David John Taylor
Sydney Mines
With broken hearts we announce the passing of David Taylor, 67, on Monday, May 7, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in North Sydney on May 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Les and Mildred (Osmond) Taylor.
Dave had an infectious smile. He had the ability to make everyone laugh. He liked to spend time reading and watching the History Channel. He loved military history.
Dave was a Red Seal chef. He worked for Marine Atlantic for many years, retiring in 2008 as a Senior Chief Cook. No one ever left Dave’s house hungry.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Al-Jean (Eddy) Taylor, his daughter Angela (Jason), and her children Matthew, Avery, Abigail and Molly Mac, and his son Les (Julie) and his children Liam and Loic. Also left to mourn are his brothers Harry (Alaine), Rick (Annette), Lorne (Lisa), and Emmanuel (Carol Anne), brother-in-law Bick (Maureen), sisters-in-law Wilda (Donnie) and Judy (Dennis), and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Dave was predeceased by his brothers Leslie Jr. and Scotty, and sisters-in-law Darlene Cantwell and Helen Taylor.
Visitation for Dave Taylor will take place Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main St., Sydney Mines. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. In lieu of flowers,donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dave Taylor 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia