March 2023 obituaries

Abramson, Harry, Toronto; University of Toronto, 1954; internal medicine. Died Jan. 10, 2023, aged 92. Survived by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Abramson’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/harry-abramson-obituary?pid=203636915

Ankenman, G. John, Vancouver; Queen’s University, 1949; urology. Died Nov. 6, 2022, aged 96. Survived by 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Ankenman’s obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/g-john-ankenman-1086683434

Aylward, Bedford Z., Dawson Creek, BC; Dalhousie University, 1957; general practice. Died Aug. 25, 2022, aged 92. Survived by his wife Bernice, 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Aylward’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/alaskahighwaynews/name/bedford-aylward-obituary?pid=203024885

Baker, Vivian (Viv), Parksville, BC; University of British Columbia, 1954; psychiatry. Died Nov. 29, 2022, aged 92. Survived by his wife Barbara and 1 child. Read Dr. Baker’s obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/vivian-baker-1086766996

Berdusco, Arthur S. (Art), Orillia, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1961; otolaryngology. Died Jan. 29, 2023, aged 86. Survived by his wife Shannon, 4 children and 14 grandchildren. Read Dr. Berdusco’s obituary: https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/arthur-berdusco-1087090119

Bharwani, Noorali, Calgary; Patna Medical College (India), 1971; general surgery. Died Jan. 27, 2023, aged 77. Survived by his wife Sabiya and 2 children. Read Dr. Bharwani’s obituary: http://gonebutnotforgotten.ca/medicine-hat/2023/02/01/dr-noorali-bharwani/

Boggie, Alexander, Vancouver; University of British Columbia, 1954; family medicine. Died Dec. 28, 2022, aged 99. Survived by 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Boggie’s obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/alexander-boggie-1087013225

Bogo, Norman H., Toronto; McGill University, 1965; psychiatry. Died Jan. 19, 2023, aged 83. Survived by 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Bogo’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/norman-bogo-obituary?pid=203707768

Casey, Ronald J., Vancouver; University of Alberta, 1957; general practice. Died May 20, 2022, aged 89. Survived by 1 child and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Casey’s obituary: https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/ronald-jack-casey-1085420845

Cawkell, William A. (Will), Vernon, BC; University of Toronto, 1964; general practice. Died Nov. 19, 2022, aged 84. Survived by his wife Diane, 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Cawkell’s obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/vernon-bc/william-cawkell-11030541

Colquhoun, James T. (Jim), Thunder Bay, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1951; family medicine; past president, Ontario Medical Association. Died Dec. 9, 2022, aged 95. Survived by 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Colquhoun’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/chroniclejournal/name/james-colquhoun-obituary?pid=203417839

Dain, Irving, Hamilton; Queen’s University, 1956; psychiatry. Died Apr. 9, 2022, aged 89. Survived by 1 child and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Dain’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/irving-dain-obituary?id=40059925

Daniels, Allan W., Cranbrook, BC; University of Manitoba, 1967; general practice. Died May 23, 2022, aged 78. Survived by his wife Mary, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Daniels’ obituary: https://www.cranbrooktownsman.com/obituaries/dr-allan-w-daniels/

Dei-Baning, Alfred, Calgary; Pavlov University (Russia), 1968; pediatrics. Died Jan. 12, 2023, aged 82. Survived by his wife Peggy, 1 child and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Dei-Baning’s obituary: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/mountainview/obituaries/alfred-dei-baning/98138

Drummond, Alasdair R., Stettler, Alta.; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1975; general practice. Died Sept. 17, 2022, aged 71. Survived by his wife Maureen, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Drummond’s obituary: https://stettlerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/4591/Dr-Alasdair-Drummond/obituary.html

Fedoroff, John P. (Paul), Ottawa; University of Saskatchewan, 1983; forensic psychiatry. Died Jan. 16, 2023, aged 64. Survived by his wife Evelynn and 1 stepdaughter. Read Dr. Fedoroff’s obituary: https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/john-fedoroff-1087105872

Gordon, Robert, Calgary; University of Glasgow (Scotland), 1958; ophthalmology. Died Jan. 18, 2023, aged 88. Survived by his wife Irene, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Gordon’s obituary: https://calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-gordon-1087058316

Gough, Hugh M., Victoria; Cambridge University (England), 1952; obstetrics and gynecology. Died June 26, 2022, aged 95. Survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Gough’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/hugh-gough-obituary?pid=202346091

