Passed away in Victoria with his family by his side on May 10, 2011. He was born in Selkirk, Manitoba on July 29, 1922. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy; daughter Loraine Wake (Garry); sons Barry (Maria Taylor) and Brent (Kimberly Taylor); grandchildren Niki (Graham), Lisa (Don), Bev, John, Jason (Shelly), Elaine (Dale) and Aaron (Lisa); great grandchildren Justin, Wade, Trista, Tyce, Mylie, Kenzie, Caitlyn, Jessie, Mariah, Talea, Hailey, Mateo and Cohen and extended family and friends.
Roy was an RCAF Navigator during WWII. He worked in retail ladies fashion and was the founder of Taylor’s Apparel Ltd. in Victoria. He was an avid gardener and a dedicated member of Christ the King Church.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Church Of The Nazarene, 4277 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Ivy Paterson
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Helen Rose (nee Paterson) I am so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. I remember the years with fond memories working at Taylor’s apparell. My love to you all.
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Doug and Merville Hall We were so terribly sorry to hear about Roy’s passing and sad to have missed the service. You know you are all in our prayers during this difficult time. But many happy memories and times are ahead.
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Anita Dodd Dear Dorothy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Anita Dodd
Sidney BC.
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Deryk Anderson(Peter) Briscoe Dear Dorothy & Family
Patty & I send our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time of bereavement. Roy was such a fine man and we are so thankful to have known him. Do take care Dorothy –we will write you.
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Dr. Truter and staff Dear Mrs. Taylor and family
How extremely sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Taylor.
We are thinking of you in this difficult time and the days ahead. May you find peace in the Lord, our Great Comforter.André, Felitia, Wendy and Carla
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Jim & Colleen Black Dear Dorothy and Family –
We were sad to read Roy’s obituary in the newspaper today. Our hearts go out to you as you say goodbye to a lovely man. We are glad that we had the opprtunity to know him.
We regret that we cannot get to Victoria for the service.
Love, Jim & Colleen
Courtenay
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Barbara Fallot Dear Loraine & Family
My condolences on the loss of your father. Regardless our age, the loss of a parent is never easy. May he rest in peace.
With Love, Barbara
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Vicki & Denis Pettigrew The Taylor Family,
We offer our sincere condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Gather strength and peace from each other.
Vicki & Denis Pettigrew
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Wendy & Larry Our thoughts are with you all. Mr. Taylor was such a family man and never missed an opportunity to enjoy time with all of you. It will leave an empty space in your lives, but hopefully in time that empty space will be filled with the happy memories . It was a pleasure to know him.
Wendy & Larry
Dororthy and Family: Sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ivy