury.com/obituaries/bayly-dr-peter-8400362)

**Beale, Lillias E.**, West Vancouver, BC; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1948; general practice. Died Aug. 5, 2023, aged 98. Survived by 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Beale’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/lillias-beale-obituary?pid=205074357](https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/lillias-beale-obituary?pid=205074357)

**Belcourt, Christian L.**, Dartmouth, NS; University of London (England), 1952; diagnostic radiology. Died Dec. 21, 2023, aged 97. Survived by his wife Terry, 2 children and 8 grandchildren. Read Dr. Belcourt’s obituary: [https://www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca/obituary/dr-christian-louis-belcourt](https://www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca/obituary/dr-christian-louis-belcourt)

**Belmonte, Mimi M.**, Verdun, Que.; McGill University, 1952; endocrinology and metabolism. Died Jan. 3, 2024, aged 97. Read Dr. Belmonte’s obituary: [https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/mimi-belmonte-1089310898](https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/mimi-belmonte-1089310898)

**Betit, Jean-Luc**, Victoriaville, Que.; Université Laval, 1973; general practice. Died Mar. 20, 2024, aged 75. Survived by his partner, Nicole Pellerin, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Read Dr. Betit’s obituary: [https://www.gregoiredesrochers.com/avis-de-deces/8656/dr-jean-luc-betit](https://www.gregoiredesrochers.com/avis-de-deces/8656/dr-jean-luc-betit)

**Bird, Charles E.**, Kingston, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1956; internal medicine. Died Mar. 21, 2024, aged 92. Survived by his wife, Irene Pascoe, 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Bird’s obituary: [https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/charles-bird-1089496951](https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/charles-bird-1089496951)

**Bissonnette, Marcel X.**, Brownsburg-Chatham, Que.; University of Ottawa, 1960; general surgery. Died Mar. 3, 2024, aged 91.

**Brooks, Caleb B.**, Outremont, Que.; Dalhousie University, 1963; orthopedic surgery. Died Oct. 3, 2023, aged 89. Survived by his wife Mary, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Read Dr. Brooks’ obituary: [https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/caleb-brooks-1089029189](https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/caleb-brooks-1089029189)

**Brown, Robert L.**, Halifax, NS; Dalhousie University, 1963; general practice. Died Mar. 27, 2024, aged 86. Survived by his wife Jean, 10 children, 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Brown’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/robert-brown-11747367](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/robert-brown-11747367)

**Buckridan, Latif**, Windsor, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1962; anesthesiology. Died Jan. 13, 2024, aged 92. Survived by his former wife, Mary Lou, his companion, Lucia Gualdieri, 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Read Dr. Buckridan’s obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/janisse/obituaries/latif-buckridan/117998.html](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/janisse/obituaries/latif-buckridan/117998.html)

**Cham, Patrick C.**, Burnaby, BC; McGill University, 1968; general practice. Died Mar. 13, 2024, aged 83. Survived by his wife Gigi and 2 children. Read Dr. Cham’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/burnaby-bc/patrick-cham-11714028](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/burnaby-bc/patrick-cham-11714028)

**Cleary, Eilish**, Penniac, NB; Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), 1985; general practice. Died Mar. 22, 2024, aged 60. Survived by 4 children, her partner, Paul Meyer, and the father of her children, Gerard Beirne. Read Dr. Cleary’s obituary: [https://mcadamsfh.com/tribute/details/1671/Dr-Eilish-Cleary/obituary.html](https://mcadamsfh.com/tribute/details/1671/Dr-Eilish-Cleary/obituary.html)

**Collins, Micheline**, Montréal, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1975; dermatology. Died Mar. 1, 2024, aged 74. Read Dr. Collins’ obituary: [https://yveslegare.com/en/avis-deces/micheline-collins-m-d-1950-2024/](https://yveslegare.com/en/avis-deces/micheline-collins-m-d-1950-2024/)

**Cooper, Robert C.**, Red Deer, Alta.; University of Saskatchewan, 1957; general practice. Died Jan. 14, 2024, aged 91. Survived by his wife Anne, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Cooper’s obituary: [https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/obituaries/dr-robert-cooper-7300525](https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/obituaries/dr-robert-cooper-7300525)