Greenhow, Paul, London, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1959; diagnostic radiology. Died Dec. 27, 2022, aged 89. Survived by his wife Patricia, 3 children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Greenhow’s obituary: https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/paul-greenhow-1086890997

Haust, Heinz, Toronto; University of Heidelberg (Germany), 1951; general practice. Died Jan. 15, 2023, aged 103. Survived by 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Haust’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/heinz-haust-obituary?id=39744649

Haust, M. Daria, Toronto; University of Heidelberg (Germany), 1951; general pathology. Died Jan. 11, 2022, aged 100. Survived by 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Haust’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/maria-haust-obituary?pid=201200195

Heard, Frederick S. (Stan), Victoria; University of Liverpool (England), 1959; general practice. Died Jan. 8, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his wife Stella and 2 children. Read Dr. Heard’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/frederick-heard-obituary?id=39781342

Hedges, Donald G. (Doc), Burnaby, BC; University of British Columbia, 1983; addiction medicine, sports medicine. Died Dec. 30, 2022, aged 72. Read Dr. Hedges’ obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/donald-hedges-1087051250

Huff, Brenda A., Courtenay, BC; McMaster University, 2000; family medicine. Died Jan. 22, 2023, aged 61.

Iverson, Arthur A., Central Butte, Sask.; University of Saskatchewan, 1971; general practice. Died July 4, 2022, aged 83. Survived by his wife Grace, 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Iverson’s obituary: https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/arthur-iverson-1085700710

Kenny, John G., Ottawa; University College Cork (Ireland), 1948; dermatology. Died Dec. 8, 2022, aged 98. Survived by 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kenny’s obituary: https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/john-kenny-1086802728

Leon, Joseph M., Welland, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1956; internal medicine. Died Jan. 2, 2023, aged 92. Survived by his wife Laurice, 8 children, 26 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Leon’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/stcatharinesstandard/name/joseph-leon-obituary?pid=203596105

Létourneau, Jean-Louis, Trois-Rivières, Que.; Université Laval, 1953; general surgery. Died May 28, 2022, aged 94. Survived by 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Létourneau’s obituary: https://necrologie.cn2i.ca/dr-jean-louis-letourneau/avis-de-deces/le-nouvelliste/100012476

Lupien, Martial, Shawinigan, Que.; Université Laval, 1951; general practice. Died Jan. 25, 2023, aged 98. Survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Lupien’s obituary: https://www.cooperativefunerairemauricie.com/avis-de-deces/defunt/martial-lupien/7000

Naiberg, David, Toronto; University of Toronto, 1962; otolaryngology. Died July 21, 2022, aged 84. Survived by 3 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Naiberg’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/sharon-naiberg-obituary?pid=202436197

Nelson, Clifton L., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1954; general practice. Died Nov. 22, 2022, aged 92. Survived by his wife Gerry, 4 children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Nelson’s obituary: https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/clifton-nelson-1086735688

Newman, Michael J., Montréal; Cambridge University (England), 1952; neurology; past president, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Died Nov. 7, 2022, aged 96. Survived by 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Newman’s obituary: https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-312126/NEWMAN_MICHAEL

O’Shaughnessy, B. Dale, Saskatoon; University of Saskatchewan, 1961; anatomical pathology. Died Feb. 8, 2023, aged 85. Survived by his wife Lollie, 5 children and 8 grandchildren. Read Dr. O’Shaughnessy’s obituary: https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/brian-o-shaughnessy-1087142120

Owen, J. Grahame, Oakville, Ont.; University of London (England), 1955; family medicine. Died Dec. 20, 2022, aged 94. Survived by 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Owen’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/john-owen-obituary?pid=203666493

Pohlman, Ernest R., Belleville, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1958; psychiatry. Died Sept. 8, 2022, aged 87. Survived by his wife Lois, 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Dr. Pohlman’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/ernest-pohlman-obituary?id=39942189

Pretty, Harry M., Montcalm, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1961; medical oncology. Died Jan. 20, 2023, aged 86.

