Previously unaware of this online memorial to Dr. Irving, I now wish to offer my belated condolences and recollections, as one of his Vancouver patients. Performing, from time to time, relatively minor out-patient surgery on me, Dr. Irving always made me feel welcome and well-looked after, blending his evident professional expertise with a genial and gentle, engaging and sincere manner. I will not forget his wise, benevolent, empathic and patient character and manner that, at some unspoken level elevated surgical treatment to something akin to a grandfatherly treat. I now thank him here for both the care he gave and the memories he left me.