Dr. Robert "Bob" John Floyd of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of Ruth (Johnston) Floyd. Dearly loved father of Julie, Robert (Karen) and Susan. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Lass (Prekchya), Jessica Lass, Corrina Floyd and Dahlia Floyd. Loved uncle of Jeff (Heather), David (Sandy), and Hillary (Paul) Glass and Jef (Laurie), Jennifer, Shelley and late Billy Floyd. Predeceased by his two brothers Bill (Dora) and Birnie, and beloved sister Carolyn (Larry) Glass. Dear brother-in-law of Rae (Bill, deceased) Pattinson and loved uncle to her daughters Ruth (Bruce) Peterson and Linda (Scott) Black.
Bob was born in Cornwall, Ontario on January 21st, 1938, the son of the late William and Eva (Revell) Floyd. A graduate of Western University (1960) and Queen's University School of Medicine (1964).
Bob always felt privileged to practice family medicine in St. Thomas, the city that he loved. He enjoyed making house calls, delivering babies, working in the emergency department, listening to his patients' concerns and ending office hours when all of his patients had been cared for. He served as an Elgin County coroner for decades, on the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Board and Family and Children's Service Board.
Bob was a longtime member of First United Church and served on the Board and the Board of Trustees. His greatest joys were serving his community and spending time with family and friends at the lake and on the golf course.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation (Respiratory Home Services Dept) or Hospice of Elgin would be welcomed by the family.