Harvey E. Beardmore M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S. (February 4th, 1921– February 10th, 2007) — It is with great sadness that the family announces Harvey Beardmore’s death on February 10, 2007, at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Jerome, Quebec. Predeceased by his wife, Frances and his son Ian, he leaves behind his children Richard (Marianne Bergstrom) Anne (Jim Ransehousan), Patricia (the late Ed Muldoon), Carol (Garry Lamb), Diane (Derek Lobb) and ten grandchildren: Ben, Sarah, Simon, Kate, John, Jennifer, Heather, Gordon, Colin, Rachel and a great grandchild Jack. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he started medical studies at McGill University in 1942. His studies were interrupted by WWII during which he proudly served as a Lieutenant and Platoon Commander with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Europe from 1943-45. Returning to Montreal in 1945 he married Frances Barnes and completed his medical degree in 1948.
After six more years of specialty training, he joined the staff at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Surgery in 1953. Over the next 42 years he practiced his profession in Montreal and was a pioneer in the establishment of pediatric surgery as a recognized medical specialty in North America and the world. He served in the leadership of every important Pediatric Surgical organization in North America. In 1967 he was a founding member of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgery and served as its first president. From 1969 to 1971 he served as Chairman of the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1974 he was elected President of the American Pediatric Surgery Association. He served on the Pediatric Surgery Advisory Council of the American College of Surgeons, eventually serving as Chairman of the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. During his career he traveled to many countries to provide medical training and advice to colleagues in his field. His reputation attracted many doctors to come to Montreal to train and do research under his direction. He taught and carried out research for many years at McGill’s medical school. He received numerous awards for his pioneering efforts, including the Robert E. Gross award (1982), the William E. Ladd Award (1986) and the Distinguished Service Award (2004), the latter in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the care of infants and children. He was the only Canadian to receive these awards at the time. In 1975, the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons was founded and Harvey was elected as its first President.
Although Harvey enjoyed traveling to foreign countries, the farm in Mille Isles, Quebec was a source of great pleasure for him and his family. Upon his retirement in 1995, he continued to live there until his death. Harvey will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour, his skill in the kitchen, and for being the life of a party. He was a great raconteur and shared many good times at various fishing and hunting lodges across North America. His favourites included his association with The Famous Grouse, Turtle Lake, Algonquin Park and Green Lake. He was never happier than when he was home in the Laurentian Mountains. We will all miss him.
Our heart felt thanks to Nicolem, Kevin and Linda for their special care to the end.
A private family cremation was held on February 12th, 2007. A celebration of his life, memorial service and burial in Mille Isles will follow. Donations in his memory may be made to The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Place Alexis Nihon 3400 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Bureau 1420, Montreal Quebec H3Z 3B7 or to The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Suite 900, 2345 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2E5
1921 - 2007 (86 years)
. Anne Elizabeth BEARDMORE, b. 1948 (Age 76 years)
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