Doran, Floyd Elmer 'Floydie'
Floyd passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Meaford Hospital on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in his 90th year.
Born in St. Vincent Township on November 6, 1935, Floyd was the son of the late Steward and Mildred (nee Allan) Doran.
Floyd will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 61 years, Brenda (nee Campbell) Doran.
He was the kind and patient father of Randy Doran (Karen) and Rick Doran (Jodie).
Floyd was the proud Papa of Nathan, Mitchell, Owen and Sara.
He was the brother-in-law of Jack Campbell (Sharon) and Bob Campbell (Alva), was predeceased by his sister-in-law Jean Ann Skippen, and will be remembered fondly by his brother-in law Ivan Skippen and by many nieces, nephews and their families.
Many who knew Floyd would often call him ‘Floydie’, he was easy to get along with and always treated others well. Floyd was a very hard worker. He started working at a young age and in his teens, he assisted with the building and construction of the new Meaford General Hospital. He later worked at Amerock in the maintenance department. He later became an Operator and eventually a Manager in the Sewage Treatment Plants in both Meaford and Thornbury.
Floyd thoroughly enjoyed sports, both playing and coaching. He was a very talented carpenter and built a home for his family and later assisted his son Randy with the building and construction of his own family’s home. Floyd has created and built many tables, cabinets and other pieces that will be treasured by family and friends. He and Brenda have enjoyed travelling together over the years. Floyd absolutely loved having his family together; time together with them meant the world to him. He enjoyed life, worked hard and took nothing for granted. Floyd will be missed but will never be forgotten.
Family will receive friends for a public visitation on Friday April 25, 2025 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford. A private graveside service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or the Parkinson Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Family will receive friends for a public visitation on Friday April 25, 2025 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford.
A private graveside service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Monday, April 21, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to Brenda, Randy/Karen, Rick/Jodie and families. Our friendships will always be held dear to our hearts and the memories never forgotten. May you RIP dear friend
Monday, April 21, 2025
Brenda, Randy and Rick and families, I have had the pleasure of being coached by Floyd in broomball and of course that means all the broomball dances and parties and we have a lot of great memories and laughs as a great time was had by all to say the least. I also worked with Floyd at Amerock and he was a pleasure to have around any time. We have many memories and I am sure you have many more to cherish. Our sincere sympathy goes out to everyone at this time, sincerely Bev and Gail Murray
Monday, April 21, 2025
Brenda and family
So sorry to learn of Floyd passing. My condolences to your family. We have had lots of memories and fun times with you and Floyd over the years. RIP my dear friend.
Monday, April 21, 2025
So sorry to hear of your loss Brenda and family. You and Floyd were great neighbours and friends. He will be missed by many but not forgotten. RIP Floyd Jackie & Gerry Adams
Monday, April 21, 2025
Our condolences to Floyd’s family. He was a great guy, he was in Day Away with me. Rest in peace Floyd fly with the angels. The Lord is getting a good one
Monday, April 21, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Rickie and families, we are so sorry to hear about Floyd passing, had a lot of good laughs over the years, he will be greatly missed missed! ❤️
Monday, April 21, 2025
I am sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. Yes, he was an excellent carpenter, my coach in broomball. Most of all he was a wonderful person.
Monday, April 21, 2025
My condolences to the family for the loss of a good man. Brenda I know I only met Floyd once but I could feel the love you both held for each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. Hugs.
Monday, April 21, 2025
To Brenda and Randy/Karen, Rick/Jodie and Grandkids, no words can fill your broken hearts right now but the memories will.
R.I.P. Floyd we will cherish the fun times we had.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Rick and family. Floyd was a kind and caring person. He will be missed my many. Thinking of you all cherish your many memories.
Monday, April 21, 2025
So sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. Our condolences to you, Brenda, Randy and Karen and Rick and Jodie and families. He was a great man. Cherish all your many wonderful memories. RIP Floyd.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Karen, Rick, Jodie & Families
I am so very sorry for your loss. Floyd was a wonderful man & we have so many wonderful memories of growing up across the road. We could not have asked for better friends & neighbours than the Dorans! Floydie was like a second Dad to Bryan & I. He patiently taught me how to drive standard & always had a smile & a friendly word & rum & coke ready for me! He was always so much fun. The world will a little less joyful without Floyd in it. But, I am sure our Dad is up there welcoming his old friend Floyd to the fold.
