Ronald Charles Dudan M.D.

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RONALD CHARLES DUDAN, M.D. Ronald C. Dudan, M.D., age 70, passed away on March 26, 2009 at his home with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 17, 1938. He was the son of the late Dr. Benjamin and Anne E. Dudan. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1960 and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. After graduating from the Chicago Medical School, University of Health Science, he furthered his training at The University of South Florida and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Dudan specialized his training by completing a fellowship in Gynecology Oncology at The University of Miami School of Medicine. From there he served as a physician in The United States Navy and was Chief of Gynecology at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. During his service he was also Chief of OB/GYN at the Key West Naval Hospital. Upon his retirement from the military as a Lieutenant Commander, he returned to Miami as an Assistant Professor at The University of Miami. Dr. Dudan began his private Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecology Oncology practice in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens in 1978 and retired from his medical practice in 1998. He was appointed Chief of Surgery and Vice Chief of Staff at the Jupiter Medical Center and upon retirement given the distinction of Honorary Emeritus. He was a member of the Florida Medical Association, American Medical Association, Florida OB/GYN Society, Palm Beach County Medical Society, Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecology Oncologist. Ron pursued his love of boating by becoming a founding owner of Venture Marine Inc., and his passion and dedication for Venture always remained a positive force in his life. He enjoyed spending time at his home in the Bahamas, where fishing and diving were among his favorite activities. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Sherrill Dudan, and his three daughters, Kim Smith (Donald), Tricia Ecclestone (Llwyd) and Beth Calcote (Thomas). He leaves seven adoring grandchildren: Trey, Taylor and Tanner Smith, and Emily, Elizabeth, Edwin and Erin Ecclestone. He is survived by two sisters, Joan Hall and Dee Walters, one brother, Tom Dudan, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Constance Bate. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at St. Paul of The Cross Catholic Church, 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach with Rev. Arthur Venezia, Pastor and Msgr. James Burke, officiating. The interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be welcomed by Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., WPB, FL 33407; or STOP! Children's Cancer of Palm Beach County, Inc. P.O. Box 30161, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation Services Family Owned and Operated (561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries