Ian Freedman

[ianr]

Some of you may know Ian Freedman, one of the partners in the Frost and Freedman dental practice on Peckham Rye.

I was upset to learn that he died on 9 September. According to the notice of appreciation on the practice notice board (I think copied from the Peter Edward webpage, below), he'd been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, just a week before his 65th birthday and retirement, and died a few months later.

He'd been my NHS dentist for over twenty years, and I really liked and respected him. Informative, quietly competent, I got the impression that he enjoyed his work, as well as taking the usual professional pride in it. Through that work alone he's done a large amount of good in his life. It's just sad that he wasn't spared to enjoy retirement. Among his listed leisure interests were bird watching and supporting a football team by the name of Arsenal. Also on the notice board were a couple of pictures of his daughter's recent wedding, with him looking a very happy father. I'm sad too for his family's loss.

The practice itself, by the way, is continuing. I was recently treated there by Rashid, who, since he said he'd be seeing me again in nine months' time, I take to be Ian Freedman's permanent replacement. They've also had the practice management taken over by Birwood Dental Care and have had computer systems installed, that the staff are in the process of getting used to.

Peter Edward's webpage fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Research UK in memory of Ian Freedman is here.

[GSJ57]

That's so sad - He was my dentist when I was in my teens and 20's. I hated going to the dentist and he was always so patient with me. A lovely man. Condolences to his family.

[dbboy]

Ian was an excellent dentist, who put me at ease when ever attending appointments and if needing treatment. This is a very sad loss to the community and I extend my condolences to his family.

[Sue]

Very sorry indeed to hear this, he was my dentist too and I always felt in safe hands with him.

My condolences to the family too.

[reetpetite]

I too have been a patient of the practise for nearly 30 years as well as my son who is in his 30's and has been going regularly since a toddler .Mr .Freedman was a very quiet gentle man and will be greatly missed. I saw Rashid last week and he seems very nice too and yes he is permanent. He also told me they are moving to more modern premises in The Gardens some time soon and Mr. Frost will have his house back!

[Reg Smeeton]

Thank you for this update, I'm very sorry to hear this news, he was my dentist for 20 years and I was always very relaxed with him. Very sad that he should die before having a chance to enjoy retirement.

[pincushionqueen]

Mr Freedman had been my dentist since childhood. I was unaware he had passed away until the new dentist (Rashid) told me on Monday. So sad to hear he didn't get to enjoy his retirement. I always liked going to the dentists, he was so friendly and always interested in what I was doing.