February 9, 1937 – January 10, 2024

Sadly, Dr. Judith Naylor, a highly respected Pediatrician, in Kamloops, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2024, with a good friend at her bedside. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Ethel Naylor and her brother, Derek Naylor. She leaves behind many close friends.

Judith was born February 9, 1937, in Banbury North, County of Oxford, England. She graduated from high school and went into medical school in England. After completing her medical degree at the University of London, she went on to complete an internship at Kings College. Before leaving England, she did several diplomas relating to Child Health.

Being eager to become a pediatrician, she emigrated to Canada and started a residency program in Pediatrics at Vancouver General Hospital.  Her 5-year residency training also took her to Ontario, Saskatchewan and Ohio.

After completing her residency, she moved to Kamloops where she spent her entire medical career caring for children and their families. Once as head of the department of Pediatrics, she was instrumental in starting a Neonatal Intensive Care program at Royal Inland Hospital.

In her early years she was a competitive swimmer. She lived for her dogs and over the years she enjoyed the company of many female black Labrador Retrievers.  She was always interested in everything to do with her homeland.

She loved the outdoors.  In her spare time, she enjoyed cross country skiing, hiking, fishing and grouse hunting. Her favorite vacation was an annual getaway to the Chilcotin to camp and hunt grouse.

At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations to one of the following: BCSPCA, Food Bank, RIH Foundation would be appreciated in memory of Judith Naylor.

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Naylor family.

• Date : 2024-01-10
• Location : Kamloops