Dr Peter Levin lived a remarkable life dedicated to medicine and community service.
Born in Brighton, Victoria in 1936, his journey began with a clear passion for medicine, nurtured through his education at Wesley College and Melbourne University where he pursued his dream of becoming a doctor.
After marrying Pamela Bridge and starting a family, Dr Levin initially practised as a GP in Mooroopna. However, his deepening interest in paediatrics led him to Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, where he specialised in paediatric care. Following his training and becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Paediatrics, Dr Levin returned to Shepparton. Here, he established essential paediatric and neo-natal services at the Goulburn Valley Base Hospital, demonstrating his commitment to improving local healthcare.
Beyond his medical career, Dr Levin found joy in sports, notably as a member of the Shepparton Golf Club and even opening the batting as a member of the Country XI side, facing the formidable fast bowler Freddie Trueman during a memorable English Test side warm-up cricket match in 1963. Peter withstood the relentless attack of the fearsome bowler, making an impressive 30 runs, much to Freddie’s dismay.
In 1995, Dr Levin and his wife retired to Batemans Bay to be closer to their family, relishing their roles as grandparents.
Dr Levin’s legacy is not only marked by his professional achievements but also by the profound impact he had on the Goulburn Valley community and the countless lives he touched through his compassionate care and dedication to paediatric medicine.
A celebration of Peter’s life will be held from 1pm on Monday, July 29 in the ‘Grevillea Room’ at Banksia Village, 69 Heath St Broulee, NSW. RSVP: warren.levin3@gmail.com