January 31, 2002 * Health and Social Services [to Nov 2005]Premier Pat Binns and Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed condolences today on behalf of the province to the family of the late Dr. Robert Colborne of Valleyfield. "Dr. Colborne's sudden passing comes as a great shock to many of us in Southern Kings who knew him, were cared for by him, and worked with him for almost 28 years," said the Premier. "He was very highly respected by all who knew him, and his passing is a great loss to our community. We express our deepest regrets to the Colborne family." Minister Ballem said Dr. Colborne made an outstanding contribution to the medical community. "In addition to his large and successful practice in Montague, he served several terms as Chief of Staff at Kings County Memorial Hospital, as a member of several hospital and professional committees, and as house physician at Riverview Manor," said the Minister. "Dr. Colborne was highly respected by his co-workers and a role model for many. He will be remembered as a dedicated physician and leader in the medical community who achieved things in a very quiet way, remaining dedicated first and foremost to his patients and profession."Media Contact: Jean Doherty