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Normand J. Belliveau M.D.
April 9, 1922 - January 29, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Normand Joseph Belliveau M.D.<br /><br />April 9, 1922 - January 29, 2015<br /><br />It is with profound sadness that we bid Adieu to a wonderful, loving, and caring husband, father, mentor and friend who passed away with his wife by his side. Normand was born in Belliveau Cove, Nova Scotia, to Eulalie Comeau and Ulysse Belliveau.<br /><br />In 1942 he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. from Coll&egrave;ge Sainte-Anne, Church Point, N.S. From 1944-46 he served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps ,whilst studying medicine at Universit&eacute; Laval in Quebec City. He was the first francophone to practice at the Royal Victoria Hospital where he continued his association for 50 years as senior surgeon and associate professor of surgery at McGill University. He had many interest and associations both political and professional. He was offered a senate position by the late Honourable Lester B. Pearson, which he declined. <br /><br />1958: He was one of the seven doctors who launched the Canadian Medical RSP Fund, now known as MD Financial Management.<br /><br />1965- &rsquo;66: He was president of the Quebec Medical Association.<br /><br />1967- &rsquo;68: As the 100th president of the Canadian Medical Association in its centennial year, he was delegated to be Queen Elizabeth the second&rsquo;s surgeon during her visit to Montreal for Expo 67. He accompanied Prince Philip, as his deputy, to inaugurate the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg. <br /><br />1970-1990: Internationally, he represented the Medic Alert Association for the Americas.<br /><br />1988-1995: He was president of the Canadian Medical Protective Association. <br /><br />He was also a member of numerous scientific associations.<br /><br />1964: He received an Honorary Doctorate of Science at Coll&egrave;ge Sainte-Anne, N.S.<br /><br />1967: He received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Dalhousie University, N.S. along with the Queen Mother and the late Honourable Lester B. Pearson.<br /><br />He was the proud recipient of the Centennial Medal of Canada in 1967, the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003 and the CMA Medal of Service in 2004.<br /><br />His keen interest in the area of breast cancer led him to the far North and throughout Europe and South America to research &amp; exchange ideas along with his colleague ,Dr. Ray Lawson. In 1969, he opened his own breast center, abandoning radical mastectomies and advocating lumpectomies as the treatment of choice for breast cancer.<br /><br /> He was captain of the Canadian team at the International Tuna Tournament in Wedgeport , N.S. in 1966 and later director of the International Tuna Cup Matches. He enjoyed spending time in the Maritimes aboard his boat the MIRABEL.<br /><br /> Normand was the loving husband of Karen Hettel, and the late Berthe Lamontagne, and a proud father of eight sons - Normand (Suzanne Magnan), Michel (Mariette Saulnier), Paul (Jos&eacute; L&eacute;tourneau), Jean (Louise Sarrasin), Guy (Jos&eacute;e Charbonneau), Marc (Christine Fraser), Nicholas and S&eacute;bastien - 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Anita, he is survived by his sisters Ella (Louis Compte, deceased), Aline (Sheldon Johnson, deceased), and Odette (Charles Lafontaine). He will be dearly missed by his brother`s- in- law- Laurence Hettel (Elaine Be&iuml;que), Christopher Hettel (Joy Chaif), and numerous nieces and nephews. <br /><br />Those wishing to honour his memory are respectfully requested to make a donation to the charity of their choice.<br /><br />A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 12pm at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Blvd., D.D.O. H9B2A6 (514) 685-3344.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>