Lääkäri Teresa Royer Mac Knight 57, ILADSin perustajajäsen

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Lääkäri Teresa Royer Mac Knight 57, ILADSin perustajajäsen

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Lääkäri Teresa Mac Knight kuoli kotonaan 57-vuoden iässä elokuun 15.2010. Hän oli yksi Kansainvälisen Borrelioosijärjestön ILADSin perustajista. Aikoinaan hänen intohimonaan oli vaeltaa ja leiriytyä luonnossa, matkustella jne. Hänen toiveensa oli, että hänen tarinansa kerrotaan maailmalle. Elinaikanaan hän keskittyi jakamaan tietoa Borrelioosista sekä kollegoilleen että suurelle yleisölle.

http://dailyitem.com/obituaries/x104788 ... over-Maine

August 18, 2010
Dr. Teresa Royer MacKnight, 57, Andover, Maine

Daily Item

ANDOVER, Maine ? Dr. Teresa "Terri" Royer MacKnight, 57, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, peacefully at her home in Andover.

She was born March 25, 1953, in Lewisburg, Pa., a daughter of Russell and Louise Royer, of New Columbia, Pa.

She graduated from Lewisburg High School, Class of 1971 and received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University in Iowa in 1979.

Dr. MacKnight practiced medicine in Hollywood, Fla., Seattle, Wash., Negley, Ohio, and Beaver, Pa., before moving to Maine in 1990. She practiced medicine in Rumford until being disabled by Neurologic Lyme Disease. She was one of the founders of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society and the society's first president in 1999. As a lecturer and author, she strived to help the medical community and the public to recognize, treat and prevent Lyme Disease. Her desire to help others also took her to Barrow, Ala.; American Samoa and into rural areas where she was able to help those without access to medical care.

Terri was a loving mother who treasured the time she spent with her son Michael and was delighted to see the wonderful young man he has grown into. He was the apple of her eye. She was known as a compassionate physician and a good friend to many who knew her.

Terri enjoyed gardening, skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, snorkeling, biking, hiking, and wilderness camping. When not outside, she could be found in the kitchen where she enjoyed cooking for her family. Some of her fondest memories were those spent at camp with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling and exploring new areas.

Surviving are her son, Michael, and his father, Dirk MacKnight, of Andover, Maine; her mother and father, Russell and Louise Royer, of New Columbia; one brother, Rod Royer, of Salt Point, N.Y.; and one sister, Robin Yost, of Milton, Pa.

A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at the Andover Congregational Church, Andover, Maine, with the Rev. Jane Rich officiating. Those who desire in lieu of flowers, please contribute to "Teresa MacKnight Memorial Fund" c/o Franklin Savings Bank, P. O. Box 579, Rumford, Maine 04276 in her memory.

Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, Maine.

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