William Thomas Prout
1862–1939 (age 77)
Biography
William Thomas Prout practised medicine with the steady hand and compassionate ear that marked the finest physicians of his era. He gave his patients thoughtful attention and sought always to bridge the latest medical knowledge with the realities of everyday life.
Those who knew him recall a doctor dedicated to public health and to mentoring younger colleagues in both science and ethics. His contributions to the medical community remain a quiet testament to a life spent in devoted care.