David John Taylor
Born In: North Sydney
Born: May 7th, 1951
Passed on: May 7th, 2018
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 Lioc. 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 and 7-9 p.m. in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 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.
