Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Sad news ... John Brown RIP

 Dear Colleagues,

 I need to report a sadness in the sudden and unexpected death of the husband of our colleague Katherine Brown (Barry) in Wollongong last week.  I have written to Katherine to express our collective shock and sympathy over John’s death. 

 Katherine is still working as public health consultant at Wollongong University and is an associate professor in sexual health and forensic medicine. 

 The news came at the same time as a report from RPAH about the recent deaths of Drs Stuart Renwick and Robert Loblay who many will remember as our tutors from student days.  As our teachers they were a good deal older, but death always comes as a cruel blow for those who remain.  Shakespeare wrote many words of wisdom about death, some very comforting, some quite matter-of-fact.  I note that earlier this year Drs Peter Holman, John York and John Turtle had passed away, the former two known to those with attachments to Rachel Forster Hospital … and each at a good age. 

 With best wishes to all, Andrew Byrne ..

 John William Brown Death Notice - Sydney, New South Wales | Sydney Morning Herald (smh.com.au)

 

 

 

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