Deaths · Nécrologie

CMAJ 2000;162:1259

Ferguson, James K., Thornhill, Ont; University of Toronto, 1932; MBE; FRSC; RCAF, WW II; former director, Connaught Laboratories, Toronto; assistant professor of pharmacology, University of Toronto; senior member, CMA. Died Dec. 13, 1999, aged 92; survived by his wife, Mary, and 4 children. His research work included developing an understanding of uterine contractions during childbirth. During the war, he helped develop an oxygen mask for pilots that did not freeze at high altitudes. He was one of the few aviation medicine researchers to be awarded the MBE. After the war he developed an interest in addiction medicine; along with Dr. Gordon Bell, he worked to develop a new drug, Temposil, to treat alcoholism. "Ferguson and Bell began to experiment with a compound that included cyanamid," the National Post reported. "They tested it on themselves at home, after drinking martinis."

Fisher, Charles F., London, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1943; internal medicine; FRCPC; RCAMC, WW II; former staff St. Joseph's, University, Victoria and Westminster hospitals; assistant professor, clinical medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital and the University of Western Ontario; professor emeritus, UWO. Died Dec. 21, 1999, aged 80; survived by his wife, Barbara, 2 children and 1 stepdaughter. "Medicine is like the priesthood," his father told him. "It demands your whole life. If you can be happy doing anything else don't go into medicine." His obituary stated: "No other career interested Charles."

Heinisch, Gerhart V., Winnipeg; University of Vienna (Austria), 1949; MCFP. Died Dec. 9, 1999, aged 76; survived by his wife, Ruth, and 3 children.

Heller, Elliot M., Treasure Island, Fla; University of Toronto, 1937; internal medicine; RCAMC, WW II; former chief cardiologist, Northwestern Hospital; cardiologist, Mount Sinai and Doctor's hospitals. Died Aug. 29, 1999, aged 86; survived by his wife, Barbara, and 2 children. He created Canada's first exercise program for recovering heart-attack patients and was the first Jewish cardiologist appointed American College of Cardiology Governor for Ontario. The Globe and Mail reported: "Dr. Heller died while swimming laps, less than 2 months from his 87th birthday."

Huckvale, William S., Vancouver; University of Alberta, 1935; MCFP; RCAMC, WW II; landed on D-Day with the Regina Rifles; former physician, C.S. Williams Clinic and Cominco Limited; medical officer, Workers' Compensation Board. Died Dec. 11, 1999, aged 92; survived by 3 children.

Lapointe, Vincent, Chicoutimi (Qué.); Université Laval, 1950; radiothérapie diagnostique; FRCPC; ancien chef et membre du personnel du département de radiothérapie à l'Hôpital de Chicoutimi; professeur à l'Université Laval. Décédé le 17 septembre 1999, à l'âge de 75 ans.

Man, Sheung-Chi, Winnipeg; University Koahsiung (Taiwan), 1967; former director, Pain Management Clinic, and professor, International Institute of Medical Sciences; associate director, Pan Am Sports Medicine, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Centre; assistant professor, Sports Medicine, University of Manitoba. Died Dec. 9, 1999, aged 56.

Palmer, Russell A., Vancouver; McGill University, 1931; internal medicine; MRCP(Ed.), FACP, FRCP(Ed.), FRCPC; former physician, Vancouver General Hospital; honorary physician, St. Paul's Hospital; medical consultant, McMillan Bloedel Ltd.; senior member, CMA. Died Dec. 22, 1999, aged 94.

Richardson, James F., Tilbury, Ont.; University of Western Ontario, 1935. Died Dec. 8, 1999, aged 88.

Rose, John W., Cobourg, Ont.; University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (England), 1951; MCFP; former staff, Cobourg District General Hospital. Died of heart failure Dec. 6, 1999, aged 74. He was awarded the Paul Harris Award for "selfless contributions" to the International Health Services Organization, through which he did volunteer work in Ecuador and Honduras at his own expense.

Ross, John M., St. John's; University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1953; family practice; FCFP; former professor and director, Family Practice Residency Program, Memorial University. Died Dec. 2, 1999, aged 71; survived by his wife, Doreen, and 3 children.

Scully, L. Terence, Newmarket, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1959; MCFP; former courtesy staff, York County Hospital; assistant vice-president and medical director, Individual Insurance Canada, Confederation Life Insurance Company. Died Dec. 11, 1999, aged 68; survived by his wife, Sheila, and 4 children.

Thomas, Ferdinand A., North York, Ont.; Dalhousie University, 1963. Died Dec. 22, 1999, aged 76; survived by his wife, Emelda, and 2 children. His obituary stated: "He moved to Canada from the West Indies with his wife, and $300 in his pocket."

Wallace, Gerald M., Corbeil, Ont.; University of Toronto, 1941; general surgery; RCAF, WW II; former staff, North Bay Civic and St. Joseph's General hospitals; medical officer of health, Widdifield Township; physician, Dupont of Canada Limited and Ontario Northland Railway; coroner, Nipissing District. Died Nov. 23, 1999, aged 85; survived by his wife, Jo, and 3 children. For 45 years, he practised in North Bay, Ont., with his twin brother, Harold.

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