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DR. COLIN DAWES
Date of Passing: Apr 05, 2024
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DR. COLIN DAWES
Sadly, we announce the death of Dr. Colin Dawes, 88, on April 5, 2024, at Gimli Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret, father of Roger (Sharon), Elizabeth, Martin (Jocelyn), Richard (Cindy), and Susan (Kevin), and grandfather of nine (Sydney, Mallory, Farley, Iris, Jim, Nicole, Gunther, Duncan and Angus). He was predeceased by his son-in-law Norman Kehler, and his sister Gwyneth.
Colin studied dentistry at University of Manchester and took research training in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England. He became a Professor of Oral Biology and taught dental students at the University of Manitoba for over 40 years. His research focused on saliva and its importance for oral health.
We are grateful for the care he received over many years from Drs. Johnston and Banerji at CancerCare, and Dr. Silha, Dr. Hurst, Dr. Beldavs, and Dr. Fulmore, and also for the kind and skilled health care workers at Gimli Hospital.
Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Colin's wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2024, Apr 13, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dr. Colin and I worked on the faculty alumni BULLETIN for many years. We were grateful for Colin's meticulous editorial skills, catching many small errors, spelling, capitalization and syntax in every edition. Building a career on saliva, he was sought out throughout the academia of Dentistry, worldwide. - Posted by: William H Christie (colleague professor at UofMB Faculty of Dentistry) on: Apr 15, 2024
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What privilege to have been taught by this most enthusiastic scientist and professor. Never a dull moment in his class. I remember donating saliva early mornings in his lab. Great memories of Dr Dawes. - Posted by: Frank Giesbrecht (Student of Colin Dawes) on: Apr 13, 2024