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CHRISTIAN, CYRIL, M.D., M.R.C.O.G., 60, of Plantation, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was surrounded by his family and close friends. He is survived by his beloved Katherine, his wife of 30 years, his children Gillian and Simon, and brother, John. He was an extremely loving and dedicated husband, father, brother and friend. Born and raised in Jamaica, he attended The University of the West Indies where he obtained his medical degree. He then studied in Manchester, England and became a member of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It was during this period that he met Katherine. In 1980 he established his medical practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology - located in Plantation, FL. In the latter years of his career he also worked at the Broward County Health Department, a experience he truly enjoyed. He retired in 2003 due to his illness. He will always be remembered and admired as a person with great integrity and exemplary moral stance. Upon his diagnosis, he continued to enjoy life and demonstrated great strength, courage, and unquestioning acceptance of his illness. He was a great advisor to all who knew him and his guidance, wisdom and love will be missed. He will forever be deeply missed by his family, as well as so many friends who will likewise cherish his memory. His family wishes to thank their many friends for their devotion, love, support, and encouragement during Cyril's illness. The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Husman Khan for being his personal physician, friend and traveling partner. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Pamela Dacosta - Blidgen, Patsy Dennis, Earline Daley, and Elsa Badeo for the loving care they gave to Cyril. The family also wishes to acknowledge the care received from Vitas hospice over the last month. Their services truly helped to make a difficult time more comfortable for Cyril and his family. Funeral services: Saturday, July 7th 10 am at Calvary Chapel (South Chapel) 2101 W. Cypress Creek Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery 1300 SE 10th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The ALS Association Florida Chapter. Please visit http://webfl.alsa.org and click on 'How You Can Help' to contribute. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.
Published in The Miami Herald on 7/4/2007.