Dr. Owen A. Audain 1930 - 2008 Dr. Owen Albert Audain of Moncton passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges Dumont Hospital on May 12, 2008 with his loving wife, Betty, by his side. Born in Basseterre, St. Kitts, Owen was the son of the late Henry George and Irene Alberta (Liburd) Audain. Owen's early education was in St. Kitts before sailing to England and Scotland to study medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Edinburgh in 1956. Following internship, he returned to his native St. Kitts to do general practice for six years. In 1963, Owen returned to Edinburgh for postgraduate studies in surgery, receiving his fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (ED). Again returning to St. Kitts, he practiced for two years as a surgeon. In 1968, Owen moved to Canada and undertook a residency in urology at Dalhousie University in Halifax receiving his fellowship in urology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He practiced in his specialty of urology at The Moncton Hospital and the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital from 1971 until his retirement at the end of 1999. Owen was held in high regard by his colleagues in the medical community, staff at both hospitals, and by his patients. During his professional career, Owen was a member of various medical and professional associations including the Canadian Medical Association, NB Medical Society (Life Membership), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Canadian Urological Society, and American Urological Association North Eastern Section. He held the office of President of the Medical Staff of the Moncton Hospital and served for many years as the Head of the Department of Urology. Other organizations that he held memberships in over the years were the Masonic Order (Keith Lodge), the Scottish Rite, the Luxor Shrine Club, and the Opimian Society. Although somewhat of a home body, Owen had many interests. He loved to travel, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed a wide range of music, fine food and wine. He was a very humble, kind, and gentle man. Owen is survived by his wife of 16 years, Betty; children, Trevor of St. Kitts, Antony of Toronto, and Patti Doiron of Portage Vale; and by grandson, Andre of St. Kitts. He is also survived by brothers, Dr. Vincent (Janet) of Halifax, Wendell of Toronto; sisters, Viola Jeffers of England, Rosabelle Jennings of Trinidad, Vera of St. Kitts, and Norma of Toronto. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Kay DeWare of Moncton, brothers-in-law, Wayne, Brian (Jeannine), Jim (Louise) of Moncton; and sister-in-law, Karen (Courtney) Mason of Fredericton, along with a large extended family of nieces and nephews, and loving and devoted friends. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Walter and George, and father-in-law Walter DeWare. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995), Wednesday 2 to 4 pm, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service at St. Paul's United Church, 404 Cleveland Avenue, Riverview, Thursday, May 15, 2008, 11:00 am, Rev. Shawn Redden, Rev. Steve Berube officiating, Reception following the service. In Owen's memory, donations to the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital Dialysis-Nephrology Unit, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Friends of the Moncton Hospital, or memorial of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at: www.fergusonknowlesfh.com