Surrounded by his family, Dr. J. Bishop "Bish" McGill , 85 , died
peacefully at his home in Stowe, Vt., on Oct. 14, 2007, from
complications of Parkinson's disease. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt.,
Bish was devoted to St. Johnsbury Academy, the University of
Vermont, and to Fletcher Allen Hospital where he practiced and
taught surgery for over 40 years. Active in community and
medical organizations, Bish co-founded the Northeast Medical
Society, was a member of the New England Surgical Society, a
president of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, and served as
medical director for the Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol for many years.
Most importantly, Bish was passionate about caring for his
patients and going for the gusto with his family and friends. Bish is
survived by his wife, Betty; his four children, Jim McGill, John
McGill, Janet McGill Cooke, and Bob McGill; his sister, Louise
Payne; and all their families. A memorial service will be
celebrated at the Stowe Community Church on Saturday, Nov. 3
at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. In
lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lamoille Home
Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661 or to
Death With Dignity Vermont, 708 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482.
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