Cherish your memories. He will be missed.
Thinking of you all.
Carolyn
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sincere condolences Brenda and family. Floyd always had a smile. Treasure your memories.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dear Brenda
Sending you my heartfelt condolences
Marion Mower
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To Randy, Rick and Families, so sorry for the loss of Floyd. You will have many lovely memories to last you a lifetime. It has been a privilege to care for him for all these years. He was a wonderful person with a great personality and sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Rick, Randy & Family
May memories stay with each of you as you move through the coming days and into the years ahead
When Bob was looking after the soccer program many years ago, Floyd was always there to help in any way he could. Floyd was a wonderful person He will be missed by his family and those that know him
Heartfelt sympathy
Bob & Leone Allan
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Rick, Randy and family.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Floyd. I first got to know Floyd as coach of our Red Baron broomball team. Floyd was always supportive, win or lose, always displaying true sportsmanship on and off the ice. Since “back in the day” long after broomball, whenever I saw Floyd, he always inquired how the family was doing, and always brought up the 34 Chev Coupe our family owned and Dad gave it to me. I recall, he always asked if it was a 34 or 35. Seeing that he was born in 1935, I now understand why he was intrigued by it. I know my Dad and Floyd had regular chats about the 34 Chev also. Floyd was always such an easy person to converse with – another person who has blessed the lives of knows who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doran family and all of those who held Floyd near and dear. God Bless.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The world has lost a one of a kind man, they don’t make them like Floyd anymore. Treasure all the love, memories and good times you shared. Our heartfelt condolences to Brenda and all the family.
Raise your glass to a life beautifully lived and a heart deeply loved.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda and the rest of the Doran family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The memories will keep you strong.
Dianne (Willis) McDonald
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing Brenda. We have many good memories of our times together. He’ll always be a part of early lives in Meaford.
Tony & Jean
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Randy and Rick and family
So very sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing.
He was such a kind and caring man.
Jayne (Quinlan) and Mike Clark
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Mel MacCallum;
So sorry to hear this news he was a very special person.
And will be missed by many.
I will miss my hugs I always got when we saw each other.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda & family, sincere condolences on Floyd’s passing. He was a great fun friend of ours for many years. Floyd & Orville spent many evenings working on cars and had some great times. You have many memories to cherish.
Donna Brown
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Rick, Randy and family.
So very sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. He was such a kind and caring man. Thinking of you all.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
My sincere condolences to Floyd’s family and friends. As my manager for several years operating treatment facilities, he was always a kind and thoughtful boss. He was a pleasure to work with and for. I’ll be forever thankful to have his influence in my life journey. Rest in peace Floyd.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Randy/Karen, Rick/Jodie and family.
I am so sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. What a great human being. They sure don’t make them like Floyd anymore. Thank you for your friendship over the last many years. May God Bless you all. R.I.P Floyd .
Ted and Alison Hill
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Rick, your families and extended family,
Orville and I send sincere sympathy in the death of Floyd. He was always such a kind and caring man. Cherish all the great memories as you navigate through this very difficult time. Rest in peace Floyd.
Sincerely. Orville and Sue.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dear Brenda, Randy & Rick and families. I am thinking about you all. Floyd was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was such a nice neighbour. When I first moved to the neighbourhood my lawn was so overgrown. Floyd and Rick came over to cut the grass. Then Floyd would bring the lawnmower over for me to use until I could get a lawnmower of my own. I truly appreciated that thoughtful gesture. And I will remember his cheerful smile with a honk and wave every time he drove past.
So sorry for your loss.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda and family. I first met Floyd when he was driving my school bus. Always had a smile on his face and loved to tease the students. He spent many hours donating his time to minor sports in Meaford. Cherish your memories. David and Muriel Hindle and family.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sincere condolences to Brenda, Randy, Karen, Rick, Jodie & families,
Cherish your wonderful memories and hold them close to your heart.
We are thankful for the great friendship we have had over the years.
Travelled, enjoyed dances and many other fun activities. Have visited
back and forth even after we moved to Goderich. He will be missed by
family and friends. Rest in peace Floyd.
