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Robert Winslow Obituary

Winslow, M.D., Robert Chambers,

age 88, of Centerville, OH, and of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Bob was born on August 29, 1934 in Dayton, OH to the late William H. and Margaret Jayne (Chambers) Winslow. He was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of First United Methodist Church of Sarasota. Bob graduated from Fairview High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Miami University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Bob graduated with Honors from The University of Cincinnati Medical School, where he earned the Degree of Doctor of Medicine. While at UC, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After graduation from UC, Bob and his bride, Barbara, moved to Massachusetts, where he served as a Captain in the United States Air Force at Westover Air Force Base. He returned to Dayton where he completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Miami Valley Hospital, where he later served as Chief of Staff and was a member of the Board of Trustees. Bob was a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and was also a fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Bob never outgrew his love of learning and spent many hours reading about world history. He was a talented pianist and loved classical music. He also grew beautiful orchids, carried in wedding bouquets by every bride he knew. Bob and Barbara enjoyed extensive travel around the world and spent 30 years as "snowbirds" in their beloved second home in Florida. His many accomplishments included bringing In vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques to MVH, as well as delivering thousands of babies into the world. As accomplished as Bob was as a physician, his real joy in life was his family. He had the very unique privilege of delivering 7 of his grandchildren into this world. He devoted his life to medicine and to his patients, but most of all he devoted himself to his family, all of whom love and miss him deeply. He will always be fondly remembered for not only his sense of humor and dry wit, but also for his encouraging love and support of everyone he knew. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara A. (Schaefer); children, Martha (Jeff) Bastian, Robert (Cathy) Winslow II, Suzanne (Steve) Millard, Ann (Kurt) Orlet; grandchildren, Jay (Kristin) Bastian, Elizabeth (Tyler) Stafford, Emily (Jacob) Szydlik, Robert (Alison Salo) Winslow III, Sarah (Steven) Power, Jessica Moore, Maria Moore, Sophia Winslow, Ryan (Kimberly) Millard, Caroline (Troy) Stehlin, Kristen (Craig) Ashworth, Winslow and Konrad Orlet; great-grandchildren, Rylie, Chloe, Gigi, Sadie, Rowan, Liam, Ella, Quinn, Maverick, Lennon and Charlie; brother, Joseph (Denise) Winslow; sisters, Anne Fosnaught and Susan (Scott) Putnam; brother-in-law, Richard (Kathy) Shaefer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends at Grace United Methodist Church at 1001 Harvard Boulevard, Dayton on June 15, 2023, with visitation from 2-3 pm and a celebration of life at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on May 14, 2023.

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Werner & Maria Braun

August 23, 2025

Bob and Barbara will forever be with us in spirit and memory. They were our neighbors and friends that will always have a special place in our hearts.

Werner Braun

June 29, 2025

What a great,great person, our friend and neighbor in Centerville. He and Barbara were, and will be in our hearts and minds forever.

Diana Sanders

June 25, 2023

Thank you Dr. Winslow for helping me bring 2 of my 3 children into this world. You were so kind.

Sally Altman

June 11, 2023

My condolences to the entire Winslow family. My husband, Bill and I met Bob & Barb at First United Methodist Church & discovered that we were living in the same community, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club, in Sarasota, FL. They made an awesome couple, were great friends and nobody in my memory ever was as devoted to their family as this duo was! When my Bill passed away suddenly a year ago, Bob´s phone call was one of the first to offer love and support. RIP dear friend!

Caroline Duffy Liebl

June 11, 2023

Condolences to all of you - I remember your dad well. Big hugs to your mom.

Harriett Ellis

June 11, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Terri Kraft

May 28, 2023

Sending my condolences to Barbara and their loved ones during this time of sadness. May God shine his light on all of you during this sad time. They were great neighbors.

Stuart & Marilyn Goldfarb

May 22, 2023

We remember the good times with Dr Bob and the rest of the Winslow families . Stuart & Marilyn Goldfarb
Sarasota, Florid

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Jay Philip Schaefer

May 21, 2023

I will always remember Bob, not only as the remarkable physician who was widely respected in his field, but for how he made it possible for me to have more children when it seemed medically impossible. He was one of the nicest, most generous men I have had the honor to know and his passing is a great loss, not only for his family and those who knew him, but the world.
Jay Schaefer

Gene & Jan James

May 21, 2023

Bob was our beloved doctor for my wife Janice and our Mothers. He also enabled us to buy the condominium in Florida where we are now living. He was always a humble, caring, gracious, and loving person and we will miss him

Bryan Palmer-Smith

May 20, 2023

It was my privilege to one of those to whom Bob gave encouraging loving and support. "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Bryan Palmer-Smith

Myrna and Carol Miller

May 14, 2023

"Blessed are you who mourn for you shall be comforted."
My sympathies to your family.

Ron Rookstool

May 14, 2023

My sincere condolences to Dr. Winslow's family. My mother, Jeanette Perkins, was a former employee and dear friend of his.

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