Obituary |
SOURKES, Theodore Lionel On Saturday, January 17, 2015, in his ninety-sixth year. Beloved husband of Shena Rosenblatt Sourkes, and father of Barbara, Myra (Richard Lewin) and the late Doreen. Devoted grandfather of Eric, David and Talia Jade. Predeceased by his parents, Fanny Golt and Isadore Sourkes, and his brother Joseph Sourkes. Dr. Sourkes was Professor Emeritus at McGill University, Departments of Psychiatry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Officer of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Wilder Penfield Prix du Quebec. A loyal friend and moral compass to generations of family, friends, students and colleagues. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, January 20 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers' Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Theodore L. Sourkes Lecture Series in Neuropharmacology" at McGill University, or to the charity of your choice. |