In Loving Memory of
Dr. Christian E. Creteur
Dr. Christian E. Creteur, 87, passed away August 5, 2012 at Maryview Medical Center.
Dr. Creteur was born in Namur, Belgium. During World War II he was a farm worker, but secretly aided the French Underground during the Nazi occupation of Belgium. After escaping to England, he returned to Belgium following the war and completed his education. He immigrated to Hartford, Connecticut and re-certified as an anesthesiologist. In 1960 he came to Portsmouth, Virginia and, with Dr. Lois Fryer, established one of the city’s first anesthesiology practices.
Survivors include his wife, Dr. Yvonne L. Dexters-Creteur; a daughter, Dr. Chantel Creteur of Sprimont, Belgium; a son, Yves Creteur of Lesve, Belgium; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives may make contributions to a charity of choice. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. Condolences may be registered at www.bwfosterfuneralhome.com.
Condolences for
Dr. Christian E. Creteur
My sincere sympathy to the Creteur family, i remember he worked on king st. in portsmouth, & i'd go to his ofc to pay for my anesthesia before i had my children in '66,68, 69, '71, he was a very nice man, we operators at maryview hospital remember his wife, dr dexters also.
Judy Smith Polensky
Dear Dr.Dexters, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. He was always a kind and friendly colleague. Sincerely, Frank Stenicka.
Francis J. Stenicka, ND