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James Hilton DARRAGH
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Dr. James H. Darragh died at the Carlingwood Retirement Community in Ottawa on August 10, 2015. He was born on October 25, 1924 in Montreal. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Eva Darragh, his first wife Marna (Gammell) Darragh, his brother, Leslie, and his sister, Sheila Hobbes. He is survived by his second wife, Barbara (Lee) Darragh; his sons, Ian and Alex (Linda) and daughter, Jane; stepsons Robert and Jacques Lee; seven grandchildren and three great-grandsons and his cousin, Aileen Peltzer. James graduated MD from McGill University in 1948. After postgraduate studies in Montreal, Mallory Institute of Pathology (Boston), Yale Medical School, and military service, in 1956 he began the practice of internal medicine and endocrinology in Montreal at McGill University and the Montreal General and Queen Mary Veterans' Hospitals. James advanced to Associate Professor and Associate Dean at McGill, and was a Senior Physician at Montreal General Hospital before moving to Ottawa in 1977. At that time, he joined the secretariat of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He was Executive Director of the Royal College from 1980 to 1989. In retirement, James served as the Royal College Honorary Archivist and Librarian for 16 years. He developed his interest in medical history, and was a co-author of Volume Two (1885-1935) of the History of McGill Medical School. James was a member of several professional and social clubs. In 1986, he joined the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa and was president of the board of directors from 1995 to 1997. In his leisure time, James enjoyed reading history and biography, music, travel, outdoor life and sports. For 30 years, he enjoyed cottage life in the Gatineau Hills north of Ottawa. "The world thought of him as a man; to me he was my world," – Barbara Lee Darragh. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place on Friday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa, followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. Please make memorial donations to the charity of your choice.
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Beth and John Hunter
August 20, 2015
Genuine sympathy to Barbara and family.
Jim was a wonderful man who had a distinguished career in medicine. We celebrate the many happy years he and Barbara had together. He was a real gentleman and had many varied interests. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with all of Jim`s family at this time.
Marianne Wilkinson
August 19, 2015
Barbara I was so sorry to hear that Jim had died. He was a great person and the two of you were such a wonderful couple. I've notified my sisters and will be at the funeral on Friday.
Eileen Ball
August 19, 2015
My sincere sympathy goes to Barbara and to all of Jim's family. Jim was such a caring and supportive member of Carlingwood Toastmasters. He shared many great stories during his speeches. We miss him.
August 17, 2015
Please accept my sincere condolences forJames (Jim ) a most elegant and intelligent gentle person . As a fellow Toastmaster , I was privileged to share meetings with Jim . His encouragement and keen interest was a pleasure and inspiration to all who attended the Carlingwood Toastmasters Club . He will be missed by all who knew him .
Bryna Polonsky Cohen
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Linda Bonneville
August 15, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Darragh and family. This incredible gentleman will be sorely missed at our Dental office. Dr. Karine, Lauren, Linda and Juliana. His smile always lit up our day!
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