Obituary of Kenneth B.A., M.D.

CLUTE, Kenneth Fleury, B.A., M.D., F.R.C.P. (C) Passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Sunday, July 22nd, 2007 following a brief illness. Predeceased by his loving wife Roberta (nee Brodie). Sadly missed by his beloved sons Alec (Joanne), Thomas (Fiona) and Geoff (Anned), his cherished grandchildren Sam, Owen, Neve, Nicole and Erik and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Evalyn and his brothers Roger and Deryck. He was born on December 19th, 1918 in Toronto to Arthur Roger Clute, Q.C. and Laurine Adele Fleury. He was educated at the University of Toronto Schools. He then attended the University of Toronto where he received a B.A. in Classics in 1940 and an M.D. in 1945 and was awarded the gold medal in each. For the next twenty years, he was involved in paediatric research and practice in Canada and the U.S. (including Johns Hopkins University and Hospital in Baltimore and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto) and published his book 'The General Practitioner'. From 1966 to 1984, he was a professor at the University of Toronto where he taught health law in the Faculty of Medicine. On retirement, he was named Professor Emeritus. He enjoyed many happy summer holidays at Idyl-Wild on Lake Rosseau, travelling in Canada and abroad, music, reading, astronomy and the company of his family and friends. A private service will be held. The family wishes to thank the staff at Mount Sinai Hospital (17th Floor N) for their care and compassion during the last two months. If desired, donations may be made to Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, 600 University Avenue, Suite 210, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5.