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Dr. Peter Thurston passed away suddenly in February.

TOH suffered a great loss with the sudden passing of Dr. Peter Thurston on Feb. 26.

Dr. Thurston joined the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1999 following amalgamation with the former Riverside Hospital. He had been at the Riverside since 1981 where he had a full practice in orthopaedic surgery and served in a number of administrative positions, including Chief of Staff and, ultimately, acting chief executive officer.

At TOH, he distinguished himself as a caring clinician and took great pride in providing compassionate patient care. He received a number of Guardian Angel pins that substantiate this. It was obvious that he had a keen interest in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. He directed orthopaedic surgery undergraduate education and was ultimately nominated for a Canadian undergraduate surgical education award.

Dr. Thurston provided numerous resident workshops on the transition to professional practice. Outside the hospital, he worked as a peer assessor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and helped mentor a number of practising orthopaedic surgeons in Ontario.

He is best remembered for his constant good humour and consistent demeanour and was appreciated by his colleagues and staff alike. He was a crossword puzzle and Sudoku enthusiast, which often kept him busy and relaxed between OR cases. He was a wonderful partner and a team player who is sorely missed.

Our condolences and thoughts go to his wife, Danielle, and their three children: Alex, Susan and Madelaine.

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