**Covenden, Sivalingam**, Edmonton, Alta.; Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland), 1967; general practice. Died Apr. 14, 2024, aged 91. Survived by his wife Carole, 5 children, 1 stepchild, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Covenden’s obituary: [https://obituaries.parkmemorial.com/dr-sivalingam-covenden/5413214/obituary.php](https://obituaries.parkmemorial.com/dr-sivalingam-covenden/5413214/obituary.php)

**David, Mirla F.**, Winnipeg, Man.; University of Santo Tomas (Philippines), 1957; clinical allergy. Died Mar. 13, 2024, aged 87. Survived by her husband, Dr. Edmund Faridy, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. David’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/mirla-faridy-11714619](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/mirla-faridy-11714619)

**Davies, Nans E.**, Regina, Sask.; University of Alberta, 1954; dermatology. Died Mar. 29, 2024, aged 93. Read Dr. Davies’ obituary: [https://leaderpost.remembering.ca/obituary/nans-davies-1089539476](https://leaderpost.remembering.ca/obituary/nans-davies-1089539476)

**Dennis, John T.**, Stephenville, NL; University of Birmingham (England), 1958; general practice. Died Feb. 17, 2024, aged 89. Survived by his wife Yvonne, 1 child and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Dennis’ obituary: [https://www.russellsfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/John-Terry-Dennis?obId=30799550](https://www.russellsfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/John-Terry-Dennis?obId=30799550)

**Dewar, Richard D.**, West Kelowna, BC; University of Alberta, 1968; orthopedic surgery. Died Mar. 9, 2024, aged 80. Survived by his wife Paulette. Read Dr. Dewar’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/kelowna-bc/richard-dewar-11704402](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/kelowna-bc/richard-dewar-11704402)

**Donaldson, William J. (Jack)**, Flin Flon, Man.; University of Manitoba, 1967; general practice. Died Mar. 30, 2024, aged 80. Read Dr. Donaldson’s obituary: [https://www.grantfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jack-Donaldson](https://www.grantfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jack-Donaldson)

**Dooley, Patrick J.**, Petawawa, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1982; family medicine. Died Feb. 16, 2024, aged 70. Survived by his wife, Laurie Courchesne-Dooley, and 2 children. Read Dr. Dooley’s obituary: [https://memorials.murphyfuneralhome.ca/dr-patrick-j-dooley/5381188/](https://memorials.murphyfuneralhome.ca/dr-patrick-j-dooley/5381188/)

**Drolet, Henri**, Québec, Que.; Université Laval, 1956; anesthesiology. Died Mar. 23, 2024, aged 94. Survived by 6 children, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Drolet’s obituary: [https://www.journaldequebec.com/2024/04/13/fd67d09b30/drolet-henri](https://www.journaldequebec.com/2024/04/13/fd67d09b30/drolet-henri)

**Dubois, John R.**, London, Ont.; University of Michigan (US), 1956; psychiatry. Died Dec. 5, 2023, aged 92. Survived by 3 children, 2 stepchildren and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Dubois’ obituary: [https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/john-dubois-1089165445](https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/john-dubois-1089165445)

**Eastwood, M. Robin**, Plymouth, England; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1962; psychiatry. Died Apr. 1, 2024, aged 86. Survived by 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Eastwood’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/michael-eastwood-obituary?id=54865883](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/michael-eastwood-obituary?id=54865883)

**Eid, Thomas C.**, Nanaimo, BC; University of Toronto, 1956; urology. Died Dec. 28, 2023, aged 90. Survived by his wife Jeanne, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Eid’s obituary: [https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/obituaries/dr-thomas-eid-7294398](https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/obituaries/dr-thomas-eid-7294398)

**Engels, W. Dennis**, Montréal, Que.; University of Alberta, 1956; psychiatry. Died Nov. 7, 2023, aged 94. Survived by his wife, Mary-Louise, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. A colleague wrote: “He worked at the Allan Memorial Institute of Psychiatry in Montreal for over 50 years.” Read Dr. Engels’ obituary: [https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/dennis-engels-1089037391](https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/dennis-engels-1089037391)

