DR. WAYNE PETER FRANCIS GULLIVER

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Dr. Wayne Peter Francis Gulliver. He died by his own hand and on his own terms. While we understand and respect his decision, we are devastated. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 42 years, Beverly (née Cuff); daughter and research partner, Susanne Gulliver, daughter, Julia Gulliver (Janessa); "special son," Andrew Gulliver; and grandson, Lloyd Gulliver-Conway; his mother, Agnes Gulliver; brothers, Gerry (Gail), Joe (Christine); and his sisters; sister-in-law, Diane Cuff. Dear Friend and mentor, Noel Hutton; friend and colleague, Dr. Brian Ramjattan. Predeceased by his father, Gerald Gulliver; brother, Andrew Gulliver; sister, Natasha Gulliver; parents-in-law, Lloyd and Rae Cuff. He will be sorely missed by his many colleagues in the medical community, both in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as nationally and internationally. He was an exceptional and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. From humble beginnings on Hoyles Avenue in Rabbittown, he understood that education was the way out of poverty and excelled academically, earning his Bachelor of Science and MD from Memorial University. He completed his Dermatology residency at McGill University in 1989, returning to St. John's to practice until his passing. He loved medical Dermatology in all of its facets including clinical practice and research. He was one of the lead researchers on the team who put Newfoundland and Labrador genetic research on the map and discovered the HLA-Cw6 gene for psoriasis. Always leading by example, he embraced many leadership roles throughout his career and had the honour of being the first Chair of Medicine at Memorial University who was from Newfoundland and Labrador. He received many awards and kind accolades throughout his lengthy and prestigious career, including the Albert Neisser award, considered the "Nobel Prize" of Dermatology. He was a force to be reckoned with and even after his cancer and related amputation in 2015, he insisted on adapting and continuing to participate actively in both research and clinical practice. He loved what he did dearly and enjoyed being able to participate in conferences around the world. He lived life to fullest; he had a strong sense of justice and was an uncommonly good human. Donations can be made to the Vera Perlin Society or the Prosthetics Department at the Miller Centre in St. John's, NL.