30 March 2011

Vale John Buckingham

29 March 2011 | By johnboy

The ABC has the sad news that one of Canberra’s most respected surgeons, John Buckingham, has died of pancreatic cancer at just 63 years of age.

A great loss to the community by all accounts.

UPDATE: Chief Minister Stanhope’s tribute is now online.

Join the conversation

All Comments

All Comments
Website Comments
Facebook Comments

LatestOldest

cobberas6312:27 pm 31 Mar 11

cavvygreen said :

Always cheerful, always kind, always re-assuring. Dear Dr John – you will be so sadly missed. RIP

Seconded.

sb1411:51 am 31 Mar 11

A gentleman and a dedicated professional. Trully terrible news. Rest in Peace.

cavvygreen5:46 pm 30 Mar 11

Always cheerful, always kind, always re-assuring. Dear Dr John – you will be so sadly missed. RIP

Holden Caulfield10:41 am 30 Mar 11

I’ve heard many good things about Dr Buckingham too. He will be a big loss. May he RIP.

D29:15 am 30 Mar 11

Vale. I hope I see the day when real heroes like Dr Buckingham get the recognition that sporting buffoons get.

flynnite9:10 am 30 Mar 11

Dr Buckingham was a lovely man. He was so caring to my late mother, keeping us in the loop with her progress etc that it was above and beyond what he had to do. I will never forget how much he cared..

He will be greatly missed by my family and my condolences to his family. RIP John Buckingham

MelonHead7:38 am 30 Mar 11

A true gentleman and great doctor. I owe my life to his skill and dedication.

jonty779:41 pm 29 Mar 11

CanRaiders said :

A great Man and Doctor

I could not speak highly enough about this man. A truly great and positive person who helped my family through some tough times.
RIP

vg7:31 pm 29 Mar 11

Did some surgery on me a few years back. A caring gentleman, so unlike some of his money hungry and time poor compadres. Should be more like you John. RIP

CanRaiders6:44 pm 29 Mar 11

A great Man and Doctor