We are deeply saddened by the death, on July 1, 2009, of Dr. Erwin Small, former associate dean for alumni and public affairs and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. His life was deeply intertwined with the heart and soul of our College and University. Literally thousands of former students, colleagues, and animal owners have known him as friend, mentor, and “doc.”
Dr. Small earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the College in 1957 and joined the faculty in 1958. He received numerous national and international awards, including being named “Illinois Veterinarian of the Year” by the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association in 1973, being a Distinguished Life Member of the American Animal Hospital Association, and receiving the President’s Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association and service awards from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the Chicago VMA, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association. View our memorial blog at http://www.drerwinsmall.blogspot.com/
Dr. James E. Fitzgerald (DVM IL '55), 78, of Garland, Texas, died March 27, 2009 at his home. Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Joseph/Es Catholic Church in Richardson, Texas with burial to follow at Restland Memorial Park in Richardson. Dr. Fitzgerald was February 14, 1931 in Paris, the second of Edward R. Fitzgerald and Mary (McCarthy) Fitzgerald Scott. He was married to Yvonne Tighe who preceded him in death on March 13, 2009. Survivors include one son, Dr. John E. Fitzgerald of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Anne M. and Carol E. Fitzgerald, both of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Richard E. Scott of Paris; three grandchildren, Ryan, Brendon and Jenna Fitzgerald of Dallas, Texas; one niece, Patricia A. Scott of Paris; and two great-nieces, Sophia Katherine and Erin Caroline Scott. He was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Fitzgerald and his parents. Dr. Fitzgerald was a member of St. Joseph/Es Catholic Church in Richardson, Texas.
Dr. William W. (Doc) Lovett (DVM IL ’58) of Geneva, Ill., died on April 8, 2009. He opened a small animal practice, Valley Animal Hospital, in Geneva in 1960. He practiced there until his retirement in 2002. Dr. Lovett was a founding member of Anderson Animal Shelter in Elgin, Ill.
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