MOORE, Frederic Potts
II, M.D., 93, a lifelong resident of Richmond, died on October 17, 2011. He was the son of the late Thomas L. and Alice H. Moore; and was predeceased by his siblings, Alice Moore Haynes, Josephine Moore Daniel and Thomas L. Moore Jr. He is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Jane Gregory Moore; and his three children, Frederic Potts Moore III, M.D. (Karen), Appleton Gregory Moore and Elizabeth Moore Fairservice (John). He is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, and six nieces and nephews. Dr. Moore graduated from St. Christopher's School, Princeton University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He served in the Pacific Theater as a Major in the Army Medical Corps during World War II. After completing his residency in Albany, N.Y., he practiced pediatrics in Richmond for over 45 years and was voluntary faculty member at MCV for many years. He was a member of Richmond Academy of Pediatrics, Winnisook Club in Oliverea, N.Y., and served as a past commander on the Richmond Power Squadron and Education Committee Chair for the regional and national Power Squadron. He loved boating on the Chesapeake, fly fishing in New York, caring for his patients and puttering. A memorial service for Dr. Moore will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., at 3:30 p.m., preceded by a private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, St. Christopher's School or a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
