DONALD MARK WHITLEY

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DONALD MARK WHITLEY Donald Mark Whitley passed away November 19th, 2000 at the age of 82. Born December 3, 1917, in Winnipeg Manitoba. Predeceased by his first wife, Anna Anderson of Victoria in 1956, and his brother, William Edward of Ottawa in 1971. He is survived by Kathleen, his loving wife of 42 years and their two children and six grandchildren. Mark (Roberta) and grandchildren; Braden, Anne, Paul and Michael, of Shawnigan Lake. Catherine (Colin) King and grandchildren Kaitlyn and Kyle of North Vancouver. Donald was raised in Winnipeg and in 1943 he graduated in medicine from the University of Manitoba. He then enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and served on the HMCS Prince Robert as the Lieutenant Surgeon. Upon completion of his service, Don relocated to Victoria and established a medical practice. In 1950 he began his post graduate studies in General Surgery at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, graduating with his Fellowship in 1953. Following his return to Victoria he became the Chief of Surgery and the Chief of Staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. He was also a contributing member of the Victoria Medical Society. A service will be held at St. George the Martyr Church, 3909 St. Georges Lane, Cadboro Bay, Victoria on Thursday, November 23, at 3:00 p.m. The family greatly appreciates the wonderful care given by Dr. G. McLean. With sincere thanks to the compassionate nurses at the hospitals. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. McCall Bros. in care of arrangements, 250-385-4465

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 22, 2000