Born in 1869 he was educated at Trinity College, Toronto, qualifying in 1894, and came to England for postgraduate study eight years later. He practised throughout his career at 478 Huron Street, Toronto, becoming surgeon to the General Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children. He was also associate professor of surgery and anatomy in the University of Toronto. During the 1914-18 war he served, with the rank of Major, Canadian Army Medical Service, at No 1 Base Hospital, Toronto and at the Central Military Convalescent Hospital. He retired in 1934 and died in Toronto General Hospital on 5 September 1951 aged 81, and was survived by his wife.