**Este, Francis A.**, West Vancouver, BC; University of Alberta, 1991; urology. Died Mar. 21, 2023, aged 55.

**Fast, Richard B.**, Whitehorse, YT; University of British Columbia, 1966; general practice; former medical officer, Royal Canadian Navy. Died Nov. 18, 2023, aged 82. Survived by his partner, Margaret D’Arcy, and 2 children. Read Dr. Fast’s obituary: [https://www.whitehorsestar.com/Obituaries/in-loving-memory-of-richard-brian-fast](https://www.whitehorsestar.com/Obituaries/in-loving-memory-of-richard-brian-fast)

**Fecteau, David**, Québec, Que.; Université Laval, 2002; pediatrics. Died Nov. 4, 2023, aged 46. Survived by his wife, Marylène Villeneuve, 2 children, and the mother of his children, Marie-Claude Brousseau. Read Dr. Fecteau’s obituary: [https://www.lepinecloutier.com/fr/avis-de-deces/72758-david-fecteau#/](https://www.lepinecloutier.com/fr/avis-de-deces/72758-david-fecteau#/)

**Fenton, Godfrey M. (Fred)**, Woodstock, Ont.; University of Sheffield (England), 1958; general practice. Died June 4, 2023, aged 90. Survived by 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Fenton’s obituary: [https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28085887/dr-godfrey-michael-john-fenton](https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28085887/dr-godfrey-michael-john-fenton)

**Fontaine, Francis**, Lorraine, Que.; Université Laval, 2003; family medicine. Died Mar. 7, 2024, aged 50. Survived by his wife, Marie-Christine Gougoux, and 3 children. Read Dr. Fontaine’s obituary: [https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/03/13/a41c663ea1/fontaine-francis](https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/03/13/a41c663ea1/fontaine-francis)

**Fulton, Gerald A.**, St. Catharines, Ont.; Western University, 1963; physical medicine and rehabilitation. Died Mar. 20, 2024, aged 86. Survived by his wife, Jan Otrosina, and 1 child. Read Dr. Fulton’s obituary: [https://obituaries.stcatharinesstandard.ca/obituary/dr-gerald-fulton-1089502068](https://obituaries.stcatharinesstandard.ca/obituary/dr-gerald-fulton-1089502068)

**Gerulath, Alan H.**, Etobicoke, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1963; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Mar. 13, 2024, aged 84. Survived by his wife Susan, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Gerulath’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-alan-gerulath-1089498080](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-alan-gerulath-1089498080)

**Goodwin, James G. (Jim)**, Gravenhurst, Ont.; Western University, 1957; former medical officer, Royal Canadian Navy; general practice. Died Mar. 6, 2024, aged 93. Survived by his wife Marlyn, 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Goodwin’s obituary: [https://obituaries.muskokaregion.com/obituary/james-goodwin-1089460453](https://obituaries.muskokaregion.com/obituary/james-goodwin-1089460453)

**Gordon, Tracey A.**, Foothills, Alta.; University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1998; family medicine. Died Mar. 19, 2024, aged 53. Survived by her husband Keith and 1 child. Read Dr. Gordon’s obituary: [https://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Dr-Tracey-Ann-Gordon?obId=31057115](https://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Dr-Tracey-Ann-Gordon?obId=31057115)

**Gutkowski, Andrzej**, Mont-Royal, Que.; Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), 1957; clinical immunology. Died Mar. 5, 2024, aged 91. Survived by 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Gutkowski’s obituary: [https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/andrzej-gutkowski-1089455367](https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/andrzej-gutkowski-1089455367)

**Hanley, William B. (Bill)**, East York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1954; pediatrics. Died Mar. 4, 2024, aged 94. Survived by 2 children and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Hanley’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/william-hanley-obituary?id=54750731](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/william-hanley-obituary?id=54750731)

**Harris, Elaine M.**, Calgary, Alta.; University of Calgary, 1983; family medicine. Died Feb. 19, 2024, aged 73. Survived by her family members. Read Dr. Harris’ obituary: [https://calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/elaine-harris-1089404768](https://calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/elaine-harris-1089404768)

