Charlton deSaussure Obituary

deSAUSSURE, C. Death came, as it must to all men, to Charlton deSaussure, M.D. on November 6, 2008. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as physician, teacher, mentor, genealogist, poker player and friend. He was born December 9, 1920 to Edward Harleston and Eleanor Charlton deSaussure. He graduated from Princeton University in 1942 and The Johns Hopkins Medical School in 1945. Afterwards, he trained at Washington University School of Medicine (Barnes Hospital) in St. Louis. He served in the United States Army at Walter Reed Hospital and returned to Charleston to begin private practice in 1950. He was a Professor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and past President of the Medical Society of South Carolina. Dr. deSaussure belonged to the Honorary Societies of Alpha Omega & Sigma XI. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati, the Saint Cecilia Society and the Carolina Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Randolph Huger deSaussure; a son, Charlton deSaussure, Jr. and his wife Ann; a daughter, Mary deSaussure Cutler and her husband Richard, all of Charleston; and a daughter, Catherine deSaussure Mark and her husband Chip of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Mary Cutler Baarcke and her husband Charles, Richard M. Cutler, III, Joseph John Caylor Mark, III, Charlton deSaussure, III, Caroline Bayard Cutler, Frances Huger deSaussure, Catherine Peronneau Mark, Ann Ehrhardt deSaussure and Eleanor Fleming Mark. He was predeceased by a brother, Major General Edward Harleston deSaussure, Jr. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday, November 9, 2008 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, followed by burial in the Churchyard. Friends may call at 34 Meeting Street. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The ORI Society, 179 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425; Roper St. Francis Foundation, 325 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401-1114; St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401; or Charleston Animal Society, 3861 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Charlton deSaussure

12 Entries

Sandra Edgeworth Hanna

November 9, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of Docs death. He was my doctor and someone I loved and respected He was a good friend to my fakther Stanley Edgeworth. I will be praying for all of you Sandra

Richard DeSaussure

November 9, 2008

Over here in Tennessee, my sisters and I were surprised to learn of the recent passing of "Cousin" Charlton deSaussure, Sr. I personally had the pleasure of getting reaquinted with Dr. deSaussure by phone just 5 weeks ago. The City of Charleston, his close family and his extended family will miss this southern gentelman and scholar.

Richard L. DeSaussure, III
(and Alexis DeS. Porter and
Denise "Dede" DeS. Graeber)

Cynthia Cecil

November 8, 2008

Uncle Charlton will be greatly missed by so many family and friends. He gave so much to so many. My prayers are with his beloved family.

Sigrid and Mike Laughlin

November 8, 2008

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. deSaussure. Our hearts go out to his wonderful family who represent him and his legacy so well.

Joseph Price Cameron

November 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. deSaussure. The medical community of Charleston was blessed to have a physician of his knowledge,skill,and dedication.

Jerry Reves, MD

November 8, 2008

Dr. DeSaussure epitomized the Gentleman and Scholar. His educational, professional and personal accomplishments have set the highest standard of excellence and we are grateful for his many contributions to Charleston and our Medical School. It has been a privilege getting to know him better in the last several years of his life, the man who cared for my parents, and who serves eternally as an icon for our medical students.
Jerry Reves, MD
Dean College of Medicine MUSC

Anne Miller

November 8, 2008

Though we only know of Charlton through his well-lived life revealed to us by Richard III, we know his greatness shines through all who have met and were loved by him. May all the wonderful memories of him bring you comfort during this difficult time and his legend live on forever.
Love,
Anne and Edward

Randy Cutler

November 7, 2008

Uncle Charlton will be missed by a very large and extended family.

Larry Ladue, Jr

November 7, 2008

Charlton took care of my mother when she lived in Charleston and for that we will be eternally grateful. He will be missed by all who knew him.

mary ellery hall

November 7, 2008

To all of you whom I love very much. I was saddened with the news of Dr. deSaussure's death. What a great and loving man he was. I have so many wonderful memories of being with him throughout the year's. I loved seeing him smiling and dancing at Mary and Charles wedding. He was a true gentlemen who led a very full life filled so much happiness. He will be missed by so many people. He really was one of the greatest men I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Maybe now he can play poker with my father. I love you all. Mary Ellery

Jonathan White

November 7, 2008

He was a Great man and a great friend of my grandparents he will be missed by the whole family

Jonathan White

November 7, 2008

My Grandparents where friends with Dr. desaussure since the time that he had his own private practice he was a great friend of my grandparents and he will be dearly missed by the whole family

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