In Celebration of
Dr. Ted "Edward" Vaughan-Neil FRCP
May 24, 2025
B.M.; B.Ch; M.A.; M.R.C.S.; FRCP; FACC
It is with deep sadness that I write to announce the passing of Dr. Ted Vaughan-Neil on May 24, 2025.
Ted is survived by his cherished wife Ann; his United Kingdom family: brother John Vaughan-Neil (Mary) and family; sister Aislin Neil Gallacher (David .D) and family.
In Canada, Ted was whole heartedly embraced by Ann’s family; Sister Alys Reppert and son Ralph John Reppert (Cathy) and family; Ann’s brothers now deceased, Harry Dubas (Georgie) and Stanley Dubas (Helen) and family and by those whose lives he touched in his career.
Ted was born in Buxton England to father Edward Vaughan-Neil affectionately known as G.P.T. (Grandpa Ted) and his mother Esther Mary O’Flanagan who immigrated to England from Kilmalloch, Ireland. As the family grew and nieces and nephew raised families, Ted was lovingly called “Ted Toronto” to differentiate which Ted in the dynasty they were referencing.
Ted was the Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Scarborough Health Network from 1992 until 3 years ago when he retired. Early education in England at the Jesuit School in Wimbledon provided a solid foundation for his academic and medical career.
Ted went up to Oxford University London at the age of 17. Here earned a B.M. (Bachelor of Medicine); B.Ch.; (Bachelor of Surgery); M.A. (Master of Arts); M.R.C.S. (Membership of the Royal College of Surgery). Looking for experience abroad, Ted moved to Boston USA to be the Fellow in surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Teds introduction to Canada was not long after, when he opted to do a locum away up north in Geraldton Ontario. On arrival in Toronto, Ted was told “Geraldton is just a short bus ride north of Toronto” – his wilderness experience was full of medical adventures and stories. Not deterred by this, he had to return to England and reapply to return to Canada. Those were the rules back then.
The following Residencies and Fellowships from 1975 to 1979 were at Toronto Western Hospital as Chief Resident in Medicine and then Toronto General Hospital as Fellow in Cardiology. These were intensive working years in which research papers were published and FRCPC in Internal Medicine (1976) and FRCPC in Cardiology (1978) were achieved.
In 1992, Ted added to this outstanding list FRCPC in Nuclear Medicine after doing a 2 year residency in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Toronto from 1989 to 1991.
From 1979 to 1989, Ted's career led to an active staff in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Toronto East General Hospital. Intersperse in these years, Ted became a proud Canadian citizen in 1981.
In 1992 with FRCPC in Nuclear Medicine Ted started his 30 year position as a Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Scarborough Health Network.
Ted was highly respected by staff, colleagues and nuclear technologist at SHN. He gave exemplary patient care and empathy to patients and took the time to explain procedures; listen to concerns and offer reassurances. When urgent medical action was needed, he made arrangements to expedite the emergency treatment needed.
On retiring, Ted greatly missed the collegiality of his life at SHN.
His charming manners, kindness, humour, and generous spirit will be forever missed. Warm memories hold you close and forever in our hearts.
Visitation on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., from 4-7 p.m. and a Celebration of life Church Service will be on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 3055 Bloor St. W, at 11 a.m.
Your online condolences are appreciated. Obituary is in the Globe & Mail (Friday, June 20th) and the Toronto Star (Saturday, June 21st).
In lieu of flowers and in honour of Ted, donations may be made to supporting humanity, especially children in time of war www.helpushelp.charity, or to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario would be appreciated. a reception will follow after the service. Details will be announced at the end of the service.
Though you’re no longer with us
Your spirt and laughter remain forever in my heart.
I will never forget the joy you brought into my life.
You were a light in my life, though you are gone, that light will never fade.
Your legacy of kindness and love endures.
Another unknown
It is with deep sadness that I write to announce the passing of Dr. Ted Vaughan-Neil on May 24, 2025.
Ted is survived by his cherished wife Ann; his United Kingdom family: brother John Vaughan-Neil (Mary) and family; sister Aislin Neil Gallacher (David .D) and family.
In Canada, Ted was whole heartedly embraced by Ann’s family; Sister Alys Reppert and son Ralph John Reppert (Cathy) and family; Ann’s brothers now deceased, Harry Dubas (Georgie) and Stanley Dubas (Helen) and family and by those whose lives he touched in his career.
Ted was born in Buxton England to father Edward Vaughan-Neil affectionately known as G.P.T. (Grandpa Ted) and his mother Esther Mary O’Flanagan who immigrated to England from Kilmalloch, Ireland. As the family grew and nieces and nephew raised families, Ted was lovingly called “Ted Toronto” to differentiate which Ted in the dynasty they were referencing.
Ted was the Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Scarborough Health Network from 1992 until 3 years ago when he retired. Early education in England at the Jesuit School in Wimbledon provided a solid foundation for his academic and medical career.
Ted went up to Oxford University London at the age of 17. Here earned a B.M. (Bachelor of Medicine); B.Ch.; (Bachelor of Surgery); M.A. (Master of Arts); M.R.C.S. (Membership of the Royal College of Surgery). Looking for experience abroad, Ted moved to Boston USA to be the Fellow in surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Teds introduction to Canada was not long after, when he opted to do a locum away up north in Geraldton Ontario. On arrival in Toronto, Ted was told “Geraldton is just a short bus ride north of Toronto” – his wilderness experience was full of medical adventures and stories. Not deterred by this, he had to return to England and reapply to return to Canada. Those were the rules back then.
The following Residencies and Fellowships from 1975 to 1979 were at Toronto Western Hospital as Chief Resident in Medicine and then Toronto General Hospital as Fellow in Cardiology. These were intensive working years in which research papers were published and FRCPC in Internal Medicine (1976) and FRCPC in Cardiology (1978) were achieved.
In 1992, Ted added to this outstanding list FRCPC in Nuclear Medicine after doing a 2 year residency in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Toronto from 1989 to 1991.
From 1979 to 1989, Ted's career led to an active staff in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Toronto East General Hospital. Intersperse in these years, Ted became a proud Canadian citizen in 1981.
In 1992 with FRCPC in Nuclear Medicine Ted started his 30 year position as a Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Scarborough Health Network.
Ted was highly respected by staff, colleagues and nuclear technologist at SHN. He gave exemplary patient care and empathy to patients and took the time to explain procedures; listen to concerns and offer reassurances. When urgent medical action was needed, he made arrangements to expedite the emergency treatment needed.
On retiring, Ted greatly missed the collegiality of his life at SHN.
His charming manners, kindness, humour, and generous spirit will be forever missed. Warm memories hold you close and forever in our hearts.
Visitation on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., from 4-7 p.m. and a Celebration of life Church Service will be on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 3055 Bloor St. W, at 11 a.m.
Your online condolences are appreciated. Obituary is in the Globe & Mail (Friday, June 20th) and the Toronto Star (Saturday, June 21st).
In lieu of flowers and in honour of Ted, donations may be made to supporting humanity, especially children in time of war www.helpushelp.charity, or to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario would be appreciated. a reception will follow after the service. Details will be announced at the end of the service.
Though you’re no longer with us
Your spirt and laughter remain forever in my heart.
I will never forget the joy you brought into my life.
You were a light in my life, though you are gone, that light will never fade.
Your legacy of kindness and love endures.
Another unknown
Funeral Details
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Turner & Porter - Yorke Chapel
2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6S 1P4
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Thursday, 26 Jun 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Our Lady of Sorrows
3055 Bloor St. W. , Toronto, ON, M8X 1C6
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Friday, 27 Jun 2025 11:00 AM