**Hawling, Christopher A.**, Markham, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1987; anesthesiology. Died Mar. 19, 2024, aged 70. Survived by his wife Patti and 2 children. Read Dr. Hawling’s obituary: [https://everloved.com/life-of/christopher-hawling/obituary/](https://everloved.com/life-of/christopher-hawling/obituary/)

**Henry, Michael M.**, North York, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1971; ophthalmology. Died Sept. 15, 2023, aged 77. Survived by his wife Ruthie, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Henry’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-michael-henry-1088832204](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-michael-henry-1088832204)

**Hewko, Robert A. (Rob)**, Vancouver, BC; University of Alberta, 1980; psychiatry. Died Dec. 9, 2023, aged 70. Survived by his wife, Susan Baxter. Read Dr. Hewko’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-hewko-1089208645](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-hewko-1089208645)

**Hui, Philip C.**, Scarborough, Ont.; Friedrich Schiller University (Germany), 1963; family medicine. Died June 18, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his wife Elsa and 2 children. Read Dr. Hui’s obituary: [https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/DrPhilipChun-YiuHui.html](https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/DrPhilipChun-YiuHui.html)

**Huston, Helen**, Edmonton, Alta.; University of Alberta, 1951; general practice. Died Mar. 1, 2024, aged 96. Read Dr. Huston’s obituary: [https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/helen-huston-1089475213](https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/helen-huston-1089475213)

**James, Richard N.**, Kingston, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1959; general practice. Died Dec. 19, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his wife Sally, 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. James’ obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/reid/obituaries/dr-richard-james/116633.html](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/reid/obituaries/dr-richard-james/116633.html)

**Jardine, Philip B.**, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS; Dalhousie University, 1956; general practice. Died Mar. 5, 2024, aged 92.

**Jen, Ivan**, Saskatoon, Sask.; University of Saskatchewan, 1960; dermatology. Died Nov. 14, 2023, aged 91. Survived by his wife Suzanne, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Jen’s obituary: [https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/ivan-jen-1089087306](https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/ivan-jen-1089087306)

**Kaan, Kenneth S.**, West Vancouver, BC; Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong), 1966; diagnostic radiology. Died July 25, 2023, aged 82. Survived by his wife Mary and 2 children. Read Dr. Kaan’s obituary: [https://www.mckenziefuneralservice.com/memorials/kenneth-kaan/5239121/index.php](https://www.mckenziefuneralservice.com/memorials/kenneth-kaan/5239121/index.php)

**Korol, Paul**, Saskatoon, Sask.; University of Saskatchewan, 1959; diagnostic radiology. Died Apr. 14, 2024, aged 89. Survived by his family members. Read Dr. Korol’s obituary: [https://saskatoonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/5906/Paul-Korol/obituary.html](https://saskatoonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/5906/Paul-Korol/obituary.html)

**Kulesza, Mieczyslaw O. (Dr. Mike)**, Fredericton, NB; Medical University of Warsaw (Poland), 1965; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Mar. 29, 2024, aged 83. Survived by his wife Susan and 1 child. Read Dr. Kulesza’s obituary: [https://www.simplycremations.com/mieczyslaw-o-kulesza/](https://www.simplycremations.com/mieczyslaw-o-kulesza/)

**Lall, Frank R.**, Shoal Lake, Man.; Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), 1966; general practice. Died Mar. 7, 2024, aged 84. Survived by 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Lall’s obituary: [https://www.campbellfuneralhome.ca/obituary/DrFrank-Lall](https://www.campbellfuneralhome.ca/obituary/DrFrank-Lall)

**Lepinskie, Frederick F. (Fred)**, Burlington, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1955; anesthesiology. Died July 28, 2023, aged 92. Survived by 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Lepinskie’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/frederick-lepinskie-1088635371](https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/frederick-lepinskie-1088635371)

