Dr. Pierre Martimbeau, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away at his home on June 11, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1942, in Montreal, Canada, son of Dr. Emile and Eglantine Martimbeau.
Dr. Martimbeau received his medical degree from the Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada. He spent several years practicing family medicine before continuing his medical career at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as a fellow in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Martimbeau became Mayo Clinic’s first resident in Gynecologic-Oncology. To further his knowledge of radiation therapy, he studied for an additional year at the Norwegian Radium Hospital in Oslo, Norway, before accepting a position at the Cleveland Clinic as head of Gynecologic-Oncology.
In 1980, Dr. Martimbeau moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he opened a private practice that served his patients for 35 years. His approach to his specialty and his concern for his patients was unrivaled.
Outside of his medical practice, Pierre was a man with many passions. One of his proudest moments was becoming an American citizen in 1993. He piloted his own helicopter, captained his own boat, and could navigate by the stars. It was always about the journey, not the destination. He loved music and was a proud supporter of the arts. Above all else, his family and his grandchildren held the most coveted place in his heart.
Pierre was a man of honor and integrity. He aimed to be the best at everything he did, which led him on a never-ending quest for knowledge.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra; his children, Nathalie (Jean-Francois Gauvin) Martimbeau, Tracey (Thorsten) Heise, Isabelle Martimbeau, Sarah (Charles) Grillo, and Elliott (Christine) Martimbeau; his grandchildren, Xavier Gomes, Sabina Da Costa, Conner and Tyler Hicks, Alexandra and Nicholas Heise, Camille and Simon Gauvin, and William and Ian Martimbeau; his brothers, Andre Martimbeau and Claude (Mary-Ellen) Martimbeau; his sister, Louise (Jacques Piette) Martimbeau; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Benjamin Brooks and staff, Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, and all of the family and friends who have been supportive over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association North Carolina Chapter, 4 N. Blount Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, (877) 568-4347; or The Jo Martin ALS Foundation, 100 N. Tryon Street, Suite 3420, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, (704) 332-1929.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel is serving the family of Dr. Martimbeau.
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