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Barr, Hugh P., Penticton, BC; University of Manitoba, 1943; former visiting staff, Penticton General Hospital; retired from active practice at age 90. Died Sept. 12, 2001, aged 94; survived by 1 daughter.
Bradford, C. Ronald, Richmond, BC; University of Manitoba, 1951; obstetrics/gynecology; FACOG, FRCSC; former assistant gynecologist, Health Sciences Centre; assistant professor, University of Manitoba. Died Aug. 23, 2001, aged 78; survived by his wife, Margaret.
Chowdhury, Anwar U., Vancouver; Dacca Medical College (Pakistan), 1952; internal medicine; DTM&H, FRCPC; former senior staff, Pasqua and Regina General hospitals; staff, Mission Memorial Hospital; clinical instructor, University of Saskatchewan. Died Aug. 25, 2001, aged 72.
Garvock, William B., Toronto; Queen's University, 1954; former associate staff, Department of General Practice, Toronto East General Hospital. Died Aug. 27, 2001, aged 71.
Grignon, Jean, Outremont (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1943; endocrinologie; FRCPC; ancien membre adjoint du personnel de l'Hôpital Notre-Dame; professeur adjoint à l'Université de Montréal. Décédé le 3 septembre 2001 à l'âge de 84 ans.
Irwin, Roy S., Lindsay, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1943; general practice; former staff, Oshawa General Hospital; medical consultant, OHIP, Thunder Bay and Sudbury. Died Oct. 2, 2001, aged 84; survived by his wife, Mavis, and 4 children.
Karasick, Howard D., Winnipeg; University of Manitoba, 1955; obstetrics and gynecology; FOCG, FRCSC; assistant professor, Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba. Died of cancer July 26, 2001, aged 73; survived by his wife, Sarah, and 3 children. “Despite his quiet way, those who knew him well were fortunate to have experienced his wit, sense of humour and love of the English language.”
Michalski, Adam, Burlington, Ont.; University of Manitoba, 1930; MCFP; RCN, WW II; former staff, Hamilton Civic, Chedoke, St. Peters and St. Joseph's hospitals; city coroner, Hamilton. Died following a myocardial infarction Oct. 19, 2001; survived by 2 daughters.
Moore, T. Brian, Acton, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1961. Died Aug. 7, 2001, aged 65.
Mullerova, Angela, Toronto; Karlova University (Czechoslovakia), 1937. Died Sept. 8, 2001, aged 88; survived by her husband, Jan, and 1 son.
Pollak, Bernard, Montreal; Prague University (Czechoslovakia), 1937; FCCP; former medical director, Montreal Chest Hospital; lecturer, and assistant professor, McGill University. Died Oct. 21, 2001, aged 88; survived by his wife, Catherine, and 2 children. His son, Dr. Michael Pollak, commented: “He was a gentle man of wisdom and integrity who overcame adversities in his life with quiet strength and determination, and inspired others by example.”
Provost, Maurice, Laval (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1948; gynécologie. Décédé le 31 août 2001, à l'âge de 78 ans; laisse trois enfants. «Il a été l'un des pionniers du département de gynécologie-obstétrique de l'hôpital Sacré-Cœur où il a pratiqué pendant 35 ans.»
Stickney, Margaret G., Fergus, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1935; psychiatry; former staff psychiatrist, Ontario Hospital (Brockville) and Mental Health Clinic, Kitchener–Waterloo Hospital; staff, Well-Baby Clinic, Wellington–Dufferin–Guelph Health Unit; physician, Wellington-Terrace Home for the Aged; medical adviser, Home Care Program. Died Aug. 26, 2001, aged 94; survived by son, John.
Wankling, William J., Kelowna, BC; University of Manitoba, 1961; general surgery; FRCSC; former chief of staff, chief of surgery, chair, medical advisory committee and member of hospital board, Kelowna General Hospital. Died Sept. 8, 2001, aged 64; survived by his wife, Wilma and 4 children. “He was instrumental in setting up the gastrointestinal laboratory at KGH and he brought major thoracic surgery to the hospital. He was part owner and president of the Kelowna Packers Junior Hockey team.”
Watt, H. James, Toronto; University of Toronto, 1953; internal medicine; AACP, FRCPC; former attending staff, chief of staff, chief of medicine, head of service, hematology/oncology and board member, St. Joseph's Health Centre; assistant professor, University of Toronto. Died Sept. 4, 2001, aged 70; survived by 4 children.
Westwood, John C., Gloucester, Ont.; University of London (England), 1942; MRCS, LRCP; former consultant, virology, Ottawa Civic Hospital, and bacteriology, Ottawa General Hospital; consultant, Defence Research Board, Ottawa; member, Defence Research Advisory Board; professor and head, Department of Microbiology, University of Ottawa. Died Aug. 29, 2001, aged 84.
Wozny, Andrew J., Selkirk, Man.; University of Manitoba, 1970; former staff, Selkirk and District General Hospital. Died Aug. 25, 2001, aged 55; survived by his wife, Sharon.