Background
MacFarlane, Robert Ian was born on February 6, 1931 in Sunbury, England. Son of Robert and Dulcie Evelyn (Jenkins) MacF.
MacFarlane, Robert Ian was born on February 6, 1931 in Sunbury, England. Son of Robert and Dulcie Evelyn (Jenkins) MacF.
Bachelor of Medicine, University London, 1955. Bachelor of Surgery, University London, 1955.
House surgeon, Royal London Hospital, 1955-1956; district surgeon, Health Department, South Africa, 1960-1969; physician, private practice, South Africa, 1959-1969; principal medical officer, Province of Natal (South Africa), 1969-1974; senior medical superintendent, Province of Natal (South Africa), 1974-1996; consultant, Province of Natal (South Africa), since 1996.
Churchwarden Church of Province of South Africa, 1978-1984. Lieutenant Royal Navy, 1956-1959. Member Medical Association South Africa, Lions (president 1978-1979).
Married Felicity Ann Thornewill, November 1, 1958. Children: James, Venetia, Verity.