NSW Parliament has recognised Nelson Bay’s first full time dentist Dr Fred Burton in death.
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Dr Burton died on September 27, aged 100, after a career dedicated to improving the dental health of Bay residents, especially children.
The Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald MLC moved on Monday that the house acknowledge and commend the outstanding service that Dr Frederick Shaw Burton gave over many decades to the Nelson Bay community and extend its sympathy to his family and loved ones on their loss.
“Such a Parliamentary Commendation is a fitting gesture in honour of an obvious fine gentleman who devoted the majority of his life to serving others,” Mr MacDonald said
“He was a trailblazer that will always be remembered for all the good he did for people and the wider community.”
Mr Burton’s family paid its respects to the patriarch in this Examiner obituary.
Hansard and House Papers:
TRIBUTE TO DR FREDERICK SHAW BURTON
Mr SCOT MacDONALD ( 11:08 ): I move:
(1)That this House notes that:
(a)Dr Frederick Shaw Burton, Nelson Bay's first full-time dentist, sadly passed away on 27 September 2017 at 100 years of age;
(b)Dr Burton celebrated his 100th birthday on 21 January 2017;
(c)Dr Burton was an iconic figure of Nelson Bay;
(d)prior to moving to Nelson Bay, Dr Burton had worked in the Australian Army's Dental Corp rising to the rank of captain and had entered public practice in Sydney's central business district;
(e)Dr Burton relocated to Nelson Bay with his wife, Gloria and their three children Belinda Peachey, Jenny Hayes and Marie-Louise Parker (deceased);
(f)Dr Burton was assisted during his career by dental assistant Julie Monin;
(g)Dr Burton devoted his life to numerous community organisations, including helping to establish the Nelson Bay Baptist Church, serving as the president of the Port Stephens Probus Club, and volunteering for Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol;
(h)in 2001 Dr Burton was honoured as the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol volunteer of the year; and
(i)Dr Burton was the grandfather of David, Andrew, James, Amanda, Timothy, Charlotte and John, and great grandfather to his 10 beautiful great grandchildren.
(2)That this House acknowledges and commends the outstanding service that Dr Frederick Shaw Burton gave over many decades to the Nelson Bay community and extends its sympathy to his family and loved ones on their loss.
Motion agreed to.
