Alan James Taylor
1930-2020
Taylor, Alan
James
Alan passed away peacefully in his sleep, at St.
Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph, on Friday, January 10, 2020
at the age of 89 years. Pre-deceased by his parents, and
brother Ross, he leaves to mourn his beloved wife Elizabeth (Bette)
Mayer (nee Sutton), his daughters Lynne (North Bay), Lee Ann (Iroquois
Falls), his step-daughter Sue (Guelph), step-son Mark (Vancouver),
sister-in-law Shirl (Owen Sound), 9 grandchildren, 9
great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and dear
friends. Alan grew up in Campbellford, Ontario, where he met
Bette and befriended the Sutton family. He worked in his
father’s butcher shop for many years, and after completing
Normal School, left to begin a teaching career in Iroquois Falls,
where he raised his two daughters. He soon became principal
at Iroquois Falls Public School, and his career there spanned almost
40 years. Though their paths initially took different
directions, Alan and Bette reconnected in southern Ontario in the
1990’s, and were married in 2002. Over the years
he enjoyed winters in Florida with Bette, golfing and entertaining
many friends and relatives there. They spent summers in
Belleville until he and Bette moved to Guelph a few years
later. There he enjoyed spending time with his Guelph
family, and golfing at Maryhill with his love, right up to the age of
87! Many thanks to the caring doctors and staff at St.
Joseph’s Complex Continuing Care (Apple Blossom), Guelph
General Hospital, and Dr.’s Stemerdink and
Friedman. Cremation has taken place. A private
family ceremony to spread Alan’s ashes will be held at a
later date. Memorial contributions to Diabetes Canada, Heart
and Stroke Foundation, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre,
Guelph, or the charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to
GILCHRIST CHAPEL –
McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph,
(519-824-0031). We invite you to
leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the
family.
19302020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alan James Taylor 19302020..
Décès pour la Ville:Guelph, Province: Ontario