Provencher, Denis J., Lac-Delage, Que.; Université Laval, 1972; dermatology. Died Dec. 20, 2022, aged 74. Survived by his wife, Hélène Johnson, 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Read Dr. Provencher’s obituary: https://www.coopfuneraire2rives.com/avis-de-deces/denis-provencher-219851/

Roberge, Roger, Riverview, NB; Université Laval, 1965; general surgery; past president and senior member, New Brunswick Medical Society. Died Jan. 25, 2023, aged 83. Survived by his wife Mary, 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Read Dr. Roberge’s obituary: https://obituaries.tj.news/obituary/dr-roger-m-roberge-m-d-frcsc-facs-fics-1087060153

Roy, Brien R., Burnaby, BC; University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (England), 1956; general practice. Died Jan. 10, 2023, aged 91. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/vancouver-bc/brien-roy-11134410

Smart, John E., Dundas, Ont.; University of Western University, 1960; general practice. Died Jan. 17, 2023, aged 88. Survived by his wife CaroleAnne, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Smart’s obituary: https://www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com/obituaries/Dr-John-Edwin-Smart?obId=27087965

Smit, David, Ladysmith, BC; University of Groningen (The Netherlands), 1961; general practice. Died Jan. 9, 2023, aged 87. Read Dr. Smit’s obituary: https://www.todayinbc.com/obituaries/david-smit/

Smith, Stanley G., London, Ont.; Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), 1960; general practice. Died Dec. 14, 2022, aged 87. Survived by his wife Irene and 2 children. Read Dr. Smith’s obituary: https://lfpress.remembering.ca/obituary/stanley-smith-1086814514

Stockdale, Edwin, Langley, BC; University of London (England), 1957; general practice. Died Sept. 22, 2022, aged 91. Survived by 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Stockdale’s obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-edwin-stockdale-1086369610

Tatham, M. Ruth, Guelph, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1954; general practice. Died Aug. 24, 2022, aged 92. Survived by 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Tatham’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/m-tatham-obituary?pid=203048411

Touchie, Harold W., Fredericton; Dalhousie University, 1967; orthopedic surgery. Died Jan. 13, 2023, aged 82. Survived by 5 children and 8 grandchildren. Read Dr. Touchie’s obituary: https://mcadamsfh.com/tribute/details/1244/Harold-Touchie/obituary.html

Trahan, André G., Trois-Rivières, Que.; Université Laval, 1965; general practice. Died Jan. 16, 2022, aged 84. Survived by his wife, Denise Lafontaine, 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Trahan’s obituary: https://necrologie.cn2i.ca/dr-andre-g-trahan/avis-de-deces/le-nouvelliste/100012283

Trainor, Charles S., Charlottetown; Dalhousie University, 1970; family medicine. Died Jan. 29, 2023, aged 79. Survived by his wife Carolyn, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. https://www.belvederefh.com/obituary/DrCharles-Trainor

Ulan, Orest A., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1957; pediatrics. Died Jan. 20, 2023, aged 89. Survived by 5 children and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Ulan’s obituary: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/westlawn/obituaries/orest-alexander-ulan-md/98846

Villeneuve, Régis, Val-d’Or, Que.; Université Laval, 1981; family medicine. Died Jan. 5, 2023, aged 64. Survived by his wife, Lynda Marcoux, 2 children and 1 grandchild. Read Dr. Villeneuve’s obituary: https://www.residence-funeraire.coop/avis-de-deces/regis-villeneuve-219386/

Warrington, Richard J., Winnipeg; University of London (England), 1967; clinical immunology and allergy. Died Dec. 23, 2022, aged 79. Survived by his wife Olivia, 3 children, 2 stepchildren, 1 grandchild and 1 step-grandchild. Read Dr. Warrington’s obituary: https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-313226/WARRINGTON_DR.%20RICHARD

Williams, John T., Mount Pearl, Nfld.; Dalhousie University, 1973; anesthesiology. Died Dec. 19, 2022, aged 75. Survived by his wife Margaret, 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Williams’ obituary: https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/obituaries/dr-john-tudor-leonard-williams-82011/

Wisniowski, Leo E., Halifax; Dalhousie University, 1991; family medicine. Died Jan. 7, 2023, aged 57. Survived by 5 children, his partner Monica, and the mothers of his children, Marissa Espinet-Bossy and Alison Hewey. Read Dr. Wisniowski’s obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/halifax-ns/leon-wisniowski-11101216

Wojakowski, Krystyna H., London, Ont.; Krakowska Academy (Poland), 1960; adolescent and child psychiatry. Died Jan. 2, 2023, aged 86. Survived by her husband, Dr. Bruce Murray, and 1 child. Read Dr. Wojakowski’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/krystyna-wojakowski-obituary?pid=203599948

Yunker, Warren K., Calgary; University of Alberta, 2005; otolaryngology. Died Nov. 27, 2022, aged 46. Survived by his wife, Dr. Rebecca Sparkes, and 2 children. Read Dr. Yunker’s obituary: https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/38517/Dr-Warren-Yunker/obituary.html