Gerald G. Naylor ’64

Gerald G. Naylor ’64, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Nov. 3, of lung cancer. After Brown he went to dental school at Georgetown University. He joined the public health service during the Vietnam War, serving merchant marines in both Cincinnati and Staten Island. He then completed his dental training in periodontics at the University of Michigan. Upon graduating, he opened a dental practice in Ann Arbor, serving the community for 40 years until he retired in 2011. He was well read and particularly enjoyed reading about American history and the Civil War and discussing politics and economics. He was also passionate about gardening and spent time researching plants for his extensive garden that included a variety of orchid species. He enjoyed hosting garden parties with his friends. He was president of the Ann Arbor Dean Fund Committee, where he oversaw the selection and plantings of trees throughout Ann Arbor. He was an avid supporter of the arts and a member of the University Musical Society. He was also an activist for LGBTQ and feminist rights in the 1970s and 1980s. He is survived by his partner, William Garvey; a sister and brother-in-law; a brother and sister-in-law; and five nieces and nephews.