**MacDougall, Joseph A.**, Harvey Station. NB; University of Ottawa, 1970; family medicine. Died Apr. 9, 2024, aged 79. Survived by his partner Margaret, 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Read Dr. MacDougall’s obituary: [https://oromoctofh.com/tribute/details/1696/Joseph-MacDougall/obituary.html](https://oromoctofh.com/tribute/details/1696/Joseph-MacDougall/obituary.html)

**MacEwan, Douglas W.**, Winnipeg, Man.; McGill University, 1952; radiology. Died Apr. 1, 2024, aged 99. Survived by 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. MacEwan’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/douglas-macewan-11754736](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/douglas-macewan-11754736)

**Mais, David E.**, Chemainus, BC; University of London (England), 1961; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Apr. 6, 2024, aged 85. Survived by his wife Sarah, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Read Dr. Mais’ obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/david-mais-obituary?id=54841037](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/david-mais-obituary?id=54841037)

**Maningas, Carlos S.**, Saskatoon, Sask.; University of Santo Tomas (Philippines), 1955; pediatrics. Died Mar. 13, 2024, aged 97. Survived by his wife Elsie, 1 child and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Maningas’ obituary: [https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/carlos-maningas-1089468581](https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/carlos-maningas-1089468581)

**Mann, Brian T.**, Halifax, NS; Dalhousie University, 1972; family medicine. Died Feb. 15, 2024, aged 76. Survived by his wife Evelyn, 4 children and 13 grandchildren. Read Dr. Mann’s obituary: [https://www.harboursidecremation.ca/obituaries/Brian-Mann-2/#!/Obituary](https://www.harboursidecremation.ca/obituaries/Brian-Mann-2/#!/Obituary)

**Markovic Kuhlmann, Ruth E.**, Windsor, Ont.; University of Melbourne (Australia), 1966; general practice. Died Apr. 15, 2024, aged 81. Survived by her husband, Peter Kuhlmann, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Markovic Kuhlmann’s obituary: [https://windsorchapel.com/tribute/details/12857/Ruth-Markovic-Kuhlmann/obituary.html](https://windsorchapel.com/tribute/details/12857/Ruth-Markovic-Kuhlmann/obituary.html)

**McKenzie, F. Neil**, London, Ont.; University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1968; cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Died Mar. 25, 2024, aged 79. Survived by his wife Maureen, and by 2 children and 3 grandchildren with his former wife. Read Dr. McKenzie’s obituary: [https://harrisfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/dr-f-neil-mckenzie/](https://harrisfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/dr-f-neil-mckenzie/)

**McLeod, W. Alastair**, Vancouver, BC; University of Alberta, 1958; dermatology. Died Oct. 7, 2023, aged 89. Survived by his wife Diane, 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. McLeod’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/william-mcleod-1089016350](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/william-mcleod-1089016350)

**Nancekievill, Ivan W.**, Lindsay, Ont.; Western University, 1961; general practice. Died Mar. 12, 2024, aged 90. Survived by his wife Elaine, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Nancekievill’s obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/adams/obituaries/dr-ivan-william-nancekievill/120926.html](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/adams/obituaries/dr-ivan-william-nancekievill/120926.html)

**Newhouse, Michael T. (Mike)**, Hamilton, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1959; internal medicine. Died Dec. 25, 2023, aged 88. Survived by his wife Carol, 5 children and 14 grandchildren. Read Dr. Newhouse’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/michael-newhouse-1089237709](https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/michael-newhouse-1089237709)

**Nykamp, Hank**, Cambridge, Ont.; McMaster University, 1980; family medicine. Died Apr. 8, 2024, aged 82. Survived by his wife Beverley, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Nykamp’s obituary: [https://memorials.corbettfuneralhome.ca/hank-nykamp/5409377/](https://memorials.corbettfuneralhome.ca/hank-nykamp/5409377/)

**Palad, Catalino Jr. (Jun)**, Orangeville, Ont.; University of the East Ramon Magsaysay (Philippines), 1962; general practice. Died Dec. 25, 2023, aged 86. Survived by his wife Louise, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Palad’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/catalino-palad-jr-1089247830](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/catalino-palad-jr-1089247830)

