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Dr. William «Bill» Barakett

1945 - 2019

Exposition

When : Friday 13 September 2019 13:00

Where : 101 rue Jean-Besré, Cowansville, QC J2K 0L3


When : Friday 13 September 2019 19:00

Where : 101 rue Jean-Besré, Cowansville, QC J2K 0L3

Funerals

When : Saturday 14 September 2019 14:00

Where : Église St-Paul's Anglicane, 24 rue St-Paul, Knowlton, QC

Bill Barakett a pratiqué la médecine dans les Cantons-de-l’Est pendant 47 ans. Fraîchement diplômé de l’Université McGill, il commence sa carrière à l’Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins (BMP), à Cowansville, en 1972. En plus de voir des patients, il participe à la gestion de l’hôpital et agit à titre de chef du service médical de l’Hôpital BMP pendant 25 ans et à titre de vice-président et président de sa Fondation durant de nombreuses années. Passionné de médecine, Dr Barakett participe aussi à d’innombrables campagnes de financement au bénéfice de l’hôpital et de la clinique qu’il a contribué à fonder à Knowlton. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux personnes souffrant de dépendances, principalement à l’alcool d’abord, puis plus récemment aux opioïdes. Il s’intéresse aussi vivement au traitement et à la gestion de la douleur, il travaille au sein de la Fondation Butters qui vise à améliorer la prestation des services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle et à leur famille et agit à titre de médecin conseil à la Maison Dunham, un centre de traitement à West Brome.

Dr Barakett est investi de l’Ordre du Canada en 2002. Sur l’hommage qui lui est rendu, on peut y lire : « William Barakett est plus qu’un médecin de famille. (...) Ancien dirigeant de nombreuses organisations professionnelles, il représente un exemple d’engagement et de sollicitude pour la jeune génération de médecins généralistes. »

Dr Barakett laisse dans le deuil son épouse Janie, ses enfants Elise et David, sa petite-fille Addison et sa sœur Joyce. Il a été précédé dans la mort par son frère Lawrence et sa sœur Nita. La famille vous accueillera au

Salon Funéraire

Désourdy inc.
101, rue Jean-Besré
Cowansville, QC, J2K 0L3
T : 450-263-1212, www.desourdy.ca 

le vendredi 13 septembre 2019 de 13h à 17h et de 19h à 21h. Un service religieux sera célébré à l’Église Anglicane St Paul’s, 24 rue St-Paul, Knowlton le samedi 14 septembre à 14h.
Au lieu de fleurs, la famille vous invite à faire un don à la Fondation BMP, à la Fondation Butters ou à la Maison Dunham.

 

Bill Barakett practiced medicine in the Eastern Townships for 47 years. As a young graduate of McGill University, he started at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital (BMP) in Cowansville in 1972. He not only saw patients but also became involved in running the hospital and was Chief of Medicine of the BMP for 25 years as well as President of its Foundation. Dr. Barakett was passionate about medicine and was a tireless fundraiser for the hospital and the clinic he helped start in Knowlton. He took a special interest in people with addictions, at first mostly alcoholism but of late opioids. He was keenly interested in pain management. He worked at the Butters Foundation, for people with intellectual disabilities, and was medical advisor to Dunham House, a treatment centre in West Brome.

Dr. Barakett was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2002. The citation said in part: "William Barakett is known as a family doctor who goes beyond the call of duty.... A former leader in numerous professional organizations, he is a model of dedication and caring for young general practitioners."

Dr. Barakett is survived by his wife Janie, his children, Elise and David, his granddaughter, Addison, and his sister, Joyce. He was predeceased by his brother Lawrence and his sister Nita. There will be a visitation at

Désourdy Funeral Home
101 rue Jean-Besré
Cowansville QC J2K 0L3
T: 450-263-1212, www.desourdy.ca 
on September 13th , 2019 from 1 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm. A funeral will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 24 St-Paul Rd, Knowlton, at 2 pm on September 14th.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to BMP Foundation, Butters Foundation or Dunham House.

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Janie, Elise, and David and families We are crushed by this news of Bill's passing, and we are thinking of you, and sending our hugs and prayers. It is not fair, of course, to you or to the community, but we will try to laugh a bit and remember his smile, his dedication to others, to his preferred charities such as the Butters Foundation, his love, and knowledge of Scotch, and golf, your Nova Scotia retreat, and his love of people and his community. We can only remember fondly any interaction we've had with him, and Debbie of course had many years of working with him at the BMP. Being in attendance in the O.R. when he birthed our son Kieran is a highlight of our lives. We will deeply miss sitting with him and exchanging views. "Dr. Bill" is a pillar of the community. Please dwell on the light he brought to the world! Love Bill and Debbie Duke

Bill and Debbie Duke and family

Un professionnel de vieille garde . Dr. Barakett m`as soigné une couple de fois , me faisant pensée a mon oncle Dr. Paul Eugene Roy. Des docteurs dédiés a la personne puis a la médecine . Merci Bill et Bon voyage

STEPHEN TROPPER ET FAMILLE

Merci docteur.

