Williams set the example of what a family doctor should be

July 16, 2014 · 0 Comments

It is with both sadness and congratulations I submit this letter – my first to a newspaper.
On July 30, 2014, Dr. Robert Williams will be retiring from his family practice in Aurora.
We moved to Aurora in 1972 and had the good fortune to meet a young physician who has guided our family through the challenges of life. Bob is indeed the guiding example of what a family doctor should be.
From those early years to now, he has never varied. He has always been there. This even includes a home visit to care for one of our children.
Recently, I had to wait for Bob for my appointment as he was visiting one of his senior patients who couldn’t come into the office. Waiting to see Bob has become a ritual as his office is always crowded with his life-long patients.
We, his medical family, understand this. That’s because he never says “no.”
It’s because Bob has always cared and took the time with each one of us. He has been so integral to the Aurora community. It is difficult to believe he won’t be there anymore.
We will all miss you, Bob. You are the template for our young doctors. You have been both a physician and a friend.
Congratulations to both you and Kathy, Bob’s invaluable nurse, for the many years of service to families in Aurora.
Enjoy your retirement, the Blue Jays, and the cottage – you deserve the best!
Best wishes and thank you.

Sandy and Ernie Dubkowski
Aurora