Allan & Rosemary Beange
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To Brenda, Randy, Rick and families. Sending my sincere condolences to all of you. You were all so blessed to have had such a wonderful man for so many years. Memories become treasures in the years to come.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss,Brenda,Randy,Rick and family…May cherished memories of your loved one bring you moments of peace amid the sadness. Our heartfelt sympathies are with your family during this difficult time.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda and Family,
Floyd and I were friends in high school and later worked together in construction. I never worked with a better person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Brenda, Randy, Rick and your families. Floyd was always a wonderful, kind person and loyal friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Tracey & Brian Ruetz
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Rick and Families
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Floyd was a very, funny and kind man, who loved having people around. We shared many happy times together , over bonfires, dances and grilled cheese and onion sandwiches.
Cherish the memories, the good times you had, as the pictures may fade, but the memories are instilled in your hearts.
Linda Teed and family
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sincere condolences Brenda, Randy/Karen, Rick/Jodie and families:
Floyd was a kind and fun gentleman.
We will remember his smile and good nature.
With sympathy,
Janette and Don Scott
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Rick and all your Families.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Floyd. He was a Friend to all.
I recall my many conversations with him at the curling club and how they always ended with a chuckle.
Rest in peace.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Our deepest condolences to you, Brenda and your family. Wendy and I are very saddened to hear of Floyd’s passing. As you are aware, Floyd and I first met when I was transfer to work at the TD Bank in Meaford, 68 years ago, 1957. I was new to town and Floyd was very kind and made me feel welcome. As I recall Floyd along with Orville Brown were the unofficial welcoming committee and on occasion they may have lead me astray – or was it the other way around. I have wonderful memories of Floyd and my time with him in Meaford. May he rest in peace. Brenda, thank you for your dedication.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
To Brenda and all Floyd’s family we extend our sincere condolences. It was always a pleasure to be around Floyd. His smile was contagious and his ability to brighten the day was wonderful.
He will be missed but he will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brenda, Randy and Rick at this difficult time. Our memories of good times at dances and parties will always be remembered with a smile on our faces. RIP Floyd.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Brenda, Randy ,Rick and families we send you our condolences. It is hard to lose someone like Floyd who was friendly and enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Tom & Lynn
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Brenda, Randy and Rick and your families- thinking of you at this time, fond memories of chats on Pearson street as Floyd always was friendly and happy to chat in the driveway, a gentle soul with a kind heart, he will be missed.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Brenda, Randy and Rick and families, Dan and I are so sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. He was Dan’s first (and best) boss and a great friend in our early years and gave us a lot of help when we built our house. We have wonderful memories of time spent visiting in your lovely home. Rip Floyd ❤️
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Brenda and family, Floyd and you have left many beautiful memories with us, if it was getting together at your house after a days work, attending a few fund raising dinners where Floyd ended up with a local artist painting of a snow owl, and the many times Floyd and you came to London for our Op’s Reunion, RIP my dear friend Floyd you have left the world a better place.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Benda, Randy, Rick and families; Our sincere condolences to you on Floyd’s passing. He was a kind fellow who always was there to lend a hand when he saw a need. I remember his great sense of humour as he and Carl worked together putting a new roof on our house. What a guy, I am not sure if it would have been done without his help. He was always a true gentle and kind man. To you Brenda, you were a source of great strength to Floyd as his health declined. Take comfort with your family and your many memories from over the years. Carl & Mary Adams
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Dear Brenda, Randy, Rick and your families, My sincerest condolences on the passing of your Husband, Dad and Grampa, Floyd was a kind, gentle soul who touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Brenda, Randy, Rick and families,
Sending our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time of Floyd’s passing.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Ross & Isabel Schultz
Our sincere condolences to Brenda & family in Floyd’s passing. I worked with Floyd for many years at the Amerock. A great guy.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Our condolences and hugs to all the family .I coached hockey with Floyd for a few years
and he was great guy .He was a gentleman’s gentleman .
Gary and Bev
Friday, April 25, 2025
Brenda and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on Floyd’s passing. Floyd was “just one of the guys”, one of the nicest you would ever meet. Mike had the distinct privilege of getting to know Floyd while working for the Ministry of Environment. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mike and Betty Crone
Monday, April 28, 2025
My sincere condolences to Brenda and family,