JANIS BORMANIS

JANIS BORMANIS, MD, FRCPC Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa February 21, 1944 - October 22, 2024 Passed away peacefully, with his family present at St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa on October 22, 2024, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Ilze Bormanis. Loving father of Michael and Katrina. Dear son of the late Michails and Marta Bormanis. Born in Riga, Janis and his parents departed wartime Latvia in 1944. The ensuing five years were spent in Displaced Persons (DP) refugee camps in Germany, after which the Bormanis family immigrated to Canada in 1949, settling in Ottawa. Janis graduated from Ottawa Technical High School and pursued post-secondary studies at the University of Ottawa, obtaining his MD in 1969 and his Fellowship in Hematology (FRCPC) in 1974. An illustrious career (1974-2012) followed at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Bormanis was a distinguished, highly esteemed hematologist and professor, a leader in clinical and academic medicine. He is fondly remembered as an outstanding clinician, a supremely gifted and dedicated teacher, one whose innovative and interactive instructional style was forward-thinking, inspiring many trainees with his "lab- to- bedside approach" to pursue careers as hematologists, as well as being a mentor to many, and a generous colleague. A pioneering figure, Dr. Bormanis spearheaded, with his practice, interest in venous thromboembolic diseases, cofounding Thrombosis Canada (formerly the Canada-wide Thrombosis Interest Group). His deep interest for thrombosis laid the groundwork for TOH's renowned Thrombosis Program, which leads in thrombosis clinical care and research. Dr. Bormanis, alongside Dr. Ian Hart, was equally instrumental in bringing forth the adoption of the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Canadian medical education and launching The Ottawa Hospital into the era of digital and online learning. As a physician and educator, he excelled at bridging clinical hematology and laboratory hematology. Of the latter, Dr. Bormanis also served many years as a hematology consultant for Dynacare Laboratories. His professional contributions over the course of his 38-year career were myriad, notably: Chief, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine (TOH); Internal Medicine Program Director (TOH); Director, Learning Centre, TOH-University of Ottawa; Chief, Division of Hematology (Civic); Director, Laboratory-Hematology, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre; President, Medical Staff (TOH); Vice Chief Hematopathology, TOH; and Examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Internal Medicine. Janis was a deeply loved devoted husband and father and a stalwart friend. He was greatly admired by his family, friends, and peers, inspiring all to strive for excellence, whatever their field. He was passionate about both wine, travelling to many wine-producing regions, particularly California, and fine cuisine, a lifelong devotee of classical music, especially opera, and an ardent enthusiast of water sports, including windsurfing, kayaking, and sculling, which he enjoyed practicing, most of all, at Lac Sam, site of his cherished cottage retreat. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Wilson, the nursing staff, and personal support workers at St. Patrick's Home (Kilkenny Wing), where he was a resident from 2022-2024, as well as his physiotherapists Pat Fejes, Erin Morgan Donnelly, Veronique Audet, and physiotherapist assistant Grace Morel, all of whom, in their respective capacities, provided compassionate care. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, at O'Connor Street, on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-233-1143