Luther, Dr. Edwin “Ted” Roy – Dr. Edwin Roy Luther “Ted” passed away peacefully at home in Halifax on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Corner Brook in 1942, Ted was a proud Newfoundlander. He was the beloved son of the late Doris (Hale) and James Luther.
Ted grew up in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, where he loved swimming, berry-picking, bicycling, playing hockey and trout fishing with his father. He excelled in school, particularly in Physics and Math.
Ted attended Memorial University in St. John’s at the age of 16, then on to Dalhousie University to finish his BSc in Physics and Math in 1962. He graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1967, and after a year of general practice in Baie Verte, Newfoundland, he returned to Dalhousie University to complete a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After his residency, Ted was awarded a Fellowship to do fetal research in Oxford, England. So Ted and Donna packed up their young family and headed overseas in 1973. Then back to St. John’s, Newfoundland, in 1974, to practice and join the faculty at the new Memorial University Medical School. In 1976, the family of six returned to Halifax, where Ted continued to practice, teach and do research at Dalhousie University. A teacher and researcher at heart, Ted was a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Dalhousie University, where he enjoyed challenging new generations of medical students and residents. He was Director of Maternal/Fetal Medicine at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine and a co-director of the Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia.
Ted was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and an extraordinary grandfather and great-grandfather. His family was his great pride and joy and his grand legacy. He shared with them his love of travelling, hiking, cycling, skiing and sailing. Always a teacher with his children and grandchildren, he inspired their curiosity, listened to their ideas, and made sure every moment was a chance to learn. His Newfoundland heritage made him an entertaining storyteller, and his tall tales will live forever in the memories of his family and friends.
He will be forever missed and loved by his wife of 61 years, Donna (Taylor); his children, Susan (Douglas), Karen, Craig (Alicia) and James (Wendy). He was the proud grandfather of Madeline (Bill), Nicholas, James (Abby), Caroline, Adelaide (Kalen), Sebastian (Jayde), Oliver (Stephanie), Rebekah (Britton), Isaac, Elsah, Kai and Sabette and great-grandson, Luka. Ted is dearly remembered by his brother, Scott (Ann); sisters-in-law, Betty (Paul), Roberta (Randy), and Cindy; and brother-in-law, Donald (Cheryl). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by Donna’s parents, Ken and Ruby Taylor; brothers-in-law, Kenny and Gordon; sister-in-law, Jeanette; nephew, Chad; and niece, Candace.
The family would like to extend many thanks to Dr. Farooq and nurse Hannah, Dr. Krueger-Naug, Dr. Bourque and Scott Anderson for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brunswick Street Mission or the QEII Foundation Palliative Care.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 22nd, 11 a.m. in St. Matthew's United Church on Barrington St., Halifax.
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