Jean Plomteux.

From me ,you're family and friends,specially those of Bill and Bob friends,who you were a great admirer, we will miss you. Thank you for all these years of devotion and carring for us.Man like you, are a special breed, the kind that think about the well beiing of others before there own,just like Bill and Bob.For all that help and support, you so generously have given us ,thank you. You will be part of the ones ,that i will always have gratitude for,and thank you, to you 're family,for sharing this great man.I am sure, you still keep a eye on all of us,from were you are.Rest in peace, you have done a great job,and you could be proud about you're achivements.

A anonymous friend ,Mario

DR.BILL was loved by all we will miss him so much Loved his smile and always thought you were his equal My deepest sympathies to the family

Shirley and Wayne Moynan

Merci aussi Dr. Barakett (Bill) pour le plaisir que l'on a eu tout en travaillant.

Manon Tremblay

Janie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I had only met Bill a few times, I felt his kindness and saw a wonderful person. I have heard so much good things about him, from the Smith family and his NS Golf buddies. He will be greatly missed by all. Another angel will be welcomed with open arms. Joni (Henman) Macleod

Joni Henman Macleod

merci pour tout ce que vous nous avez donnés vous était un homme de coeur et on voyait que vous aviez la médecine dans le sang et le coeur. Merci pour ce que vous nous avez appris On ne peut oublier un homme comme vous Condoléances a sa famille et confrère et consoeur de travail avec qui vous avez partagé beaucoup de connaissances Faite un bon voyage car vous êtes attendu avec tous les honneurs possible

Mireille Leboeuf inf aux. de BMP

As long time patients of Doctor Barakett we were saddened and shocked his passing. Bill recently mentioned to me that I was one of his original patients when he first arrived in Cowansville back in the early 1970’s. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Barakett family.

Robert & Dorothy Hawke

En ces moments difficiles nous tenons à vous faire part de nos plus sincères condoléances. Nos prières vous accompagnent.

France Tardif. Luc Gagnon.

Docteur Baraket a été le medecin de ma mere de mon pere et mon medecin pendant 40 ans ,,c,etais un ami pour moi ,,j,ai tellement de peine ,,sympathies a toute sa famille

francine morin

Vous avez détecté mon apnée du sommeil, ce qui a changé ma vie. Merci! Un homme profondément humain et attentif! Au royaume des services tronqués, jamais je n’ai senti que vous étiez pressé que le rendez-vous finisse. Merci encore!

Suzie

Words cannot express the sadness that is felt by me, my family and all that knew and loved Dr. Bill. Not only was he my Dr, after Dr. Pincott retired, but I worked along side of him in the OBS department for many years at BMP .I remember when he first came to the hospital as a young intern, working along side Dr. Pincott. I felt safe with him as my Dr. My most heartfelt sympathies to his wife Janie, his son and daughter and grand daughter, and family and close friends.

Sheila Perry

Sympathies to the Family..AND THANKYOU DR. BARAKETT FOR TAKING CARE OF MYSELF AND MY FAMILY OVER THE LAST 18 - 20 YEARS YOU ALWAYS TOOK TIME TO UNDERSTAND US AND MAKE US COMFORTABLE AND WEE ARE DEEPLY GREATFUL YOU WILL BE MISSED R.I.P !!!

JEFFERY TYCHIE

Bill and I met as undergraduates at McGill and found we just liked each other. Although we lost touch and went our separate ways, about thirty years ago, we crossed paths in Knowlton, completely by chance. Bill immediately called out my name in warm recognition. This week, when I heard he’d died, I was shocked to tears. Such is the mystery of friendship with such a person. This is a profound loss. My sincerest condolences to his family.

David Muhlstock

Dr Barakett, you were our doctor for many years. You saved us both. You will be sincerely missed. May God bless you and watch over your family. Lisa and Marc Brown Montreal

Lisa Brown

My Sister Deanna and I extend our sympathy to Janie ,Elise, David and Granddaughter Addison . I knew Dr Barakett through the years that i worked at the BMP Hospital , he always was very concerned about his patients well being . A great person.

Carol and Deanna Draper

Impossible de tenter en quelques mots d'exprimer ma peine pour cette perte. Il a mis au monde mes enfants et était toujours là quand j'avais besoin. Pour toujours je serai sa cliente ... Mes très sincères sympathies à la famille. RIP cher docteur Bill.

Paulette Lessard

Merci Dr Barakett pour les bons soins, vous allez me manquer! Votre perte me touche énormément, vous qui avez dédié toute votre vie à soigner les autres! Mes condoléances à toute votre famille!

