Obituary of Dr. William Langford Tew

After a long, rich life and fulfilling career in medicine, Dr. William Langford Tew died at home, in his 90th year, on Thursday, June 28, 2018, following a short illness. Beloved husband of Anne; cherished only son of the late Dr. William Pelton Tew and Mrs. Vivian Tew of London. Dearly loved father and best friend of Michael and Barbara Tew; beloved Grandpa of Brian and Kerri Beth Tew, Jennifer Tew Gates, and Steven Tew; and fun-loving Great-Grandpa of Grace, Mason, Charlie, and Paxton, all of Tennessee. Predeceased by a son in infancy. Sadly mourned by the Bambury, Popovich, and Allen families. Survived by his daughter Linda Mara and her husband Steve, of London. Following in the medical footsteps of his esteemed father and cousin, Bill completed medical school at UWO in 1953 and attained Fellowships in Obstetrics and Gynecology, maintaining his interest and delight in this “happy specialty” during his fifty-five year medical career. He considered his working years with colleagues, classmates, mentors, and students to have been part of a golden age in medical advancement and patient care, and was deeply gratified to be part of the evolution in techniques and medical standards. In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private family service has taken place. Should friends wish to make a donation in Bill’s memory, the family asks that you consider the Dr. W.P. Tew Memorial Fund at Western University, “Advancement Opportunities,” Westminster Hall, suite 110, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, or Diabetes Canada in support of Banting House, c/o Mr. Grant Maltman, curator, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario, N6B 3H8, or the charity of your choice. “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong … because someday, you will have been all of these.” – George Washington Carver