Departing of a “great doctor”: A Quebec pediatrician tragically dies while tending to the exterior of his home

The tragic death of a young Quebec pediatrician is sending shockwaves through the region, while many parents, devastated by the loss of a “great doctor with a heart,” are saluting his dedication and professionalism.

T has a lot of sympathy^R David Fekto died accidentally on November 4.

The 46-year-old doctor collapsed while doing outdoor maintenance at his home on October 29 and was hospitalized for nearly a week in a coma.

Many tributes

In social networks, dozens of parents wanted to pay tribute to the doctor, who treated their child with kindness and sympathy, we can read.

“This is a great loss for many. I consider myself lucky to have had him in my path. Without the slightest doubt, he was a wonderful man for his people. He knew how to make a difference for us,” wrote, among others, mother of one boy, Leah d’Amboise, d.^R Fecto.

“He was in his place with the children and very reassuring to parents worried about different children… He will be irreplaceable!” wrote Cynthia Poulet-Thibault.

Colleagues who lost him

The father of the family, described as an athlete and passionate about his work, will leave a huge void at the propulsion clinic in Neufchatel, where he practiced in addition to being a director.

Joined by NewspaperThe clinic’s administrative assistant, Marie-Claude LeBland, said she was deeply hurt and saddened by the sudden departure of a “friend and mentor”, whom she described as “many talents”.

“David was always genuine, no matter what role he took on […] With David, there were never half measures; He is an honest, truthful, empathetic and funny man,” she said.

Unity

M^me LeBlanc was touched by the sense of solidarity emerging from Quebec’s pediatric community, while many doctors have already raised their hands to care for T’s young patients.^R Fecto, now orphans.

David Fecteau worked as a pediatrician and sports physician for over 10 years after receiving his medical degree from Laval University. He also practiced in Trois-Rivieres.