DR. CYRIL ISAAC WOOLF

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• Having worked for and with Dr. Woolf for several years, I must say that he was held in regard by so many of his patients and fellow doctors and specialists. Sometimes his sense of humour even came through. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Marlene STEWART (Receptionist at Mall Medical for about 6 yrs.) on: Nov 07, 2013

• I just learned of his passing while I was looking up an E.N.T for my Husband. To Mrs. Woolf & Family I am sorry for your loss. As you know he was a special and kind man and has helped countless number of patients. I was born without some bones in both of my ears and without him trying a new procedure I might not be so lucky. I am very grateful to Dr. Woolf who did an Incus Homograph on my right ear in 1971. From what I understand I was the first patient to receive this type of operation. I still have almost the same amount of hearing to this day. He was amazing and patient with children and made me feel comfortable with the procedures I had endured. Thank you for letting us share our stories during your loss. - Posted by: Sandra Wiebe (Patient in 1971) on: Mar 07, 2013

• I was among the first wave of ENT residents in Winnipeg who benefited from the good teaching of Dr. Cyril Woolf in the mid 1970s. We learned from Dr. Woolf, among other teachers, to do update ENT procedures, which served as the foundation of my ENT practice. He had a strong impact on turning me from a medical graduate to an ENT surgeon. I am forever grateful. Cyril and I have become good friends. I count myself fortunate to have a mentor and friend in Dr. Woolf. I am very sad to hear about his passing. My deep condolences to Mrs. Woolf, and their very accomplished sons. - Posted by: Dr. Christopher Man (Former ENT resident) on: Nov 02, 2012

• Dear Mrs. Woolf and Family, Dr. Woolf was a very special person and I will never forget him. For over 11 years, we met regularly for German conversations. He came well prepared with reflections on German literature he read or was reading at the time, both classic and contemporary. We discussed peculiar vocabulary, grammar and interpretations. But our conversations soon also veered into a more personal realm and we joked, made fun of societal expectations and generally enjoyed each other's company and perspectives. I truly felt I was learning just as much if not more than he did. He was a remarkable person and a genuine inspiration to me: his thirst for knowledge and understanding, his commitment to life-long learning is unsurpassed in my eyes. I will miss him dearly and remember him always. - Posted by: Karin James (German Tutor) on: Oct 27, 2012

• I am saddened to read of Dr. Woolf's passing. I was one of his ear reconstruction patients, seeing him for the first time in 1969. I was born with an extra ear canal and Dr. Woolf was the man who operated on me to remove the canal before it caused me to have permanent loss of hearing in that ear. I was only 5 at the time, but I loved "Dr. Fox" and totally trusted him. I then had to return 5 years later for more intensive surgery. At 17 I returned to see him again. This time it was for a tonsillectomy. He seemed to take great joy in taking me around to the other doctors in his practice to show them my scars from my reconstructed ear, which needless to say had healed beautifully. I then had my tonsillectomy performed and due to my age, it was performed under local anaesthetic. I remember it clearly. This is where we discovered that I have a reaction to morphine but Dr. Woolf remained calm and patient throughout the surgery, which in turn helped calm me down too. My last time seeing Dr. Woolf was in 1981. I had a persistent ear infection in the ear he had operated on. He made the decision to puncture the ear drum and drain the infection. He commended me on how brave I was through the procedure, commenting that he had had football players pass out from it. This made me feel so good. Dr. Woolf was a wonderful doctor, who made me feel like I was important and special. His calming nature also made every procedure and surgery an experience to explore and not be fearful of. While it has been many years since I last saw him, I credit him with saving my hearing and giving me great respect for the ENT profession. - Posted by: Corina Mark (Former Patient) on: Oct 10, 2012

• I will miss Dr. Woolf! I was his hairstylist for many years now, and will miss his 4 week visits. He loved his family very much, and feel as though I know you from our conversations. I am so sorry for your loss and hope mrs. Woolf will be o.k without her wonderful husband. Sincerely Jennifer Petrie - Posted by: Jennifer (Hairstylist) on: Oct 09, 2012

• Dear Margaret and family, We are so sorry to hear that Cyril has passed away. He was a brilliant doctor and musician, an entertaining storyteller and a very dear friend. We will miss our wonderful dinners together, our many talks about books, film, travel and our families. We will always remember with fondness sharing Chinese take-out (remember the time David forgot to take the rice out of the bag?) and watching movies, particularly Dr. Strangelove. Margaret, please contact us if we can be of any assistance. - Posted by: David Hallatt and Leslie Sheffield (friends) on: Oct 06, 2012

• Thinking of you all, while knowing this is a hard time. What we remember of Cyril was that he was very proud of his grandchildren: Sarah, Sam, and David. - Posted by: Sidney, Denise, and Ian (Friends of Daniel and Julie) on: Oct 06, 2012