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JUAN d'AVIS Obituary
COL. JUAN CARLOS d'AVIS, MD USA (Ret.)
On Saturday, June 9, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Carolyn S. d'Avis; father of Patricia (Robert George) d'Avis and Cynthia (Jay) Cohan; grandfather of Benjamin George, Adam and Eric Cohan; brother of Maria Eugenia Smith and Federico d'Avis. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Walter Reed Society, P.O. Box 59611, Washington, DC 20012, www.walterreedsociety.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JUAN d'AVIS
ross davies
June 5, 2019
my good friend and fellow surgeon, we had a good time together and I still miss his presence !!
Jana Watts
June 18, 2012
Carolyn, Cindy and family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult journey.
Mario Golocovsky
June 17, 2012
Dear Family
My memories from Juan Carlos are multiple. A great friend. a trusted teacher , a Military Doctor with a heart of old, a great father , a loyal husband and many many more qualities.
I am honored to call him my FRIEND.
I will always remember him. To his family, thank you and I will continue to pray with you
Mario
Joyce Tappen
June 15, 2012
Dear carolyn, So sorry to hear the news, of your loss of your Husband.May God bless you all at this time. Joyce tappen
June 15, 2012
Juan was a staunch friend, a great surgeon and a compassionate educator. More than anyone we know, because he lived life to the hilt, we think that he would agree with Tennyson.
"Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark."
It's going to be very hard to live in a world that does not include Juan d'Avis. Jack and Joann Major
Justin, Gigi and Maddy Norton
June 15, 2012
Juan was part of our family with a different last name. He made every event a blast, spoke at my wedding, helped save my mother's life and was of the funniest, coolest most genuine guys ever. If he saw someone standing alone at a party he'd go out of his way to make them feel welcome. He had an amazing laugh and boundless energy.
We can't think of the world without him in it but know he continues in a different form. Thanks for gracing us with your presence and Godspeed, Dr. D'Avis. Carolyn, we're thinking of you and sending our love.
Carlos Claure
June 14, 2012
Having been a friend of Juan Carlos's since childhood, I wish to express my solidarity to his family's sorrow for having lost their beloved father, brother, grandfather... May he rest in peace.
June 13, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to all of the d'Avis family. May the memories of many years of a life well lived sustain you through the difficult times. Kevin and Ginny Barry
Diane Garofolo
June 13, 2012
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. d'Avis. He was a wonderful and caring man and will be missed. My sincere condolences to the d'Avis family.
Kellogg Hunt
June 13, 2012
To Carolyn and the D'Avis Family go my deepest sympathies. Juan was a true professional Army surgeon, a warm and caring person, an intelligent leader, a devoted husband and father, and a close, wonderful, friend always ready with a good-hearted story and laugh. I will surely miss Juan.
June 13, 2012
The Walter Reed community has lost a pillar of mentorship and friendship. We grieve with you, Carolyn, and your entire family. May dear Juan rest in peace, knowing that he left this world a better place. Military medicine has lost a treasure. Bob and Jan Brady
Joe Lynch
June 13, 2012
Pat and I were deeply saddened to learn of Juan's death. We are out of the country and are unable to express our condolences in person. Juan was a great friend, professional colleague and mentor at the Army and Navy Club. We are keeping him and Carolyn close in our thoughts and prayers. //Pat and Joe Lynch
John Frankenburg
June 12, 2012
Juan will be remembered as a caring, compassionate and warm man. I had the privilege to know him from our time together at USUHS and in the Walter Reed Society. To his family my deepest condolences during your time of loss. His legacy as a teacher, mentor and friend will be remembered by all. Rest in Peace my friend.
Eric Pesanelli
June 12, 2012
I did not know Dr. D'Avis professionally, but as a neighbor. Growing up across the street, I often experienced his warmth, laughter and general joy for life first-hand. As an adult, I was fortunate enough to be his neighbor again. This time around, I was able to share him with my own family. His joy at meeting my son and their interactions are etched in our memories. I offer our deepest sympathies to all his family.
Beatriz & Gaston Arredondo
June 12, 2012
Adiós Cacho querido, fuiste inspiración de amistad y alegría en la “cofradía.” Sentimos ya profundamente tu ausencia y te llevaremos siempre en nuestros corazones. Gracias por tu lindo sentido de humor, tu compañía y todo lo que nos hiciste gozar a través de los años que tuvimos la suerte de compartir contigo y la Prince. Gracias Carolita por haber sido una compañera tan linda para nuestro Cacho. Que Dios lo tenga en su regazo.
