Faith B. Midwood

November 27, 1936 - January 24, 2021

Faith Ann Bustard Midwood died on January 24, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1936, the daughter of The Rev. Edwin A. Bustard and Agnes B. Strudwick. She grew up in Collingdale, Pennsylvania where her father was Pastor of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church. After high school, she graduated from Wheaton College (IL), Northwestern University, and the Medical School of Temple University. She completed a Residency in Psychiatry at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital. She spent her career devoted to a high standard of care in individual and community mental health, at public clinics in Boston and Philadelphia, and with the Sisters of St. Joseph in Flourtown. She also established a private practice and enjoyed supervising residents at Hahnemann. Her practice continued even after retirement at the Community Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in West Chester. She was a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philadelphia Psychiatric Society. In addition to her professional work, she was an active volunteer at a variety of organizations, including Planned Parenthood and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. She was married for over 50 years to John Midwood, has one daughter, Lydia, son-in-law, Scot Halvorsen, and twin grand- daughters Emilie and Signe. She has one brother, David. Donations can be made to The Deans Scholarship for Diversity and Inclusion, noting in memory of Faith Bustard Midwood, MD, Temple University Institutional Advancement, PO Box 827651, Philadelphia PA 19182 or Episcopal Community Services, 225 South Third Street, Philadelphia PA 19106. Services private. Life Celebration to be planned.