**Parent, Daniel E.**, Repentigny, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1981; general practice. Died Sept. 25, 2023, aged 66. Survived by his partner, Isabelle Lépine, and 3 children. Read Dr. Parent’s obituary: [https://www.memoria.ca/obituary-daniel-parent.html?disparuID=Mzc3Mzc%3D](https://www.memoria.ca/obituary-daniel-parent.html?disparuID=Mzc3Mzc%3D)

**Patry, J. Maurice**, Ottawa, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1955; general practice. Died Mar. 14, 2024, aged 94. Survived by his wife Suzanne, 5 children, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Patry’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/ottawa-on/jean-maurice-patry-11713816](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/ottawa-on/jean-maurice-patry-11713816)

**Pereira, Ethel E.**, Halifax, NS; Christian Medical College Vellore (India), 1953; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Sept. 3, 2023, aged 96. Read Dr. Pereira’s obituary: [https://www.donaldkwalker.ca/obituaries/dr-ethel-e-pereira/](https://www.donaldkwalker.ca/obituaries/dr-ethel-e-pereira/)

**Portelance, Herbert J. (Jim)**, Langford, BC; University of Washington (US), 1958. Died Mar. 30, 2024, aged 91. Survived by his wife Letitia, 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Dr. Portelance’s obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/sands-colwood/obituaries/herbert-james-jim-portelance/121856.html](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/sands-colwood/obituaries/herbert-james-jim-portelance/121856.html)

**Rankin, James G. (Jim)**, Suffolk Park, Australia; University of Sydney (Australia), 1954; internal medicine, public health. Died Sept. 26, 2023, aged 93. Survived by 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Rankin’s obituary: [https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/james-rankin-obituary?id=53227609](https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/james-rankin-obituary?id=53227609)

**Reinhardt, David J.**, Waterloo, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1967; general practice. Died Oct. 26, 2023, aged 84. Survived by his wife Karen, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Reinhardt’s obituary: [https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/dr-david-reinhardt/5314970/](https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/dr-david-reinhardt/5314970/)

**Ross, Edward C.**, Dartmouth, NS; Dalhousie University, 1969; family medicine. Died Sept. 22, 2023, aged 87. Survived by his wife, Marion MacAleese, 1 child, 1 grandchild and 1 stepchild. Read Dr. Ross’ obituary: [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/atlantic-dartmouth/obituaries/edward-christopher-ross/109740](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/atlantic-dartmouth/obituaries/edward-christopher-ross/109740)

**Ryan, Edward A.**, Mississauga, Ont.; University College Cork (Ireland), 1971; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Sept. 18, 2023, aged 75. Read Dr. Ryan’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-edward-ryan-ms-frcsc-fsogc-1088853887](https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/dr-edward-ryan-ms-frcsc-fsogc-1088853887)

**Sanchez, Adolfo (Fito)**, Toronto, Ont.; University of Valencia (Spain), 1958; psychiatry. Died Mar. 15, 2024, aged 90. Survived by his wife Eszter, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Sanchez’s obituary: [https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/DrAdolfoSanchez.html](https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/DrAdolfoSanchez.html)

**Scott, Peter A.**, Belleville, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1957; general surgery. Died Nov. 24, 2023, aged 90. Survived by 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Scott’s obituary: [https://memorial.steelefuneralhome.ca/dr-peter-scott/5335203/index.php](https://memorial.steelefuneralhome.ca/dr-peter-scott/5335203/index.php)

**Small, Violet D.**, London, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1961; anesthesiology. Died Mar. 13, 2024, aged 86. Survived by 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Small’s obituary: [https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/violet-small-1089475302](https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/violet-small-1089475302)

**Smith, Alexander J.**, Drayton Valley, Alta.; University of Pretoria (South Africa), 1982; family medicine. Died Sept. 20, 2023, aged 69. Survived by his wife Cornelia, 6 children and 12 grandchildren. Read Dr. Smith’s obituary: [https://www.draytonmemorial.ca/obituaries/alexander-smith](https://www.draytonmemorial.ca/obituaries/alexander-smith)

**Smith, Ralph C.**, Victoria, BC; Western University, 1949; thoracic surgery. Died Aug. 20, 2023, aged 98. Survived by 2 children, and by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Smith’s obituary: [https://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/ralph-clayton-smith/](https://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/ralph-clayton-smith/)

