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ALEXANDER LEAF Obituary
Of Concord and formerly of Winchester, passed away peacefully on December 24 in his 92nd year. He was the beloved husband of Barbara, and loving father of Caroline, Rebecca, and Tamara Leaf, and loving grandfather of Alexander and Anna Norregaard. Dr. Leaf was professor emeritus of Harvard Medical School and former Chief of Medicine at the Mass General Hospital in Boston. He was a medical doctor, administrator, and teacher as well as a clinical researcher in renal pathology. After retirement he was actively involved in preventive medicine, advocating life style changes such as good nutrition and exercise to prevent cardiac disease, and active in research on fish oil omega-3-fatty acids.
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Barbara Wagner
January 25, 2013
Dear Mrs Leaf:
I think you will remember that I was Dr Leaf's secretary from autumn 1964 until he became chief of medicine and Sophie took over! It was Sophie who just let me know about his death and so I want to send my sympathy and say hello to you after all these years. I feel like a ghost now when I go back to MGH for any medical appointments - it has all changed so much.
Very best regards
Barbara Wagner
Qais Al-Awqati
January 6, 2013
Dear Barbara: I don't know if you remember me, I was one of Alex's Fellows in the early '70s. I just heard with great emotion of his death. My sincere condolences to you and to the rest of the family. He was a great man in many ways and had tremendous influence on a large number of students and doctors throughout his long and multi-faceted career. That influence will last for a long time. He also had a long and fulfilled life, in large part thanks to you who provided him with the support and encouragement needed to allow him to dedicate his energies to his work. His legacy will live on and the memories that we, his former students have of him have been and will continue to be treasured.
Qais Al-Awqati
Columbia University
Ann Lanigan Pendleton
January 2, 2013
Dear Tammy:
I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I have fond and wonderful memories of being at your home and all the fun times we had when we were younger. My love and prayers to you, your mother and all of your family.
December 30, 2012
Tammy and Mrs. Leaf. I was so sad to hear about Dr. leaf. I have many nice memories of your family from many years ago. Roberta Sullivan Meehan
Mardi Lowery (Broadhurst)
December 28, 2012
I send my condolences to Rebecca and her family. Rebecca and I were in Mr. Farnham's 6th grade classroom at the Wyman School. Rebecca had the most beautiful handwriting of anyone; I was quite envious. I visited your home a few times and remember aways feeling welcomed. Both of my parents have also died, and it definitely leaves a hole in your heart. I hope you have many wonderful memories to help you through this time of grief.
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