In Memory of Dr. Balfour Mount, A Man for All Life’s Seasons

In Memory of Dr. Balfour Mount, A Man for All Life’s Seasons

Dr. Balfour Mount, a man for all life’s seasons,

Accompanied so very many

On life journeys to and at the last transit station,

Giving all, each needed, before departure.

An oncologist surgeon and humanist,

Who brought Palliative Care to Montreal,

Created a world-class, life-centered

care model.

He taught the world through example.

That the end of this life with whole person care

Must understand the needs of each individual.

For fulfillment of the human personality

In silence and dialogue, in spirit, music, the arts and culture,

Tailor-made with love for each life’s voyage.

Dr. Balfour Michael Morgan Mount, a true hero.

For him life was an adventure, he painted,

Wrote, spoke and gave all his talents to others

With continuing world conferences in Palliative Care.

Balfour Mount treated every person as unique

And precious, giving each dignity and honour.

May his living memory give inspiration

To generations to come.

The world is a better place due to his presence.