Joseph Kenneth “Joe” Taylor
1930-2019
Joseph Kenneth “Joe”
Taylor –
88, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on
Monday, March 4, 2019 in Vimy Court, Bible Hill. Born in Salmon River,
Colchester County, he was a son of the late Percy and Edith
(Cruikshank) Taylor.
Joe worked as a salesman for 44 years with
Brookfield Foods/Scotsburn and continued his sales career selling
Matol across the province meeting many people along the way. Joe loved
people and getting to know them better, always taking time to have a
lengthy chat. He loved spending time with family and friends at the
cottage in Marshville, Pictou County. A retired Pipe Major, Joe played
at many weddings and in parades over the years.
Joe is survived by his son, Chris (Sandra)
Taylor, Salmon River; son-in-law, Bill Clark, Georgetown, ON; step
children, Winston (Joanne) Williams, Marshville; Shirley Williams
(Arthur Dupuis), Salmon River; Judy Johnson (Ron Charles), Bible Hill;
sisters, Gwen Johnston, Truro; Olga Cummings, Truro; grandchildren,
Taylor, Sarah, Evan, Tanya, Colleen, Kathy, Stanley, Sandra, Lisa,
Matt; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Along with his
parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Irene Taylor; daughter, April
Clark; sisters, Shirley Doucette, Ruth Smith; brothers, Ira Taylor,
Lee Taylor.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to
the VON staff as well as the staff of Vimy Court for all of the
wonderful care given to Joe.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be
held from 1-4 pm Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 26, 42 Brunswick Street, Truro. Private family interment at a
later date in Watson Cemetery. If so desired, donations in
Joe’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity
of choice are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Joe’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Kenneth Joe Taylor 19302019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia