DR. RONALD HUGH

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DR. RONALD HUGH McFARLANE On May 25, 2002, at Deer Lodge Centre, Dr. Ronald McFarlane passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Ron was born in London, ON in 1917; his family moved to Winnipeg when he was a boy. He is predeceased by his parents, the Reverend Hugh McFarlane and Mrs. Lillian McFarlane; and by his son Hugh. Ron is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie; sons, David (Verla) and Bruce (Maureen) and daughters, Heather Watson (Allan) and Evelyn McFarlane; as well as 13 grandchildren; brother John and wife Joyce; and sister Jean and husband Glen Lawson. Dr. McFarlane graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine in 1941. He then served for five years in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War, as chief medical officer aboard the HMCS Waskesiu, Canadas first frigate. He went on to receive his Fellowship in the American College of Physicians in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts in 1954. Dr. McFarlane practiced Internal Medicine at the Manitoba Clinic for over 40 years, mostly in the field of Arthritis and Rheumatology. He was Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Ron enriched his personal life with his love of reading history and archaeology, and travelling. He also enjoyed gardening and duplicate bridge. The family cottage at Falcon Lake was the setting for many years of happy times with his family and friends. Forever he will remain in our thoughts and in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Tuesday, May 28 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2. Sincerest thanks to the caring and compassionate staff on T3 at Deer Lodge Centre. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 27, 2002