—Published August 2019

Dr. William Barakett was a practicing physician for almost 50 years, the medical director of the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital for 25 years, also acting as president of its foundation. An expert in alcohol and drug addiction, he served senior roles in many organizations including Butters Foundation, Dunham House, the Quebec General Practitioners Federation and Quebec’s Physicians Assistance Program. Dr. Barrakett was awarded the Order of Canada in 2002. Tributes may be found here: The Globe and Mail, La Presse, Tempo Lac Brome