- Email: [email protected]
David Martin Reid Barry
118
CLINICAL R A D I O L O G Y
Obituary DAVID M A R T I N REID BARRY
Dr David Martin Reid Barry, formerly Senior Consultant Radiologist to the Yeovil and Sherborne Hospitals, died after a short illness on 1 September 1985. Dr Barry was born in Ireland on the 9 July 1914, attended school at Campbell College, Belfast, Le Rosey in Switzerland and had his medical education at Trinity College, Dublin, where he qualified in 1938. Early on in the war he joined the Royal Air Force as Medical Officer and was a Wing Commander when demobilised after distinguished service in North Africa and Italy. In 1946 he came to Sheffield to commence his postgraduate studies in diagnostic radiology and went to Bolton in 1949 as consultant radiologist, where he built up a new X-ray department. He moved to Dorset in 1956 to continue his radiological work at the Yeovil and Sherborne Hospitals until his retirement in 1979. In this new environment he again set up an excellent radiological service, culminating in the development of a modern department in the new district general hospital in Yeovil. Amongst his colleagues he established a high reputation and was a greatly respected and much loved Chief in his own department. His dedication and commitment to work was appreciated by everyone, and he was held in the highest esteem for his exceptional integrity. Martin, as he was known to all his friends and close associates, was an exceptional man. He was always gentle, friendly and helpful, totally unselfish and dedicated to his patients. He set himself the highest standards; standards one does not often encounter nowadays, more reminiscent of the Victorian era.
His time in Sheffield was probably the happiest in his professional career. There, he and his wife Lilly were able to establish close and lasting friendships with many of his radiological contemporaries and their families. This group formed the nucleus of a small radiological visiting club 'The Shadows', of which he was a founder member. Wherever Martin and his family settled they quickly made close friends, an inevitable development in view of his great Irish charm, good humour and friendly personality. The Barrys' hospitality was legend and Martin's warmth and welcome extended to young and old alike, taking a deep interest in everybody's affairs, always ready to help and generous with his advice. He was a most devoted family man and took a great deal of pleasure in his home and garden. His five children, together with husbands, wives and 13 grandchildren were frequent visitors to their grandparents' house-happy family occasions on which both Martin and Lilly thrived. Those privileged to be present on such occasions will carry with them many happy and lasting memories. Martin Barry was a thoroughly good human being. His many friends and associates will greatly miss his warm friendship, sincerity and unbiased approach to life. Our thoughts turn to his dear wife Lilly, who lost a most devoted and loving husband and to his family who will miss an exemplary father whose strength of character will always remain a shining example. R. E. STEINER
CLINICAL R A D I O L O G Y
Obituary DAVID M A R T I N REID BARRY
Dr David Martin Reid Barry, formerly Senior Consultant Radiologist to the Yeovil and Sherborne Hospitals, died after a short illness on 1 September 1985. Dr Barry was born in Ireland on the 9 July 1914, attended school at Campbell College, Belfast, Le Rosey in Switzerland and had his medical education at Trinity College, Dublin, where he qualified in 1938. Early on in the war he joined the Royal Air Force as Medical Officer and was a Wing Commander when demobilised after distinguished service in North Africa and Italy. In 1946 he came to Sheffield to commence his postgraduate studies in diagnostic radiology and went to Bolton in 1949 as consultant radiologist, where he built up a new X-ray department. He moved to Dorset in 1956 to continue his radiological work at the Yeovil and Sherborne Hospitals until his retirement in 1979. In this new environment he again set up an excellent radiological service, culminating in the development of a modern department in the new district general hospital in Yeovil. Amongst his colleagues he established a high reputation and was a greatly respected and much loved Chief in his own department. His dedication and commitment to work was appreciated by everyone, and he was held in the highest esteem for his exceptional integrity. Martin, as he was known to all his friends and close associates, was an exceptional man. He was always gentle, friendly and helpful, totally unselfish and dedicated to his patients. He set himself the highest standards; standards one does not often encounter nowadays, more reminiscent of the Victorian era.
His time in Sheffield was probably the happiest in his professional career. There, he and his wife Lilly were able to establish close and lasting friendships with many of his radiological contemporaries and their families. This group formed the nucleus of a small radiological visiting club 'The Shadows', of which he was a founder member. Wherever Martin and his family settled they quickly made close friends, an inevitable development in view of his great Irish charm, good humour and friendly personality. The Barrys' hospitality was legend and Martin's warmth and welcome extended to young and old alike, taking a deep interest in everybody's affairs, always ready to help and generous with his advice. He was a most devoted family man and took a great deal of pleasure in his home and garden. His five children, together with husbands, wives and 13 grandchildren were frequent visitors to their grandparents' house-happy family occasions on which both Martin and Lilly thrived. Those privileged to be present on such occasions will carry with them many happy and lasting memories. Martin Barry was a thoroughly good human being. His many friends and associates will greatly miss his warm friendship, sincerity and unbiased approach to life. Our thoughts turn to his dear wife Lilly, who lost a most devoted and loving husband and to his family who will miss an exemplary father whose strength of character will always remain a shining example. R. E. STEINER