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George Meyer Obituary
He was born in Berlin, Germany on June 28, 1923, the son of Maximilian and Mary (Vitkin) Meyer. In 1939 at age 16, George and his family fled Nazi Germany, entering the U S in New York three days prior to the outbreak of World War II in Poland. George was educated by the Quaker community as a part of their refugee program, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1943 from Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Va. George became a naturalized citizen in 1945, and graduated from New York Medical College in 1949. After his medical residency in New York City he was joined in marriage with Catherine Davitt on June 27, 1951. George enlisted in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as a first lieutenant, serving for two years during the Korean War. He practiced radiology in New York City until 1961 when he and his family relocated to Manchester, where he practiced radiology at Sacred Heart Hospital and Catholic Medical Center from 1961 to 1999. George was a founder of the Derryfield School in Manchester. He was a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun; in retirement he enjoyed traveling with his companion, Martha; and he was an avid reader and jazz music enthusiast. He is survived by his companion, Martha Markus; two sons, Christian Meyer and his wife Nancy of North Sandwich and Peter Meyer and his wife Suzanne of Reading, Mass.; four grandchildren, Hannah White and her husband, Leonard, Alexander "Sasha" Meyer, Tess Meyer, and Lucas Meyer; and a sister, Helga Skinner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine in 1994.
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SERVICES: A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013, in the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, South Beech Street. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in George's name to the Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA, 02472. Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Linda Barbett
July 23, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Meyer at CMC. He was a distinguished and respectful man who earned respect in return. I will always remember him for his quick wit and sense of humor. Truly a pleasure to have known him. My sympathy to his family and friends, he will be missed.
Maxwell and Penelope Holder
July 14, 2013
Dear Christian and Pete, God Bless the two of you for how you loved and cared for your father in his final years. You can feel grateful for his gifts as well as for the love you returned.
Sylvia Friedmann
July 12, 2013
I had known Dr. Meyer since the 1970's, also having worked at Sacred Heart Hospital and CMC as a Medical Technologist. Dr. Meyer and my family had spent many joyous holidays at the house of Dr. Klein and his wife, Anna, and had the good fortune to meet Martha. We all shared an integral part of our historical past, those being the Holocaust, fleeing Hungary, and immigration to this wonderful land we called our home, the USA. It is Dr. Meyer's strong compassion towards others that will forever be ingrained in my memory of him.
He was a blessing to all who knew him. My sincere sympathies go out to his family.
July 12, 2013
Brother Christian, Prayers to you and your family are sent to Creator. May the good memories comfort and console you. May your father's spirit rest in comfort and peace.
Love & Hugs, Eric & Leigh
Melissa Lussier
July 12, 2013
I worked very closely with Dr. Meyer for many years at CMC. He was a true gentleman, who treated all with respect and compassion. I consider myself fortunate for having known him.
My sincere sympathy to the family
July 11, 2013
Dear Martha & Meyer Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt thoughts and condolences regarding the passing of Dr. Meyer. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Manchester VNA Hospice
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