Lewis Stafford de Sausmarez Carey, at his workplace of almost 20 years, LHSC-University Hospital, London on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (Baxter) Carey (2008). Dear father and father-in-law of Richard, Mark, John, Susan, David, Bonnie, Sandra, Alison, Janice and Angela. Opinionated grandfather (Papa Doc) of Kate, Lea, Phil, Jennifer, Michael, William, Little Serena. Predeceased by his sisters Rosalie Doig and Joan Donley. Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, July 9, 1925 he attended boarding school in Duncan on Vancouver Island and completed his undergraduate degree at UBC. He met his lovely wife in medical school at Queens University and shortly thereafter, moved to Minnesota where he raised his family, studied and practiced radiology. As chairman of radiology at the University of Western Ontario for 15 years, he was instrumental in organizing the first Canadian Telemedicine Project. His work proved to be the catalyst for the development of Satellite Health Services in Canada.
A memorial service will be held at the Birr United Church (Highway #4 and Thirteen Mile Road) on Friday, November 13th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Bill McAuslan officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery has taken place.
Donations to Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation-Carey Carolinian Arboretum Project would be appreciated by the family. The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered charity and tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
Info: http://www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/Publications/CareyTrail_PRINT-nocrops.pdf
Donations can be mailed to: Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation, 100 Thames St., Chatham, ON, N7L 2Y8
Lewis Stafford de Sausmarez Carey
Lori Shoebottom Ward
Uncle Dave, sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sympathies.
Get in touch. lori_ward@hotmail.com
Paul and Karen Romanson
Dear Rick, Mark,John,Susan,David and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father Lew.
Lew was always fun to be around. He certainly had a very engaging personality and we shared a love for history and a mutual respect on many other subjects. We truly admired Lew and had great affection for him.
our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Carey family, Paul and Karen
Joan Stuart
To The Carey Family:
Please accept my sympathy. We so enjoyed our conversations with Lew and Bev at the “lake”. Lots of nice memories. They were good neighbours.
Joan Stuart.
Queena Chou and Ken Charlton
Dear Mark,
Please accept our condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Queena and Ken
Anne Alderman (Addison)
Dear John and Alison
It is with the warmest of thoughts that I think of you at this time. I extend my sincerest sympathies for your loss.
Always in my heart
Dr. Jim Silcox
Dear Mark
My condolences at this time of loss. Your father served well and had great influence for the good of the Victoria Hospital community. I’m sure he will be missed by all.
Pat Legg
I will always remember your Dad’s wisdom, humor & of course his singing voice. Our friendship was an honor to have over the years. A great man who will be missed by all who knew him. My heart, thoughts and prayers will be with you today at the Memorial Service. I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of this remarkable man, father and grandfather.
Pat Legg
Debbie Breivik
Janice and Mark,
My heart and thoughts are with you and your family,
With deepest sympathy,
Debbie Breivik
Karen Campbell
Dear Mark, Rick and all of the Carey family,
I extend my sincere condolences to you all for your loss, and hope that this time of sharing together with family and friends will bring peace and comfort.
Kindest regards
Pete and Minnie Boersma
Dave, Jen, Mike and the all the Carey family, We would like to express our sincere sympathy. We think of your dad and grandfather as Papa Doc because thats what Jen and Mike called him. We are unable to come to the service tomorrow because of other commitments. Your freinds Pete and Minnie
Dr. Arthur Zalev
I was sad to learn of Lew’s death. I was a member of the group of radiology residents that started training the summer he arrived as Chairman in London. All of us passed our exams on the first go and owe a debt to him. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Arthur Zalev,
Toronto
Peter and Dawn Snow
Rick and Bonnie and your extended family, we are deeply saddened by the news of your father’s passing. We sincerely hope there is a measure of comfort in the legacies that he worked to build over a lifetime and in the joy he took in his dreams and schemes–from telehealth to the Carey Arboretum. Our prayers and wishes go with you.
Barb (Starr) Mylemans
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. I worked with Dr. Carey in the early University Hospital days until his retirement. He was a fine man and a great radiologist.
Barb Mylemans
BMO Colleagues of Richard
To Rick and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your father. It’s been a tough year for you. Peace, prayers and blessings to you all.
Your friends at BMO in Brampton: Don, Susan, Nadia, Olga, Iwona and Janice
Sharon & Dave Nelson
With deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you.
Dave & Sharon Nelson
Ilderton
Syd & Jeanne Greenberg
To the siblings and extended family of Dr. Lewis Carey our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather.