Warmington: Triathlete, 27, becomes the fifth GTA doctor to die in July

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The fifth GTA doctor, who died in July, was “radioactive” and “lived a vibrant and lively life.”

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But what the world lost in the sudden tragic death of Dr. Candice Naman was a woman who devoted her life to the health of her children.

A 27-year-old resident doctor at Hamilton’s McMaster Children’s Hospital, she collapsed while swimming after participating in a triathlon on Sunday. She then died on Thursday.

Friends held a 24-hour prayer rally for their beloved Neyman who lost the battle and, at her request, donated organs to help others.

“She was Nicole and Gary’s beloved daughter, Lauren, twins, Maurice’s sister, and Seth Cadish’s partner,” she reads the obituary of the Benjamin Park Memorial Chapel.

Dr. Naiman, a triathlete, regularly comments on social media about his love for training and racing.

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“Candice Brooke Naman died on Thursday, July 28, 2022, competing for and doing what she liked,” her obituary said.

Family, friends and associates gathered for her funeral on Thursday. It not only rocked her family, but also rocked the already shaken drug fraternity.

“Everyone here in McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital is overwhelmed by the disappearance of Dr. Candice Naman.” McMaster Children’s Hospital of Hamilton Health Sciences and Director of Pediatrics at St. Joseph Healthcare Hamilton. Dr. Angelo Microgia Nakis said.

“Candice is an ambitious pediatrician who has a positive impact on fellow residents, colleagues, faculty and staff, living a lively and vibrant life with diligence, positive radiation.”

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Such a terrible loss of a special person at the height of her life.

“She will be greatly missed,” said Mikrogianakis.

And by many.

“Candice was one of the best residents I’ve worked with at McMaster,” said Dr. Christina Grant, a professor at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital.

Grant added in her compliment on the memorial page that Candice is “a critical thinker, compassionate and excellent team player.”

A friend, Rebecca Starkman, added: “There is no word to describe the huge hole left because Candice wasn’t there. She didn’t do anything she couldn’t conquer in this world. Her amazingly talented brain is her companion. There was no contest when it came to competing with Candice. She was great in many ways, whether it was academic, athletic, musical, etc. Instead, she prospered in every aspect of her life. “

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Dozens of compliments are still being given to this outstanding woman who died at a young age.

This week was a tough one, but the news made it even worse.

Four other local doctors died this summer.

Trillium Partners staff doctors Dr. Jakub Sawicki, Dr. Stephen McKenzie, and Dr. Lorne Segall said last week the tragic deaths of Dr. Paul Hanam, an Olympic athlete who died while running at the age of 50, at North York General Hospital. He died later.

In all four cases, their hospital revealed that their death was “not related to the COVID-19 vaccine.”

The cause of death in Dr. Neyman’s case has not been clarified.

“I always admired her, was inspired and wanted to be more like her,” said her friend since 9th grade Rachel Borsin. “She was ambitious, intelligent and successful, but most importantly very kind. She was one of the first to personally congratulate me when I entered law school. … I miss seeing her Twitter post documenting her resident life and all the good things she was doing. “

Dr. Candice Naman has done a lot and has more to do. Condolences to her family.

jwarmington@postmedia.com