A GP who treated patients and delivered babies across the Wyre Forest district before his retirement has died, aged 88.

Dr Peter John Chaudoir came to Kidderminster in 1962 as a junior partner to Dr Dick Harper in Comberton Hill, now Holmwood Care Home.

They grew the practice and were delighted to move to the purpose-built, Bromsgrove Street Medical Centre. Peter also ran a satellite surgery in Hartlebury for several years.

Peter was a pioneer in the care of pregnant women, introducing pre and anti-natal clinics, always interested in child development and was popular with young patients.

He later moved the practice to Stanmore House as a fund holding practitioner.

Peter helped with drug trials and was a GP trainer, advising young colleagues in their early careers. He also became an expert in the care of the elderly.

Like most GPs of his generation ,Peter did night and weekend work, giving 24-hour care to patients, even visiting them in the local hospital. He also composed the rota for out-of-hours service incorporating another local practice.

Qualified in obstetrics, Peter delivered many local babies, either at The Croft Nursing Home or at patients’ homes and was flattered to have children named after him.

Peter attended 14 schools due to the Second World War, finishing his education at King Edwards in Birmingham and going on to study medicine at Birmingham University.

Peter loved rugby but gave up playing to ensure he did not damage his hands due to an interest in surgery.

After qualifying, he did his National Service as an RAF doctor at Waddington, Lincolnshire. He also worked at Worcester Hospital while living in Barnt Green, and as a GP in Overseal, Derbyshire, before moving to Kidderminster.

Peter had a passion for art, belonging to the Kidderminster Art Society, and was a skilled artist at land and seascapes.

He rowed at Bewdley Rowing Club as a young man and in the early 60s, became a keen founder member of Trimpley Sailing Club.

Attending navigation classes with friends from Trimpley, they chartered boats for holidays. Peter bought his own yacht, sailing with his wife-of-64-years, Diana. For many years, the couple spent as much time as possible in Hamble on the boat.

Friends from Trimpley and the Kidderminster Round Table remained friends all his life. After the Round Table, Peter and friends joined the '41 Club', where Peter was a member for 47 years and chairman more than once.

Family describe Peter as a polite, quiet man who enjoyed reading, gardening and in particular his beloved fishpond.

Peter led a full and happy life, extended by the fantastic care received at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital and the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, particularly in the last three years.

He leaves a devoted wife, Diana, daughters Deborah and Helen and their families, along with many friends and ex-colleagues, who will remember him with many fond memories.