Condolence From: Jane Ross (Battle River Region, Alberta)
Condolence: Dear Family and Friends of Dr. John Dossetor,
It was only last week that I learned of his passing. I think of him often and remember him for many reasons; his:
- open mindedness (he thought thoughts ahead of his time, was unafraid to open windows and doors on new subjects in need of new visions),
- intellectual and social courage (I thanked him then and I thank him now for listening to me as a young graduate student back in 1966 when he was among the very few who was culturally attuned to the health and social issues of indigenous people - he viewed research on these issues as important as any other kind of research,
- his cultural wisdom and appreciation for the arts as part of creativity and mental/physical health,
- his ability to write thoughtfully and well (I thank him for writing a lovely blurb for Through the Looking Glass: Children and Health Promotion (Jane Ross, Vangie Bergum, eds.), an anthology by international researchers on research from the perspective of children.
- all the other lovely qualities expressed by others.
The world is a better place because of Dr. John Dossetor. I feel blessed and strengthened each time I think of him.
Appreciatively,
Jane Ross
Monday July 20, 2020
Condolence From: Lorraine Edwards
Condolence: To the Dossetor Family,
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Dossetors passing. Good memories of garden parties in your lovely Edmonton garden--so long ago.I am sorry , Margaret, that the Christmas cards petered out--my fault! Just know that my thoughts are with you and the family at this very sad time.
With love, Lorraine Edwards.
Sunday April 19, 2020
Condolence From: Shelley Lubiner Paris
Condolence: I had the great honour of working with Dr. Dossetor in the mid 70's to mid 80's as Research Program Coordinator for the Head Office of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. I was always in awe of the enormous level of respect of respect he was accorded by all who knew him. Having had the privilege of knowing him and learning from him was one of the highlights of my career at the Foundation. My deepest sympathies to his family. The world has lost a great man.
Thursday April 16, 2020
Condolence From: Flavia Robles de la Fuente
Condolence: Dear Margaret and all of the Dossetor Family,
I was honoured to have met Dr. Dossetor when he came in 2017 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Transplantation in Alberta. I got to spend time with him, drive him to the home where you used to live, visit some local coffee shops and visit the Health Ethics Centre, at the U of A named after him. He relayed so many great stories along with discussing past work and research projects.
It was a real pleasure listening to him and getting to know him. Beforehand, I had only known 'of' him and his incredible accomplishments.
He did so much for the kidney health and transplant communities and he will be honoured and remembered for the legacy he has left.
I send you all of my thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. His was truly a life well lived.
God bless,
Flavia Robles de la Fuente
Executive Director
Kidney Foundation
Northern Alberta & The Territories Branch
Wednesday April 15, 2020
Condolence From: Heather Clark
Condolence: I am the daughter of Dr Michael Kaye (and Marion Kaye - now deceased) who was a close friend of Dr Dossetor when they were nephrology colleagues in Montreal. My father is living in a retirement home in Burlington ON and I have sent him the obituary which was lovely to read. A rich and long life!
Wednesday April 15, 2020
Condolence From: Franco Miele
Condolence: Dr. Dossetor,
Our deepest condolences to you and yours from Janet and I...Your father had an amazing life and career and you have clearly followed in his footsteps...Take care and hopefully will see you soon...Condoleanze...
Tuesday April 14, 2020
Condolence From: Audrey Martin
Condolence: Dear Dr. Clare Dossetor,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved father. The tribute in the paper truly showed what a remarkable man and role model he was. In the midst of your grief and sadness take pride and joy that you were blessed to have him.
Tuesday April 14, 2020
Condolence From: Dr. Ken Flegel
Condolence: Dr. Dosseter was a role model to me as a young physician at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. I will never forget his account of Canada's first kidney transplant between identical twin sisters. The recipient lived very well for years after it.
He became a colleague in about 2007 when he became our Ombudsman at the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). His work was collegial but perceptive and demanding when he needed to be. I learned a lot about journal publication ethics and etiquette from him.
Ken Flegel MDCM MSc
Senior Editor, Research
CMAJ
Monday April 13, 2020
Condolence From: Andreas Laupacis
Condolence: I met John when I was working with Cal Stiller on studies of cyclosporine in London Ontario in the early 1980s. I didn't get to know him well, but he left a lasting impression - I was always impressed with his kindness and wisdom. My sincere condolences.
Monday April 13, 2020
Condolence From: Elizabeth Myles, National Executive Director, Kidney Foundation of Canada
Condolence: On behalf of The Kidney Foundation of Canada and the kidney and transplant community, we send our deepest condolences to Dr. Dossetor’s family, friends and colleagues, and we extend our deep gratitude for his remarkable contributions to kidney health and transplantation in Canada. He will be greatly missed.
Monday April 13, 2020
