17498 Relay MAA Matter.qxd 11/22/06 4:40 PM Page 18Armstr<strong>on</strong>g became the first director<strong>of</strong> medical care at Health Canada,and then in 1973 was appointedDirector General <strong>of</strong> HealthInsurance. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary,three children and six grandchildren.Dr. Kenneth Frederick EDWARDS, in his 81styear, <strong>on</strong> October 13th, 2006. Survived by hiswife Mary Catherine ‘’Mac’‘ (Ives), Dr. Edwardspractised anesthesia at the <strong>University</strong> Hospitals inKingst<strong>on</strong>, Ontario until his retirement in 1994.Dr. Robert Douglas JEFFS, in his 82nd year,<strong>on</strong> Aug. 28, 2006. After serving as a pediatricurologist in Tor<strong>on</strong>to, Dr. Jeffs worked at JohnHopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Bob issurvived by Catharine, his wife <strong>of</strong> 55 years, threechildren and four grandchildren.Dr. Maurice B. WEINBERG, in his 81st year, <strong>on</strong>May 5, 2006, in Jerusalem. Moshe was the belovedhusband <strong>of</strong> Rose, the father <strong>of</strong> five children and adevoted grandfather and great-grandfather.CLASS OF 1950Dr. James Forsyth MOFFAT, in his 81st year,<strong>on</strong> October 4, 2006, at Sunnybrook Hospital,Veteran’s Wing, Tor<strong>on</strong>to, after a lengthy illnesswhich he endured with dignity and stoicism. Jimis survived by his beloved wife Nancy, childrenJennifer, Ellen, Barbara and Margaret, and threegrandchildren.Dr. Marcus SEDLMEIR, in his 87th year,<strong>on</strong> February 20, 2006, in Denis<strong>on</strong>, TX.CLASS OF 1951Dr. Abraham EISEN, in his 81st year, <strong>on</strong> July18, 2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. The beloved husband <strong>of</strong>Joyce, Abraham was devoted to his five childrenand 10 grandchildren. Dr. Eisen served asan obstetrician/gynecologist.Dr. James GARRIOCK, in his 88th year, <strong>on</strong>September 14, 2006, in Clint<strong>on</strong>, ON. Survivedby his wife Sheila Haywood and three s<strong>on</strong>s,David, Ian, Philip, and seven grandchildren,James practised family medicine in Woodbridgefor many years, serving the village and rural community,spending the latter part <strong>of</strong> his career inBolt<strong>on</strong>. He was appointed assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor tothe Faculty <strong>of</strong> Medicine at U <strong>of</strong> T and am<strong>on</strong>gother hospital appointments he served as chief <strong>of</strong>staff at Peel Memorial Hospital. For many yearshe was cor<strong>on</strong>er for York and Peel Counties,retiring in 1974. He was granted Life Membershipto the College <strong>of</strong> Family Physicians <strong>of</strong> Canada.CLASS OF 1952Dr. Earl Francis MAHONEY, <strong>on</strong> May 21,2006, in Castro Valley, CA. Predeceased by hiss<strong>on</strong> Mark in 2004, Earl is survived by his wife,Betz, and two s<strong>on</strong>s. Dr. Mah<strong>on</strong>ey settled in CastroValley in 1960 where he served at Eden andDoctors’ hospitals until 1984. He was a diplomate<strong>of</strong> the American Board <strong>of</strong> Anesthesiology.Dr. Robert Edward TURNER, inhis 81st year, <strong>on</strong> July 27, 2006, inTor<strong>on</strong>to. His wife <strong>of</strong> 54 years, Jan,four children and eight grandchildrenmourn his passing. A pi<strong>on</strong>eer in forensicpsychiatry, Dr. Turner served at Tor<strong>on</strong>toPsychiatric Hospital, the Clarke Institute <strong>of</strong>Psychiatry and Metropolitan Tor<strong>on</strong>to ForensicService. He was a pr<strong>of</strong>essor emeritus at U <strong>of</strong> T.Dr. Thomas Lawrence WALKER, in his 84thyear, <strong>on</strong> July 19, 2006, in Chatham, ON. Larrywas Ruth’s beloved husband for 56 years.Predeceased by his s<strong>on</strong> Tom in 1989, Larry issorely missed by his three children and sevengrandchildren. Dr. Walker served in Chathamfrom 1956 to April 2006. He was chief <strong>of</strong> staff atSt. Joseph’s Hospital from 1965 to 1971.CLASS OF 1953Dr. John PETERSON, in his 82nd year, <strong>on</strong>Sept. 10, 2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. Bernice’s much lovedhusband for 60 years, John leaves behind threechildren and two grandchildren. Dr. Peters<strong>on</strong> wasa general practiti<strong>on</strong>er who served for several yearsat Humber River Regi<strong>on</strong>al Hospital.Dr. John Sloan SENN, in his 78th