JOHN BEAN

BEAN, JOHN L.M. BEAN M.D., F R.C.S. (CAN); F R.C.O.G. (ENG).
It is with great sadness that the family of John Bean announces his death on April 12th on Gasparilla Island, Florida. He died peacefully at 84 years of age after a very fulfilling life. He leaves behind: His wife Maureen with whom he shared deep love and laughter and kept him young. His children: Diane & Dennis Lalor Martha Bean Sarah & Peter Lockwood Andrew & Lisa Bean Catherine & Frank Wetherell Joanne & Vez Pajkovic His 12 grandchildren: Alison & Matthew Schwartz (Alan) Carolyn, Michael, Douglas & Hilary Lockwood John & Leslie Bean Emily & Reager Wetherell Iliya & Esmé Pajkovic and of course, his beloved Great Dane 'Cleo'. He was the last surviving of six Bean brothers, all born and raised in Waterloo, Ontario. He loved golfing, fishing and his garden. John was a renowned surgeon; he specialized at Chelsea Hospital for Women in London, England. He was an associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Toronto; a former President of the Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Canada and on the staff of The Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospital for over 45 years. He delivered about 14,000 babies in his stellar career. He saw patients as recently as this past March. He will be remembered for being the consummate professional - honest, direct, no-nonsense and for also being a gentleman. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5th, at Rosedale United Church (Glen Rd.) At 11:00 A.M.