When I was 24 years old I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.  It was a terrible shock and I thought that it was the end of the world for me!  I had an acquaintance who knew Dr. Gorman and he suggested that I go speak to him.  I called him up, and without hesitation (and without having to make an appointment) he told me to come by and he would speak to me about my diabetes diagnosis.  When I arrived at his office he was the most gracious and giving person and completely understood how I was feeling, given that he too suffered from type 1 diabetes.  He spent well over an hour with me and reassured me that all will be fine if I took care of myself and worked at my diabetes management.  I left his office feeling a lot more positive about my situation.  My thought was that if Dr. Gorman could do it I could as well.  For a time Dr. Gorman was my internist, until I moved quite a distance from his office and had to make a change.  He was a wonderful and giving person, whom I will always remember, as he made a very difficult time in my life a lot easier to deal with.  I have been living with type 1 diabetes for over 34 years without significant complications.  Dr. Gorman was what all doctors should be like.  My deepest condolences to his family.  RG

I was privileged to work with Ken in the early days of the Grace - he as Chief of Staff and me as Chief Nursing Officer.  His dedication to 'going things right' as well as 'doing the right thing' were hallmarks of his medical leadership, and set a terrific collegial tone that ensured all professionals indeed worked as a team in the service of our patients, their families and indeed the community.  He will be missed, but his influence will continue.          Judith Skelton-Green

Dear Andrew and Rachel.
I only recently heard of the loss of your father.

I was employed as a Social Worker at Scarborough Grace in the 1990's and had the honour of working with your father on many occasions.  He always displayed compassion for his patients.  I was a recipient of such compassion myself when our four year old daughter was taken to The Grace as a routine test had shown sugar in her urine.  Your father was the internist on call and when we arrived around 7:00 pm, he was finishing his shift.  Despite the fact that he would not be seeing our daughter because of her age, upon learning of our situation, he immediately offered comfort and support to my wife and I regarding the prospect of having a child diagnosed with diabetes.  Moreover, he waited until well after his shift for the pediatrician to confirm the diagnosis of diabetes and then sat with us again to provide support and offer himself as a living example of how one could both manage and succeed despite this challenge.  Several days later, he gave me a book about diabetes, personally inscribed with his message of hope and support.  It is a treasure that remains in the hands of our daughter, now 27.
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of this remarkable man.

Jeff Goldman

Dr. Gorman was a wonderful person and physician. Some physicians have that ability to make their patients feel like they genuinely care plus have the expertise and knowledge. Dr. Gorman was one of those people. I will always remember his soft-spoken voice and smile.

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Gorman. He was very special to me. My deepest sympathy to his children. May his soul RIP. I have learned a lot from him.

Dr. Gorman played a significant role in the develpoment of Scarborough Grace Hospital both as a competent, compassionate physician, and also as a man of high ethical standards, and deep respect for his patients' spiritual and emotional needs as well.  We will always be grateful for his kind and affirming presence in our lives. Jim and Sheila Ellis (Chaplains at Scarborough Grace for 21 years).

Really saddened to hear of Dr. Gorman' passing, he was my Dr. For over 30 years, we were both born in 33, he was T1 for 82 years, I for 68 years, he certainly aided me in so many ways, forever grateful. May he rest in peace.
Syd Sheffield (Bobcaygeon On.)

My deepest sympathy. He was a very approachable person . He will be missed.
Ted Siller

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Gorman's passing. He was a wonderful physician that I felt privileged to work with at the Grace. He was always kind and caring and he was a true gentleman. Unfortunately I cannot be at the service, but it seems fitting that I will be in Ireland. My sincere sympathy to all the family.

Kenneth Gorman was a dedicated physician whose goal in life was to help his patients face the challenge of diabetes - as he did personally from the age of three years.  Above all he not only encouraged researchers and scientists but also posed the important questions to them. He inspired the health professions. He will be missed.

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. C Kenneth Gorman. To Andrew, Rachel and their families I would like to extend my deepest sympathy on your loss. I have been his secretary for a number of years until he retired and I have enjoyed working for him. He will be missed.

Dear Andrew and Rachel and Families:  I was very shocked and saddened to read your Dad's obituary in the Saturday Star.  Even though I had not spoken to him in a while, he was often in my thoughts and we spoke about him often.  He was a great boss and friend and I will miss him a lot.  My sincerest condolences.

Jodi Cohen

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Charles Kenneth Gorman

25 febrero, 1933 – 10 mayo, 2017

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