Staff grade in breast surgery Ealing Hospital, Middlesex (b Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1964; q University of the West Indies 1989; MSc, FRCS), died from cancer on 17 August 2002.
Jillia decided early on that she wanted to be a surgeon. She came to Britain after completing basic surgical training in Trinidad, and joined Ealing Hospital as a staff breast surgeon in 1997. Jillia had a great love for all things technical, and helped develop many data systems for the unit. She was a keen athlete, and loved world travel and cooking. When the relentless and aggressive nature of her cancer became obvious she remained content and never allowed any self pity to mar her famous smile. She leaves a partner and a son.
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