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. 2023 Jun 5;195(22):E789–E791. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.230703

June 2023 obituaries

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Acharya, Meenaxi S., Ottawa, Ont.; O.H.N. Medical College (India), 1973; physical medicine and rehabilitation. Died Apr. 22, 2023, aged 76. Survived by her husband, Dr. Surendra Acharya, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Acharya’s obituary: https://www.carnells.com/obituaries/24979/

Bernier, Raymond, Lévis, Que.; Université Laval, 1955; nuclear medicine. Died Apr. 14, 2022, aged 93. Survived by his wife, Huguette Morin, 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Bernier’s obituary: https://www.lepinecloutier.com/fr/avis-de-deces/66537-dr-raymond-bernier

Boucher, Bertrand, Québec, Que.; Université Laval, 1958; general practice. Died Oct. 3, 2022, aged 92. Survived by his wife, Pauline Morisset, and 3 children. Read Dr. Boucher’s obituary: https://www.coopfuneraire2rives.com/avis-de-deces/bertrand-boucher-216641/

Carpenter, Charles W. (Charlie), Vancouver, B.C.; Queen’s University, 1954; obstetrics and gynecology. Died Apr. 2, 2023, aged 93. Survived by his wife Pat, 3 children, 3 grandchildren and 1 step-grandchild. Read Dr. Carpenter’s obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/charles-carpenter-1087474163

Chary, Srinivasa, Saskatoon, Sask.; graduated from medical school, 1966; palliative medicine. Died Apr. 15, 2023, aged 78.

Corbett, Shannon L., Burlington, Ont.; McMaster University, 2006; reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Died Apr. 16, 2023, aged 44. Survived by her wife, Jennifer Robson, and 2 children. Read Dr. Corbett’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/shannon-corbett-obituary?id=51698353

Davis, Matthew W., Victoria, B.C.; Cambridge University (England), 1955; general practice. Died Apr. 17, 2023, aged 94. Read Dr. Davis’ obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/victoria-bc/matthew-davis-11256363

Day, Marilyn H., Stratford, Ont.; McMaster University, 1978; family medicine. Died Nov. 11, 2022, aged 71. Read Dr. Day’s obituary: https://www.jarfh.com/memorials/marilyn-day/5076494/index.php

Diamant, Nicholas E. (Nick), Kingston, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1960; internal medicine. Died Apr. 15, 2023, aged 86. Survived by 4 children, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 2 foster children. Read Dr. Diamant’s obituary: https://thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/nicholas-diamant-1087526644

Dotten, Dale A., Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1962; internal medicine, hematology. Died May 4, 2023, aged 84. Read Dr. Dotten’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/dale-dotten-obituary?id=51812834

Dubé, Serge, Montréal, Que.; Université de Montréal, 1974; general surgery. Died Mar. 27, 2023, aged 72. Read Dr. Dubé’s obituary: https://chirurgie.umontreal.ca/2023/04/06/avis-de-deces-du-docteur-serge-dube/

Fitzgerald, G. William, Baddeck, NS; University of Toronto, 1969; general surgery; past president, Canadian Association of General Surgeons and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; member, Order of Canada. Died Apr. 17, 2023, aged 78. Survived by his wife Trudy, 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Dr. Fitzgerald’s obituary: http://kmffuneralhome.com/obituaries/2023/4/28/gerald-william-norman-fitzgerald-cm-md-frcsc

Graham, John K. (Ken), Innisfail, Alta.; Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), 1956; general practice. Died Apr. 5, 2023, aged 90. Survived by his children and grandchildren. Read Dr. Graham’s obituary: https://www.mountainviewtoday.ca/obituaries/graham-dr-john-kenneth-6839113

Haldane, E. Vanora. Halifax, NS; University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1947; medical microbiology. Died Apr. 19, 2023, aged 99. Survived by 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Haldane’s obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/halifax-ns/eileen-haldane-11259611

Henderson, John A., Rockcliffe, Ont.; Victoria University of Manchester (England), 1952; internal medicine. Died Apr. 10, 2023, aged 94. Survived by his wife Carol, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Henderson’s obituary: https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/john-henderson-1087442749

Hutchison, Patricia A. (Pat), Regina, Sask.; Queen’s University, 1954; pediatrics. Died Apr. 10, 2023, aged 92. Read Dr. Hutchison’s obituary: https://leaderpost.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-patricia-hutchison-1087442664

Kidd, Arthur D., Windsor, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1972; internal medicine. Died Apr. 24, 2023, aged 75. Survived by his wife Marnie, 6 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Kidd’s obituary: https://windsorstar.remembering.ca/obituary/arthur-kidd-1087504344

Loper, Raymond H. (Randy), Caronport, Sask.; University of South Carolina (US), 1976; general practice. Died Sept. 8, 2022, aged 72. Survived by his wife Beth and 1 child. Read Dr. Loper’s obituary: https://www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/project/loper-raymond-harvey/

Mac Con, Kieran (Kerry), Richmond Hill, Ont.; University College Cork (Ireland), 1968; orthopedic surgery. Died Apr. 26, 2023, aged 79. Survived by his wife Sylvia, 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Read Dr. Mac Con’s obituary: https://memorials.marshallfuneralhome.com/dr-kieran-kerry-mac-con/5182852/index.php

Mizgala, Henry F., Vancouver, BC; McGill University, 1957; cardiology. Died Dec. 11, 2022, aged 90. Survived by 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Read Dr. Mizgala’s obituary: https://kearneyfs.com/obituaries/henry-frank-mizgala-md-frcpc-facc-faha

Pearson, L. John, Leamington, Ont.; University of Birmingham (England), 1954; general practice. Died Dec. 26, 2022, aged 93. Survived by 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Read Dr. Pearson’s obituary: https://www.reidfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Lawson-John-Pearson?obId=26758694

Rayes, Wagdy E. (Wag), Apsley, Ont.; Cairo University (Egypt), 1965; general practice. Died Feb. 3, 2023, aged 80. Survived by his wife Sally, 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Rayes’ obituary: https://hendrenfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/5647/Wagdy-Rayes/obituary.html

Robinson, William E. (Bill, Moe), Collingwood, Ont.; Queen’s University, 1960; psychiatry. Died Apr. 24, 2023, aged 92. Survived by 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Robinson’s obituary: https://www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com/memorials/william-ernest--robinson/5182994/index.php

Tasker, Ronald R., Toronto, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1952; neurosurgery. Died Apr. 19, 2023, aged 95. Survived by 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Read Dr. Tasker’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/ronald-tasker-obituary?id=51812811

Teal, Barbara A., Ancaster, Ont.; McMaster University, 1983; family medicine. Died Feb. 15, 2023, aged 65. Survived by her husband Dale and 2 children. Read Dr. Teal’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thespec/name/barbara-teal-obituary?id=47236615

Zerbe, Henri, Outremont, Que.; graduated from medical school, 1964; anesthesiology. Died Apr. 22, 2022, aged 84. Survived by his wife Colette, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Read Dr. Zerbe’s obituary: https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2022/henri-zerbe/

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