Chantal Auclair

Deepest sympathy to the family . Brian and Valerie Badger

Brian Badger
Marjolaine, Mannix & Derrick and families

First our sympathies goes out to his family ... Then to co-workers in the medical field … And his friends from all walks of life Lastly to the community he care over all these years …

Marjolaine, Mannix & Derrick and families

Dr Bill was a great man he took such good care of me and my family . He always took the time to listen to all . He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him

Carol Whitehead

Nos sympathies à la famille,se fut notre Bon médecin pendant près de 35 ans....Bon voyage....

Myrelle et Germain (Jimmy) Beauregard

Forever in our hearts. John and Nancy Crawford

Nancy Crawford

Je l’ai rencontré en conférence. Son humanité m’a touchée

Amélie Adjaoud

Rest in Peace.

Cynthia & Francis Marcoux

I have accompanied William and his beautiful family during his last Week of life. I feel privilege to have witnessed such a strong and united family. My most sincere condoleances,

Olivier Morin-Tremblay

Je perd non seulement mon médecin pendant plus de 40 ans mais un ami. La communauté perd un icône. Mes condoléances à sa famille, nous sommes tous en deuil d'un grand homme, R.I.P Bill.

James A. Wilkins

Merçi à vous pour vos bons soins. Garderons de vous un très grand souvenir.

Gilles Theriault(monsieur Opera)

Dr. Barakett was the Partridge's and Perry's family doctor for over 45 years. So very thankful for his dedication, the professional care given, and the weekly house calls to our loved ones when they could no longer go to his office. Our sincere condolences to the Barakett family.

Wayne & Barbara Partridge

Mes sympathies À la famille merci pour ton dévouement , ton écoute ,et ta Medecine d’exception Ainsi l’aide psychologique à tes confères , vivant de la détresse !

Therese Hervieux Ouellette

I knew Bill when he was a newly practicing doctor and I a new teacher at Massey Vanier. Although we didn’t keep in touch he was always a fond memory in my heart.

Jennifer Hanna

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr.Barakett. Will be missed by many.

Raymond and Norma Ouimette

Janie & Family,So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Donna and family

Donna Taubert

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy to the family.

Rosaire, Debbie, Trevor and Scott Rocheleau

Someone so special can never be forgotten. He was my husband's Dr. for 40 years. God Rest His Soul.

Robert & Linda Lacroix

Milles merci a cet homme qui par sa connaissance et son dévouement m'a aidé a pouvoir vivre sans consommer et m' a permis de profiter pleinement de ma vie aujourd'hui. Ma famille et moi-mème en seront seront toujours reconnaissant. Toutes mes pensées vous accompagnent en ces moments plus difficile.

Nicole H.

Someone so special can never be forgotten. Dr. Barakett was my husbands doctor for 40 years. God Rest His Soul.

Robert & Linda Lacroix

J'ai un très grand respect pour votre mari , votre père. Il a pris soin de mon père, ma mère et moi-même. Il était un médecin très attentif et respectueux de chacun. Grâce à lui, j'ai gagné ma vie sans avoir recours à l'aide sociale. Je lui en serai éternellement reconnaissante. Il mérite de reposer en paix. Vous avez toute ma sympathie car je sais que vous avez perdu un être cher. Mes pensées vous accompagnent en ces jours difficiles. Respectueusement,

Micheline Côté

Thank you for you devotion to medicine and for the good care you have given me over the years.

Larry Ingold

I am so sad to hear of Dr. Barakett's passing, he was a great man, he saved my life. My sympathies to the family. May he rest in peace

Lina Charron

Was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Bill's passing. We played golf and dined with him & Janie a few times in Mexico. A warm, caring and passionate gentleman who will be dearly missed by his family and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janie and family.

Rina & Dennis Farrell -- Toronto

Le Dr. William Barraket a été mon médecin pendant plus de 15 ans , pour moi il était un très grand homme . Je me suis sentie très choyée d avoir eu la chance d etre suivi par lui . Je suis triste de ce départ . Mes sincères pensées à sa famille ainsi que tout ceux qui l ont connu.

Renée Poulin

Mes sinceres condaleances a la famille et aux amis, confreres et consoeurs du Dr Barakett; je l ai connu il ya 35 ans comme etudiante en medecine familiale lors d un stage à cowansville. Il m a transmis sa passion je pense et j ai eu une pratique polyvalente, urgence, hospite, bureau prive et CHSLD... Alors est ce trop tard pour lui dire simplement merci...

Dre Suzette Ghoubril

Grand homme d une écoute extraordinaire tres humain .

Marie France Bourgeois

MERCI Docteur Barakett vous m'avez eu comme patient pour mes grosse douleurs et jamais j'oublier les bons soins que vous m'avez apportez pour me soulager. vous aviez la vrais vocation de docteur de famille bon voyage au delà.. et veille sur nous ici bas sur cette terre . mes sympathie a la famille éprouvé sa femme et c'est enfants.

Pierre Godin
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