HURLEY, DR. R. C. Born at Blissfield on 7th day January, 1931, son of the late T Wasburn Hurley and Jennie (Burns) Hurley. Graduated from Doaktown High School 1948, St. Francis Xavier University (BSc) 1952 and Dalhousie University (MD cm) 1957. After internship at the Victoria General and Saint John General in Halifax, NS and Saint John, NB he started a family practice in Doaktown in 1957-58. In July of 1958 he joined the Fredericton Medical Clinic and subsequently served at President in 1964-65. Dr. Hurley joined the staff of the Victoria Public Hospital in July 1958 and joined the new hospital staff (DECH) in 1976 and served as president of the medical staff in 1978-79. Dr. Hurley initiated the development of a Department of Family Practice at VPH and served as its first chairman. He was active in the College of Family Practice of Canada and served as president of the NB Chapter in 1967-68. At the national level he served as Chairman Finances 1976-79. His main interest was in training of Family Physicians i.e., students and residents, as an associate professor at Dalhousie University. He was involved in the Preceptorship and Residency Training programs from 1966-87. He attained certification in Family Medicine in 1971 and in 1976 was awarded a Fellowship. He retired from office practice in 1989, but continued being active in other hospital endeavours especially the O.R. He was a member of the United Commercial Travellers (1961), Kenmore Fishing Club and the Capital Winter Club. Dr. Hurley is survived by his wife Ruby (Blakney), his two sons Richard (Sinikka), Robert (Yennah), his three grandchildren, Jordan, Kirsten and Emily and his four sisters, Marie StAmour, Joan Schmidt (Manfred), Bette Anne Morehouse, and Michelle Hurley. Dr. Hurley is predeceased by his son, Ronald and sister, Faith Traboulsee. Dr. Hurley is resting at McAdams Select Community Funeral Home with visitation Friday, February 27th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 28th at 2:00 pm at St. Dunstan's Church. Rev. Gerald M. White as celebrant, concelebrant Rev. J.J. Dolan. Members of the Kenmore Fishing Club will be Honorary Pallbearers. Interment will take place in the Hermitage Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the donors' choice. www.mcadamsfh.com