year,<strong>on</strong> Aug. 12, 2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. Dr. Sennled Sunnybrook Hospital’s clinical hematologydepartment for nearly 40 years while researchingleukemia and b<strong>on</strong>e marrow cancer. His wife,Jean, three children and five grandchildren cherishJohn’s memory.CLASS OF 1956Dr. Thomas O. ASHWELL,at age 73, <strong>on</strong> March 25, 2006, in Jamestown,ND. After practising in Smith Falls,ON, Dr. Ashwell joined the DakotaClinic in Jamestown in 1979. Dr.Ashwell was a fellow <strong>of</strong> Harvard<strong>Medical</strong> School. Predeceased by his youngest s<strong>on</strong>,Dr. Timothy Ashwell,Tom is missed by his wife,Helen, four children and seven grandchildren.Dr. Samuel BIRENBAUM, in his 74th year, <strong>on</strong>June 30, 2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. Beloved husband <strong>of</strong>Gloria, Sam was devoted to his three children,three step-children and 10 grandchildren.CLASS OF 1957Dr. Janice L. HUFFMAN, in her73rd year, <strong>on</strong> Aug. 31, 2006, inMississauga, ON. As a tribute toDr. Huffman, the Class <strong>of</strong> 1957 isinitiating the 5T7 Dr. Janice Huffman MemorialAward in Radiology in her memory. Pleasec<strong>on</strong>tact Dr. Barney Gibl<strong>on</strong> at barney.gibl<strong>on</strong>@utor<strong>on</strong>to.ca for further informati<strong>on</strong>.CLASS OF 1962Dr. Herman ALLADIN, at age 77, <strong>on</strong> April 3,2006 in Newmarket, ON. You can send yourc<strong>on</strong>dolences to Herman’s wife, Pat, two daughtersand two grandchildren at 499 Kinrara Court,Newmarket ON L3X 2H4.Dr. R<strong>on</strong>ald Irving CARR, in his70th year, <strong>on</strong> Aug. 15, 2005, inHalifax. His research led him tothe Nati<strong>on</strong>al Jewish Hospital andResearch Centre in Denver, CO. He wasappointed an associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong> Colorado and was a founding member <strong>of</strong>the Lupus Foundati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> America. In 1983, hemoved to Halifax to c<strong>on</strong>tinue his research andteach at Dalhousie <strong>University</strong>. His legacy is ourincreased understanding <strong>of</strong> lupus, transplantati<strong>on</strong>,the mind-body c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong>, and the role <strong>of</strong> dietand herbal medicine <strong>on</strong> immune functi<strong>on</strong>.He is missed by his wife, Nancy, and two children.Dr. Walter O. SPITZER, at age 69, <strong>on</strong> April 27,2006, in Kingst<strong>on</strong> due to complicati<strong>on</strong>s from arecent car accident. Walter is sorely missed by hiswife, Carmen, seven children and 10 grandchildren.An epidemiologist and educator, Dr. Spitzerserved at McMaster <strong>University</strong>, McGill <strong>University</strong>and Stanford <strong>University</strong>. He was the editor <strong>of</strong> theJournal <strong>of</strong> Clinical Epidemiology and authoredmyriad articles and books.CLASS OF 1963Dr. Gerald Kennard SEARLES, at age 80, <strong>on</strong>April 15, 2006, in Scarborough, ON. A family18 <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tor<strong>on</strong>to • Winter 2006
17498 Relay MAA Matter.qxd 11/21/06 10:03 AM Page 19physician, Dr. Searles practised in Sioux Lookout,ON, Schreiber, ON, and Scarborough. He retiredin 2005. He is survived by his wife <strong>of</strong> 56 years,Thelma, five children and eight grandchildren.Dr. Robert Lyman Adam WALKER, in his64th year, <strong>on</strong> Nov. 6, 2005, in Danville, PA.Since 1977, Dr. Walker served in obstetrics/gynecology and gynecologic <strong>on</strong>cology at Geisinger<strong>Medical</strong> Center in Danville. His wife, Rena, twochildren and two steps<strong>on</strong>s cherish his memory.CLASS OF 1965Dr. Ralph Mort<strong>on</strong> PRICE, in his67th year, <strong>on</strong> Sept. 16, 2006, inBowmanville, ON. Ralph was thebeloved husband <strong>of</strong> Patricia (nee Hoare)and the loved father <strong>of</strong> Kim and her husbandBruce; Matthew; Taylor and his fiancée, Sylvia, aswell as two dear grandchildren. A family doctorin Brooklin, Port Perry and Blackstock, he practisedfor over 40 years. He and his wife Pat createda renowned collecti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canadiana that hasbeen widely exhibited and made a permanentd<strong>on</strong>ati<strong>on</strong> to The Nati<strong>on</strong>al Museum <strong>of</strong> Man.CLASS OF 1970Dr. Paul G. LEVY, in his 61st year, <strong>on</strong> June 20,2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. Paul was the cherished husband<strong>of</strong> Karen, loving father <strong>of</strong> Matthew and a devoteds<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the late Drs. Daniel and Frances Levy.CLASS OF 1971Dr. Mario George ASTAPHAN, at age 60,<strong>on</strong> Aug. 18, 2006, in St. Kitts, West Indies.