Robert Douglas Sayles

Dr. Robert Douglas ("Doc" or "Bob") Sayles, DDS, age 88, passed peacefully, with both of his children at his side, on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Powell, OH. Bob was born on March 4, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Marguerite Woodbridge Jewell (Sampson). His adoptive and nurturing parents were the late Reverend Richard Edward and Anna Mabel (Smith) Sayles, who raised him in both Ann Arbor, MI and London, Ontario. Also preceding him is his beloved wife, Grace Wilson Sayles, who he has now joined. Bob was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry and went on to build two dental practices, one in Onsted, and the other in Jackson, MI. In college and throughout his life, Bob loved playing his clarinet in numerous bands and combos in Michigan and Florida, performing Dixieland Jazz. Bob had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. He was a pilot, built and flew model airplanes, hunted, fished, boated, sailed, played golf and tennis, snow skied and snowmobiled. Other pastimes included reading, painting, making jewelry and pottery. Bob loved the time he spent with his wife traveling, dancing and socializing with family and friends. Bob and Grace had many friends in both Michigan and Ontario. Also from around the world, by way of their circle of friends at their home at Holmes Beach, Florida. Bob was an active member of the Lions Club, Devils Lake Yacht Club and Key Royale Golf Club. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Julie (Michael) Albert; son Jeffrey (Sherry) Sayles; granddaughters Chelsy (Todd) Obergfell, Jaymie Tighe, Molly Sayles, and Corey Sayles; great-grandchildren Owen Obergfell and Alice Obergfell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Hospice at www.WesleyHospice.com. Family will receive friends from 1-2pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Gateway Community Church, 268 South Main Street, Onsted, Michigan 49265. Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2pm. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL.