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CMAJ - October 5, 1999JAMC - le 5 octobre 1999

Deaths · Nécrologie

CMAJ 1999;161:919

Adelman, Allan G., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1961; internal medicine; FRCPC; former physician, Mount Sinai Hospital; associate professor, University of Toronto. Died May 11, 1999, aged 62; survived by his wife, Safiya, and 5 children.

Auger, Paul, Sillery (Qué.); Université Laval, 1946; chirurgie générale; FICA; ancien membre du personnel de l'hôpital Saint-Sacrement; professeur adjoint, Université Laval. Décédé le 8  mai 1999, à l'âge de 77 ans.

Balsdon, Michael J., Santiago, Chile; University of London (England), 1969. Died Nov. 29, 1998, aged 58; survived by his wife, Maria.

Chesney, L. Parker, Saint-Laurent, Que.; McGill University, 1940; general practice; former associate physician, Outpatient Department, Montreal General Hospital; medical director, health services, Imperial Tobacco Company; demonstrator, McGill University; senior member, CMA. Died May 12, 1999, aged 84.

Chong, Paul W., Guelph, Ont.; University of Ottawa, 1960; internal medicine; FRCPC; former chief, internal medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital and Home; staff, Guelph General, St. Joseph's and Groves Memorial hospitals. Died in an auto accident May 21, 1999, aged 69; survived by his wife, Adriana, and 6 children.

Ferris, Paul W., Toronto; University of Toronto, 1936; anesthesia; former staff and chief of anesthesia, St. Joseph's Health Centre. Died Apr. 23, 1999, aged 87; survived by 2 children.

Grant, Diane A., Victoria; Dalhousie University, 1964; DMRT, CCFP. Died Feb. 17, 1999, aged 63.

Gutter, Zbigniew, Edmonton; Louvain University (Belgium), 1946; therapeutic radiology; DTM, D&TRad, FRCPC; former chief of radiology, Edmonton Cancer Clinic and Archer Memorial Hospital. Died June 1, 1999, aged 86.

Guyatt, Benjamin F., Dundas, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1941; squadron leader, RCAF, WW II; former courtesy staff, St. Joseph's, Chedoke-McMaster and Hamilton Civic hospitals; physician, Blackadar Nursing Home; county coroner. Died May 18, 1999, aged 81; survived by his wife, Lorraine, 4 children and 3 stepchildren.

Hicks, John P., Barrie, Ont.; University of London (England), 1954; MCFP; former attending staff, Royal Victoria Hospital; coroner, Simcoe County; aviation medical examiner. Died May 25, 1999, aged 73; survived by his wife, Gwenneth.

Jean-Baptiste, André, Boucherville (Qué.); Université d'État d'Haiti (Haiti); 1960; anesthésie; FRCPC. Décédé le 13  mai 1999, à l'âge de 72 ans.

Laramée, Bernard, Mont-Royal (Qué.); Université de Montréal, 1948; obstétrique; ancien membre adjoint du personnel des hôpitaux St-Luc et Maisonneuve-Rosemont; professeur adjoint de clinique, Université de Montréal; membre émérite de l'AMC; décédé le 16 mai 1999, à l'âge de 77 ans; laisse quatre enfants.

Lever, Malcolm A., Windsor, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1942; diagnostic radiology; DABR, FRCPC; RCAMC, WW II; former staff, Metropolitan General and Grace hospitals; president, Essex County Medical Society; member, University of Western Ontario Senate. Died May 27, 1999, aged 90; survived by 2 children.

Ramirez, Leoncio S., Etobicoke, Ont.; Lima University (Peru), 1954; diagnostic radiology; DMR, FRCPC; former staff, Metropolitan General Hospital. Died May 30, 1999, aged 80; survived by his wife, Emarina, and 4 children.

Richard, Harold L., Edmonton; University of Alberta, 1937; general surgery; FACS, FRCSC; RCAMC, WW II; former attending surgical staff, Royal Alexandra Hospital; assistant clinical professor, University of Alberta. A former quarterback with the Edmonton Eskimos, he joined the army within days of becoming a surgeon in 1942. A frontline surgeon, he was one of the first physicians to treat combat-related infections with penicillin. Died May 22, 1999, aged 88; survived by his wife, Bernice, and 3 children. "Life was a contest to him," son-in-law Keith Spencer told the Edmonton Journal. "He played it out right to the last minute."

Spanier, Allen H., Montreal; McGill University, 1972; general surgery; FRCSC; former staff member and director of intensive care, Sir Mortimer B. Davis­Jewish General Hospital; associate professor, McGill University. Died Apr. 27, 1999, aged 52. Dr. Spanier died of heart failure during an inquest into a patient death. The controversial case involved his hospital's decision to remove an elderly, dying patient from the life-support system against the family's wishes. The case was considered important because it brought to the fore issues surrounding scarce medical resources. Following his death, many students recalled his teaching skills. "He cared so much about teaching and about trying to help do the right thing for his patients," recalls Dr. Caralee Caplan, a former student of Dr. Spanier's and CMAJ's 1998/99 Editorial Fellow.

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