Lucinda McLaughlin
June 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Juan Carlos. I know him through my sister Melanie's marriage to Federico. Juan Carlos was such a courtly, welcoming presence and I'm so glad that I was able to meet him and get to know him at various family get-togethers. I really enjoyed his sense of humor. I would like to send my condolences to Carolyn and also to Juan Carlos' family.
June 12, 2012
Querida Carolyn, y familia, Estamos muy afligidos por nuestra perdida de una gran amiga, a quien queremos mucho. Lo extrañaremos inmensamente.
Maria Teresa & Carlos Tejada
Craig Shriver
June 12, 2012
Dr. d'Avis was my Residency Program Director when I first came to Walter Reed in the 1980's. He was the quintessential Surgeon and taught us all to always think of and do the right thing, for the Patient. His unique combination of unbounded energy, marvelous quotes, and true love for people working for him will never be equaled. Not a day goes by in my surgical career that I don't think of him and his influence on my professional life and accomplishments. Thank you, Dr. d'Avis, for everything. Rest In Peace. Carolyn and Family, thank you for sharing him with us and may his legacy and the friends he made along the way, provide a measure of solace at this difficult time.
June 11, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and may God grant you the comfort to endure.
Dee Pfeiffer
June 11, 2012
My condolences to Dr D'Avis family. May your personal memories sustain you during this difficult time. I first met Dr D'Avis while employed in the Army GME office of the Surgeon General's office and we had many years of working together. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed dearly. He always made me smile and he was truly an inspiration to all of the AMEDD. We all have a guardian angel in heaven waiting for us. God Bless, Dee Pfeiffer, Dumfries, VA
Artie Shelton
June 11, 2012
Our prayers to the family. We will surely miss Juan's professional expertise and compassion.
Ross Davies
June 11, 2012
Rest in peace my friend, I will miss you deeply. We shared so many good times in Army Surgery and all of us (Army Surgeons) will miss you greatly. Our condolences to Carolyn and all the rest of your family. Ross Davies
George Turiansky
June 11, 2012
I am truly saddened that we have lost one of the most passionate and devoted supporters and leaders of military medicine. I first met Dr. D'Avis as a medical student when he was Chief of Surgery at Walter Reed and have worked closely with him while a residency director. Dr. D'Avis gave freely of his precious time to teach and mentor many physicians including my trainees and myself. Each year Dr. D'Avis would prepare and conduct a teaching station on the facial nerve dissection for our dermatology residency anatomy class held at USUHS. He was an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher whose love for mentoring residents was obvious. My condolences to Mrs. D'Avis and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joe Konzelman
June 11, 2012
May God bless and keep Juan in eternal peace. From his early days of fellowship at WRAMC to the present time, he made our lives better for knowing him. Sincere condolences to Carolyn and family.
Fred McLain
June 11, 2012
I am saddened by the loss of my friend, Dr. Juan D'Avis, a wonderful leader, mentor, and teacher. I will always remember his smile and kindness. You have my deepest sympathy.
Ann McNeil
June 11, 2012
Dr. D'Avis was a wonderful man and I am sure that everyone in the Department of Surgery at WRAMC who has come to WRNMMC will miss the warm hug and the kiss on the cheek from this wonderful soul. -Ann M. McNeil, Executive Assistant to the Chief, DOS, WRNMMC
Stephanie Adams
June 11, 2012
He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes and there shall no longer be any death, there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.
Ron and Donna Blanck
June 11, 2012
What a loss- friend, colleague, surgeon, teacher, mentor, husband, father and the list goes on. Juan made a difference in so many lives and his contributions live on. We will aways remember his smile! Sincere condolences to Carolyn and all the family.
Jonathan Jaffin
June 11, 2012
Juan was a truly caring man. He was a dedicated teacher, surgeon and friend. We will all miss him for his warmth, advice, sense of humor and friendship. He touched so many lives. My condolences to his whole family.
Gary / Morocha Quiroga
June 11, 2012
We lost a wonderful and dear friend. Cachito will always be in our hearts. We express our most sincere condolences to his family.
Allan Glass
June 11, 2012
Juan was a great surgeon, a fantastic teacher, and a wonderful friend. I will miss terribly his acumen, his intelligence, his dedication and integrity, and his sense of humor. My deepest condolences to all of his family on your loss.
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