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A L EGACY OF CO M M U N I T Y CA R E
A privilege to have had four generations
of care provided by him to our family.
A highly respected doctor who my grandmother
worked alongside, to then ensuring both
my grandparents had the best care in their
later stages of life. Delivering my parents'
four babies. This was not an uncommon
theme for a wonderful family doctor.
Bec Delmenico
—
But sadly, Stewart passed away a few
days after we spoke, aged 71. His death
came as a shock to the community he’d
spent a lifetime serving, and there was
an outpouring of grief from across the
Swan Hill region, with hundreds recalling
"generations of care" in local families.
“RIP Dr Booth. It will be hard to find
a family in this area that hasn't had the
privilege of his care and expertise over
many years. It was so shocking and sad to
hear of his passing. It will be felt by many,”
posted Carrie-Ann Robins on social media.
“A privilege to have had four generations
of care provided by him to our family.
A highly respected doctor who my
grandmother worked alongside, to then
ensuring both my grandparents had
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the best care in their later stages of life.
Delivering my parents' four babies.
This was not an uncommon theme
for a wonderful family doctor,” posted
Bec Delmenico.
One of his patients called for a municipal
or state funeral, while another suggested
the new emergency department being built
at Swan Hill District Health be dedicated
to Dr Booth.
"Dr Booth's impact on our community
has been profound, leaving an indelible
mark through his commitment to quality
health care across our wider community,"
Swan Hill District Health said in
a statement.
Vale, Stewart.