“Jamie” is missed by his wife, Jacqueline, andthree children. Dr. Astaphan returned to hishomeland <strong>of</strong> St. Kitts after working as a generalpractiti<strong>on</strong>er in Campbellford, ON, Warkworth,ON, and Tor<strong>on</strong>to. In St. Kitts, he cared foralmost 20 per cent <strong>of</strong> the populati<strong>on</strong>.CLASS OF 1973Dr. Howard J. DYAN, in his 57th year, <strong>on</strong> July13, 2006, in Victoria after a courageous battlewith cancer. His wife, Catherine, two childrenand <strong>on</strong>e grandchild mourn his passing.CLASS OF 1974Dr. Joel Avrom HIBLOOM, in his 57th year,<strong>on</strong> Aug. 10, 2005, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. “Doc” worked inemergency medicine at three Tor<strong>on</strong>to hospitals –Humber River Regi<strong>on</strong>al, York Finch andNorthwestern. His devoted partner, Enfrocina“Pressy” Manigo, cherishes his memory.CLASS OF 1975Dr. Stephen Gary COLE, in his 56th year, <strong>on</strong> July22, 2006, in La Jolla, CA. Stephen is missed by hiswife, Reissa, and daughter, Hilary. He is the cherisheds<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the late Dr. Louis Cole (Class <strong>of</strong> 1940)and the brother <strong>of</strong> Dr. Edward Cole <strong>of</strong> Tor<strong>on</strong>to.CLASS OF 1979Dr. Juan SUBIRANA, in his 52nd year, <strong>on</strong> June20, 2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. The beloved s<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> JuanJose and Dolores and dear brother <strong>of</strong> Jose, Dr.Subirana passed away after a brief illness. Hepractised family medicine at 474 College Streetfor over 20 years. He will be missed by manyfriends, patients and colleagues.CLASS OF 1980Dr. Edward KAMSKI, in his 60thyear, <strong>on</strong> June 18, 2006, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to.Ed died suddenly, yet peacefully, inhis home.CLASS OF 1991Dr. Janny Teuna (Wijngaarden)HYLAND, at age 39, <strong>on</strong> Feb. 8,2006. Dr. Hyland served as anobstetrician/gynecologist. She is sadlymissed by her husband, Scott, and two children,Corrie and Sarah.Dr. John Otto LENART, in his 43rd year,<strong>on</strong> May 30, 2006, in Hamilt<strong>on</strong>. A generalpractiti<strong>on</strong>er, Dr. Lenart will be sadly missed byhis colleagues and patients at the Locke StreetWalk-In Clinic in Hamilt<strong>on</strong>.CLASS OF 1993Dr. Craig Bryce JONES, in his 38th year, <strong>on</strong>Dec. 28, 2005, in Tor<strong>on</strong>to. Dr. J<strong>on</strong>es will besadly missed by his wife, Alis<strong>on</strong> Hayward, andfive children. ■MAA Matters accepts death notices andobituaries. Please mail them to Room 3249,<strong>Medical</strong> Sciences Building,1 King’s College Circle,Tor<strong>on</strong>to, M5S 1A8,or e-mail to: medical.alumni@utor<strong>on</strong>to.ca<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Alumni</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong><strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Alumni</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong>Board <strong>of</strong> Directors2006-2007Dr. Catharine Whiteside (MD 1975)H<strong>on</strong>orary PresidentDr. Suan-Seh Foo (MD 1990)PresidentDr. Barney Gibl<strong>on</strong> (MD 1957)Vice-PresidentDr. Jay Keyst<strong>on</strong>e (MD 1969)Past PresidentDr. Peter Kopplin (MD 1963)SecretaryDr. Flavio Habal (MD 1977)TreasurerDr. Victor Kurdyak (MD 1960)Loan OfficerMs. Ruth GillingsAdministrator/ManagerMembers-at-LargeDr. Gars<strong>on</strong> C<strong>on</strong>n (MD 1958)Dr. Lori Hasulo (MD 1995)Dr. Martin Kosoy (MD 1959)Dr. Lap-Cheung Lee (MD 1975)Dr. Irv Lipt<strong>on</strong> (MD 1962)Dr. Tom Patters<strong>on</strong> (MD 1956)ArchivistDr. Peter Wyshynski (MD 1961)Dr. Diana Tamir (MD 2002)PAIRO RepJustin Chan (Class <strong>of</strong> 2009)President, <strong>Medical</strong> Society 2006/07<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Alumni</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong> 19