In memory of Tom Schonberg
It is with heavy hearts that we announce
the sudden passing of our beloved President & CEO, Tom Schonberg.
With his wife by his side, Tom was rushed by ambulance to Queensway
Carleton Hospital late Monday evening, and unfortunately he passed away shortly
after.
As
President and CEO of Queensway Carleton Hospital for 20 years, Tom was a
steady, guiding hand, and deeply devoted leader -- steering our west-Ottawa
hospital through many seasons of expansion and growth into the regional leader
that it is today, admired and respected across Ottawa and surrounding regions,
and in the province at large.
Tom was
a tireless advocate for Queensway Carleton Hospital, its staff and its patients, and was successful in
laying the foundation for the hospital’s single largest expansion since its
inaugural year in 1976, including an upcoming, substantial expansion to its
mental health services and space.
Honoured
and respected by colleagues and peers, Tom Schonberg carried a mighty weight
for the good of the community he called home. A man of integrity, respect and
care, his achievements are due high praise, though his character never sought
it. His pride in Queensway Carleton Hospital ran deep, yet he led each step
with humility.
The
entire Queensway Carleton Hospital and Foundation family offers their deepest condolences to
Tom's family, Ene and Alex.