Guy with his family – wife Ann, daughter Emily and son Jean-Daniel at his farewell function.
Recently Whakatāne Hospital staff bid a fond
farewell to Orthopaedic Surgeon Guy Rosset.
Guy’s career spans more than 40 years, 15 of those at Whakatāne
Hospital.
By his own admission, Guy hasn’t quite worked out exactly what
he’s going to do in his well earned retirement. But with his wife
Registered Nurse Ann Rosset working at the hospital, and active
school aged children, staff will no doubt see him out and about in
the Eastern Bay.
Late last month staff gathered for Guy’s farewell function. He was
presented with a unique lamp designed by a local artist and a
spectacular cake created by Registered Nurse Sarah Winship.
BOPDHB Medical Director Hugh Lees thanked Guy for his
wonderful years of service to the hospital and wider community,
and reflected on his 15 years here.
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“For a number of those years you were pretty much on your own
as the sole Orthopaedic Surgeon. As a community and as a DHB
we are indebted to the commitment you have shown and the
service you have given.”
Those sentiments were echoed by acting COO Bronwyn Anstis.
She estimated in his time at Whakatāne Hospital, Guy would have
seen about 15,000 patients and operated on more than 3500.
She spoke about the changes he would have experienced in his
career adding, “Some things like compassion and care haven’t
changed and you’ve delivered that throughout your career.
“I thank you for the hard and tireless work you’ve done for this
population and wish you well for your future,” said Bronwyn.