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"His prescription for the future"

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- January 19, 2012

Roger Montigny with his daughter, Kendra, who graduated from 9 1免费版下 Pharmacy in 2008. (Submitted photo)
Roger Montigny with his daughter, Kendra, who graduated from 9 1免费版下 Pharmacy in 2008. (Submitted photo)

Roger Montigny (BSc (Pharmacy)鈥74) was one of those rare breeds 鈥 a person who lived passionately by his convictions and sought to make the world a better place through his career as a pharmacist.

鈥淗e loved going to work, he loved learning and he loved people,鈥 recalls his wife, Belinda. 鈥淧harmacy was simply part of his heart and soul.鈥

After graduating from 9 1免费版下 in 1974, he went on to work in many areas of pharmacy including hospital, government and retail, primarily in Prince Edward Island, his home province.

鈥淔or Roger, being a husband and father was most important; but being a pharmacist was a very close second," says Belinda. "He was such a good mentor to the pharmacy students that came under his wing. Everybody loved him."

Passion for education


Lifelong learning was a priority for Roger, and he was passionate about education. 鈥淗e always had a learning agenda for his pharmacy students,鈥 says Belinda. 鈥淚t was never just a job.鈥

He also ensured that his children Christopher, Michael, Kendra and Pamela and two step-daughters, Mindy and Keri, received a good education. He was thrilled when Kendra decided to follow in his footsteps and become a pharmacist, graduating from 9 1免费版下 Pharmacy in 2008.

When Roger passed away in December 2010, he left behind a grieving family and community. 鈥淲e had letters from some of his former students telling us he was the best pharmacist they had ever worked with. There was a great outpouring of support,鈥 says Belinda.

To honour his love of pharmacy and education, Roger鈥檚 family decided to establish the Roger Montigny Memorial Fund at 9 1免费版下 with a gift of $25,000. The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual award to a third-year pharmacy student from Prince Edward Island who has demonstrated a passion for pharmacy and an interest in pursuing community pharmacy.

鈥淭he family wanted to leave a legacy for someone who has made a difference in the profession of pharmacy,鈥 says Belinda. 鈥淲e knew this award would be Roger鈥檚 prescription for future students.鈥

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