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I rise in the House today to recognize the life of Dr.
Peter Roberts, who passed away on the 29 April, 2008.
Mr. Speaker, Dr. Roberts was a well known, respected
doctor who served his entire medical career caring for
patients in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador. His
contribution to this region and the residents of my
district in particular will certainly have a lasting
impact and his legacy will live on for years to come.
Mr. Speaker, Dr. Roberts later served as the
Executive Director of the International Grenfell
Association and was the only person from this Province
to hold that position. He also had the honour of serving
as President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical
Association and as the founding Chair of the Community
Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mr. Speaker, there were many more layers to Dr.
Roberts that went beyond just being a medical doctor. He
was a man of many talents and had great determination.
His will power was evident when he taught himself
carpentry, welding and sailmaking skills. He was also a
painter and printmaker and took gratification in
recording our Province’s coastal landscape.
However, Mr. Speaker, Dr. Roberts was above all a
fantastic and dedicated medical doctor. He was
passionate about the Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
that he served and he sincerely wanted to enhance
services to them.
Mr. Speaker, his triumphs and contributions are
immense; however as a modest man, he never sought
recognition for his achievements. This may be because
his father, Dr. Harry Roberts taught him and his
brothers that much was expected from people whom were
given much.
Mr. Speaker, it is with great honour today that I
recognize the life of an inspirational Newfoundlander
and Labradorian. I ask all members of his hon. House to
join me in acknowledging the Province’s immense loss
and extend our sincere sympathy to the family of the
late Dr. Peter Roberts.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
