Obituary of Adel Gohar Fam

FAM, Dr Adel G. Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, October 14th, 1936 - April 16th, 2007 After a remarkably strong and valiant fight, at the age of 70 and surrounded by family, life�s journey is over, its� destination reached. Safe in the arms of our Lord, your long suffering has come to a blessed and peaceful end. You leave behind your best friend, soul-mate and loving wife, Denise. You will be greatly missed, but always with, your loving sons Neil and wife Hanna and cherished Granddaughter Ella, Paul, Mark and wife Rose. A loving, caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather; you will also be missed by brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. You were an inspiring friend and mentor, not only to those close to you, but to your colleagues and numerous students. You often expressed to us your feelings, as Bach wrote in his Cantata #82, - Ich Habe Genung - I ask for no more. May you rest peacefully now with the Lord. Adel is well respected in the world�s family of medicine. His world-class research produced a number of novel observations, and as an expert in the fields of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and a world authority on gout; he was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. In his professional life, Adel was wholly dedicated to research, teaching, his students and patient care. He served on many National and International committees in the roles of Vice President, President, Past President, Secretary-Treasurer and Treasurer. Adel also served on a number of Editorial Boards for peer-reviewed journals, and wrote, along with two co-authors, a best-selling book on musculoskeletal examination and joint injection techniques. Adel also served as Examiner for both the Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Boards. Adel greatly enjoyed the professional interactions with colleagues & students. In his 37 years of teaching he stressed the importance of developing strong clinical skills, always encouraging his students to read, read and "look again�. The family wishes to extend thanks to the physicians and all medical staff involved in Adel�s care during the past few years. Our appreciation extends to the palliative care team and the St Elizabeth nurses, particularly Dwayne. Adel always expressed how much he appreciated his caregiver�s care, compassion, encouragement and support. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 19th. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20th, in ORIOLE-YORK MILLS UNITED CHURCH, 2609 Bayview Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Arthritis Society, the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of choice.