JOHN FRCP FACP(S) GILROY M.D.

passed away on November 13, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Gilroy, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, was the former chairman of neurology at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak . Prior to that, he was the Chairman of Neurology at Wayne State University and Harper Hospital . His vision and passion led to the creation of the Beaumont Neuroscience Center, a state of the art teaching and care facility. He was revered by patients and admired by colleagues. He was a published author and renowned lecturer and teacher. Dr Gilroy was 83 years old. He is survived by his wife Renee Terry Gilroy, his children Ian, Robin and Wendy (David) Clements, his grandchildren Allyson, Jonathon, Amanda, Alexis, Jourdan, Alaina, and John (Jac), his great granddaughter Taylor, and the mother of his children, Betty Gilroy. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd, (Lone Pine west of Woodward) Bloomfield Hills. The family has requested that any donations be made in the name of John Gilroy, MD to the Beaumont Foundation, for the Neuroscience Center for Alzheimer's Research, 3711 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073. A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. view obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com