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POZNANSKI,
Wojciech
Janusz, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.P.
Wojciech POZNANSKI passed away at Hospice House in Vernon, British
Columbia on January 6, 2007 with his family at his side. He will
be deeply missed by Nadine, his wife of 55 years, his children,
Karine and Bernard (Julie) and his 5 grand-daughters, his niece,
nephew and 2 grand-nephews, as well as Nadine's close relatives
in Belgium and Switzerland. Born in Warsaw, Poland in 1917, he
graduated from the University of Warsaw (B.Sc. Honours 1939).
As World War 2 began, he joined the Polish Army and was taken
prisoner early in the war. He spent 5 years in various prisoner
of war camps in Germany until his escape in fall 1944. He later
joined a Polish detachment of the American Army. Wojciech entered
medical school at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, receiving
his medical degree in 1949 followed by 2 years of post-graduate
studies in internal medicine. He married Nadine (née
CHOMÉ) in
Brussels and immigrated to Canada in 1951. Following a one year
internship at Winnipeg Misericordia Hospital, Wojciech began
his life work in medicine serving small isolated communities
in nothern Manitoba. In 1955, he joined the medical clinic in
Wainwright, Alberta, where his work focused on internal medicine.
A move to Ottawa in 1962 with his family enabled him to complete
his postgraduate studies. He spent one year as Chief Resident
in the Dept. of Medicine at Ottawa Civic Hospital, and one year
as Senior Resident and Clinical Investigator in the Dept. of
Metabolism and Endocrinology at Royal Victoria Hospital (McGill
University) in Montreal (1963-64). Wojciech joined the medical
staff of the University of Ottawa as a Consultant in Endocrinology
and Metabolism. He was also appointed Chief of Medical Biochemistry
and head of Metabolism Research at Ottawa Civic Hospital. His
research projects helped advance medical knowledge in diabetes
and obesity. He remained in Ottawa as Associate Professor in
both internal medicine and medical biochemistry until his retirement
in 1982. Referred to at times as the "Father of Medical Biochemistry"
in Canada, his efforts helped establish the status of medical
biochemistry as a postgraduate medical diploma. Wojciech
POZNANSKI
was the recipient of a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Canada (1964) and of an Honorary Fellowship of
the American College of Physicians and Surgeons (1967). He authored
many articles and publications in Endocrinology. One of his medical
memberships was an Honorary Fellow of the Alpha-Omega-Alpha Medical
Fraternity. In recognition of his contribution to medicine in
Canada, he received Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee medal in
1977. Following retirement, he served as physician at Wrinch
Memorial Hospital in Hazelton, northern British Columbia (United
Church of Canada Medical Mission Services.) There, he tackled
the British Columbia wilderness, delivering medical services
to a large region of small communities, including the Gitk'san
and the Wetsu'wetn peoples for 3 years. In 1985, Wojciech and
Nadine came to "retire" in Vernon, British Columbia. Shortly
after, he accepted the position of Medical Director of the Diabetic
Day Unit at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Deeply aware of the needs
of an aging population, he founded the Greater Vernon Adult Day
Care Centre. The years he endured as a prisoner of war profoundly
affected and developed his commitment to human rights. This led
him and Nadine to establish chapters of Amnesty International,
in Hazelton and
in Vernon. Throughout his life, Wojciech was
a devoted and very active member of the United Church. At Trinity
United in Vernon, he took leadership roles in stewardship and
outreach. His love of gardening led him to help conceive and
plan the beautiful rock garden at the church. After a life fully
dedicated to his fellow human beings, may he now rest in peace.
A Celebration of Wojciech's life will be held at Trinity United
Church on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 3: 30 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Vernon Hospice House, 3506 - 27th Avenue,
Vernon, British Columbia V1T 1S4 or to Amnesty International,
312 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1H9 will be gratefully
received. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bethel
Funeral Chapel Ltd., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, British Columbia
V1T 8Z5 (250)-542-1187.
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WYATT,
Ronald
Arthur
WYATT,
Ronald
Arthur passed away peacefully at North York General
Hospital on Wednesday May 30, 2007 in his 81st year. Born August
16, 1926 and raised on a farm near Drayton by his Aunt Margaret
and Uncle Joseph
WALLACE. A teacher and principal in the Guelph,
Welland and York County Areas, and later office manager for Canadian
Indemnity Insurance Co. Toronto. He bought a small insurance
agency and expanded it to Wyatt International Insurance Inc.
with offices in Canada, U.S. and Britain. Specialized in aviation
insurance including gliders and had many Canadian Flying Farmer
clients. Was an a active member of International Flying Farmers
and enjoyed flying his plane. Talented musician who often played
his guitar and sang at parties, conventions, and cornroasts.
He began his musical career on CKNX Wingham when he was just
a teen. Was a member of the United Church Choir in Zephyr prior
to moving back to Willowdale. Enjoyed farming in Zephyr. Loved
raising his Appaloosa Horses and riding with the Zephyr Squires'
Club. Dearly missed by his wife of 59 years Mary and his dear
children Mary Ellen and her husband Gary
JONAS and son Bob
WYATT
and friend Joanne. Also dearly missed by granddaughter Shannon
and her husband Billy
JONAS and great-granddaughter Jaidyn and
granddaughter Julie and her husband Travis
POZZEBON as well as
grandchildren Jerry, Marianne and friend O'Neil, Chris, Sarah
and greatgrandchildren Hannah, Sebastian, Alana and Kayla. Mourned
by sisters-in-law Roberta and her husband Jim
WISE also Audrey
and her husband Larry
LONG.
Uncle to Dan
WISE, his wife
Frances
and daughter Isabelle, nieces Stacey
LONG, her husband Sean and
son Heath, Amy
LONG and T.J.
DAWE.
Friends may call on Friday,
June 1, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home
(6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral
Service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the
Chapel. Reception to follow at R.S. Kane. Interment at York Cemetery.
Condolences www.rskane.ca. R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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