Dr. Karina Poliquin’s passing is a profound loss that has deeply affected her family, colleagues, patients, and the broader Trois-Rivières community. In moments of grief such as this, words can only offer a limited reflection, yet they can help honor a life marked by dedication, compassion, and service to others.
Dr. Poliquin was a pediatrician whose work touched the lives of many children and families. Through her medical practice, she offered care not only in a clinical sense, but also with empathy and understanding. She was known for her attentiveness, her calm presence, and her ability to reassure parents while providing thoughtful, compassionate care to her young patients.
To those who worked alongside her, Dr. Poliquin was a respected professional and a valued colleague. She carried herself with commitment and integrity, contributing meaningfully to the well-being of her patients and the strength of the medical community she served. Her dedication reflected a deep sense of purpose and responsibility toward others.
Her passing by suicide is heartbreaking, and it serves as a reminder of the quiet struggles that individuals may carry, even while offering care and support to others. In the wake of such loss, communities are often left with grief, unanswered questions, and a need for compassion—for both those who are mourning and those who may be silently struggling.
To her family, friends, colleagues, and patients, may you find comfort in the memories of her care, her professionalism, and the lives she impacted through her work. May you also find support in one another as you navigate this difficult time.
Dr. Karina Poliquin will be remembered for her devotion to children’s health, her kindness in practice, and the care she extended to so many. Her legacy lives on in the families she helped and the community she served.
May she rest in peace, and may her memory be met with compassion, understanding, and lasting respect.