Psychiatric Bulletin (2002) 26: 480. doi: 10.1192/pb.26.12.480
© 2002 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Psychiatric Bulletin (2002) 26: 480
© 2002 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Charles Michael Bromiley Pare
Formerly physician, Department of Psychological Medicine, Emeritus Consultant, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London
Linford Rees
Michael Pare was born in 1925 and was educated at Marlborough College and
Cambridge University. He worked at the Maudsley Hospital before coming to St
Bartholomew's. During his time at St Bartholomew's he was awarded a research
scholarship to work in the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA,
where he worked with Kety, world famous leader, in biological research and
psychiatry. He returned to St Bartholomew's on completion of this period of
study and continued his main interest in the treatment of affective disorders
and made significant contributions to research in this field.
He served as treasurer of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (1979-1986)
and was very successful in this endeavour. He was awarded the Honorary
Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the highest honour it can
bestow. He was also MB BCh (Cambridge); MA (Cambridge); FRCP (London); MD
(Cambridge); and DPM (London). He served as Secretary and, later, Chairman of
the Papers and Discussions Committee, 1961-1977. Michael was the author of
many books on psychiatry and in addition he wrote over 50 papers and chapters
in books, mainly on causes and treatment of depression.
Michael Pare had a friendly and jovial personality. He became a proficient
golfer and represented the Medical Golfing Society, which went to the USA to
play the Americans.
Michael died on 3 July 2002 and leaves a widow, Barbara, and three
children, Jane, Caroline and Christopher.