Max PALAYEW

PALAYEW, Max Jacob M.D., F.R.C.P.(C)
It is with infinite sadness that the family of Dr. Max Palayew announces his death on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, after a brief illness. Husband of Eunice Goodman. Father and father-in-law of Dr. Mark Palayew and Dr. Chris Greenaway, Dr. Karen Palayew and Lorne Segal, Danny Palayew and Jocelyn Kapusta. Grandfather of Noah, Matthew, and Julie Segal; Adam, Michael, and Nathan Palayew; Steven and David Palayew. Brother and brother-in-law of Noreen and Aaron Lipsin, Chana Palayew, Mildred Goodman and the late Clermont Pepin, the late Rosalie and the late Norman Namer.
He was an extraordinary man; a superb radiologist, a devoted and inspiring teacher, but above all a kind, giving, and compassionate human being. He was a role model and mentor to many of his students, colleagues, and friends; to his family he was and will always be their strength and inspiration.
He received his medical degree from l'Université de Montpellier in France and subsequently trained in Radiology at the Jewish General Hospital, the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, and the Cincinnati General Hospital. In 1971 he was appointed Radiologist-In-Chief at the Jewish General Hospital, a position which he held until 1992. He was appointed Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology, McGill University for consecutive terms from 1977 to 1987. In 2009 he was appointed Emeritus Professor, McGill University.
He was a member of numerous professional associations and held Officer roles in many, including National President of the Canadian Association of Radiologists and Administrator of the Board of the Corporation Professionnelle des Médecins du Québec. He was a frequent Visiting Professor at universities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He received many honours, including the Prix Albert Jutras, awarded by the Société Canadienne Française de Radiologie, "in recognition for an outstanding career and exceptional contributions to Radiology".
Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Fôret. Due to the advent of Passover, shiva at his home ends Friday afternoon. Donations in his memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital, (514) 340-8222 ext. 2845 (Nadia), or to March of the Living c/o the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation, (613) 798-4696 ext. 274.