Dr. Geoffrey Andrew Stroud died August 25, 2017 after living 93 years and helping others for over 70 years. He was born July 7, 1924 in England and grew up in Tottenham North East London. He is survived by four children and their spouses Hilary Stroud and husband John Sutula, Janice Stroud, Geoffrey and wife Karen Stroud, John and wife Nancy Stroud. He is survived by 8 grandchildren. His brother Ken Stroud and his sister Margaret (Peggy) Wickenden are in England with his nieces and nephews. His wife, Sheelagh Stroud and his son, Richard Stroud, both predeceased him.

He remembered the bombing of London in the Second World War and was moved out of London to study at Cambridge in physics and later engineering. He served in the British Navy as Radar and Communications officer on the Aircraft Carrier HMS Colossus which went around the world repatriating allied troops that had been released from German camps. On returning to England as a naval officer he sought and won the heart of Sheelagh Luscombe who became his wife on April 18, 1949 and they were together until her death October 3, 2015. Following his service in the Navy, he studied medicine and became a General Practioner. He had a medical practice in Romford, Essex until 1965 when he emigrated to the US with his wife and 5 children. After a year in Portland, Maine to get his license in the US, he established a practice in Brunswick, Maine. His children are still amazed at the effort, energy and courage it took to move to a new country. They appreciate that he nurtured and educated them so they could flourish in the USA. He was a family doctor in Brunswick and did a wide range of practice, including delivering babies and assisting in surgeries as well as caring for people of all ages. He provided many long hours of care for his patients, even going out at night in the snow if needed. He is fondly remembered in the area. In 1990 he retired and moved to Cape Haze, Florida and was one of the first residents in the Coral Creek area development and was helpful to others settling there. He was an avid golfer, and got at least 2 holes in one. He had a wonderful singing voice and joined the local choral group where he also served as treasurer and kept it financially sound. He enjoyed gardening and created a beautiful environment around his home. Some neighbors referred to him as “Dr. Free” because he willingly gave advice on medical conditions, medications, etc. for friends in the area. He was very appreciative of all the neighborly visits and calls that blessed his days and warmed his life with laughter and conversation. He stayed physically fit, walking, swimming and playing golf up into his late 80’s. He enjoyed golf on TV when he could not play himself and was well informed on current politics to the end. His wisdom and calm approach to life will be remembered by his children and grandchildren and his many friends.

Many thanks to Tidewell Hospice for their care and donations in his memory could be sent to them at 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL. 34238. A gathering in celebration of his life, we hope to arrange in both Florida and Maine in the future.

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