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In Remembrance
Dr. Jeffrey Laraway, DVM
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Dr. Jeffrey Laraway of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away on November 9, 2020, at the age of 58 after a brief illness. Dr. Laraway attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree and obtained his DVM degree in 1990 from UF College of Veterinary Medicine. He began working at Interlachen Veterinary Clinic, also known as Shelton Veterinary Clinic, shortly after graduation and continued his career at the same hospital for 30 years until his passing. All of the clients affectionately called him “Dr. Jeff.”
Dr. Laraway enjoyed working on small and large animals along with exotic pets, and he also took care of injured wildlife in the county. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and four daughters: Alicia, Danielle, Melonie and Cecilia.
Dr. Anirude Motie, MS, DVM
Born September 10, 1952, in Leonora, Guyana, Dr. Anirude Motie passed away at age 68 on January 9, 2021, in Melbourne, Florida.
Dr. Motie graduated with a doctorate of veterinary medicine and a master of science in microbiology from Tuskegee University in Alabama. He worked as a veterinarian/ microbiologist for the government of Guyana (1982-1984), as well as in a private, mixed animal practice. He was also involved in the diagnosis and treatment of zoo animal diseases at the Guyana Zoo in Georgetown, Guyana. Dr. Motie then worked at the Florida Institute of Technology in leprosy research (1984-1988), and published several research articles on leptospirosis, infectious anemia in horses, and leprosy.
In 1988, Dr. Motie opened All Animal and Bird Hospital, where he practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years. Fondly known as Jai to his family, he was a beloved partner, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and granduncle. He touched many lives with his calm and thoughtful demeanor.
Dr. Barry A. Greene, DVM
Dr. Barry Greene passed away November 29, 2020, due to COVID-19 related complications in Palm City, Florida. He was 66 years old.
It is the family's hope that a celebration will be held in 2021 in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