**Sood, Brijendra K.**, Calgary, Alta.; University of Birmingham (England), 1954; general practice. Died Sept. 9, 2023, aged 96. Survived by his wife Narindar, 3 children and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Sood’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/calgary-ab/brijendra-sood-11446611](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/calgary-ab/brijendra-sood-11446611)

**Steele, Howard D.**, Kingston, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1944; general pathology. Died Dec. 18, 2023, aged 101. Survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Steele’s obituary: [https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/howard-steele-1089226766](https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/howard-steele-1089226766)

**Susset, Véronique**, Montréal, Que.; Université de Pierre et Marie Curie (France), 1953; physical medicine and rehabilitation. Died Oct. 5, 2023, aged 97. Survived by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Susset’s obituary: [https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/veronique-susset-1088940941](https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/veronique-susset-1088940941)

**Tazzeo, Joseph**, Hamilton, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1966; general practice. Died Mar. 22, 2024, aged 83. Read Dr. Tazzeo’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/joseph-tazzeo-1089501878](https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/joseph-tazzeo-1089501878)

**Thompson, Benjamin L.**, Toronto, Ont.; McGill University, 1952; general surgery. Died Nov. 20, 2023, aged 98. Survived by 2 children. Read Dr. Thompson’s obituary: [https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/benjamin-thompson-1089097506](https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/benjamin-thompson-1089097506)

**Thorlakson, Thorbjorn K.**, Winnipeg, Man.; University of Manitoba, 1949; general surgery. Died Jan. 26, 2024, aged 100. Survived by his family members. Read Dr. Thorlakson’s obituary: [https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/thorbjorn-thorlakson-11642733](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/thorbjorn-thorlakson-11642733)

**Tjaden, Robert J. (Bob)**, Salmon Arm, BC; University of Manitoba, 1962; diagnostic radiology. Died June 13, 2023, aged 88. Survived by his wife Marguerite, and by his children and grandchildren. Read Dr. Tjaden’s obituary: [https://www.bowersfuneralservice.com/obituary/Robert-Tjaden](https://www.bowersfuneralservice.com/obituary/Robert-Tjaden)

**Troup, Wallace J.**, Ottawa, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1954; internal medicine. Died Sept. 25, 2023, aged 93. Survived by his wife Beverly, 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Troup’s obituary: [https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/wallace-troup/3840702/](https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/wallace-troup/3840702/)

**Wawryko, Paul M.**, Winnipeg, Man.; University of Manitoba; medical resident. Died Dec. 8, 2023, aged 41. Survived by his family members. Read Dr. Wawryko’s obituary: [https://www.ethicaldeathcare.com/wawryko-paul](https://www.ethicaldeathcare.com/wawryko-paul)

**Whelan, John M.**, Vancouver, BC; Queen’s University Belfast (Northern Ireland), 1967; psychiatry. Died Apr. 4, 2024, aged 80. Survived by his wife Catherine, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Whelan’s obituary: [https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/john-whelan-1089539526](https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/john-whelan-1089539526)

**Whyte, William R.**, St. Catharines, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1955; general practice. Died Feb. 23, 2024, aged 92. Survived by 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Whyte’s obituary: [https://dartefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/9418/William-Whyte/obituary.html](https://dartefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/9418/William-Whyte/obituary.html)

**Wilkie, Allan V.**, Port Williams, NS; Dalhousie University, 1995; family medicine. Died Oct. 19, 2023, aged 60. Predeceased by his wife, Katharine Worton, and survived by 3 children. Read Dr. Wilkie’s obituary: [https://serenityfuneralhome.ca/tribute/details/9092/Allan-Wilkie/obituary.html](https://serenityfuneralhome.ca/tribute/details/9092/Allan-Wilkie/obituary.html)

**Zamora, Emil N.**, Burlington, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1960; psychiatry. Died Jan. 2, 2024, aged 87. Survived by 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Zamora’s obituary: [https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/emil-zamora-1089241967](https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/emil-zamora-1089241967)

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