Passed peacefully away at Pleasant View Towers on Friday, December 16, 2016, Dermott Patrick Taylor of St. John's, NL, age 82 years. Predeceased by parents John and Agnes Taylor; brothers Ron, Vince, Hubert and Fred; sisters Mary and Doreen; mother-in-law Helen Hand; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Edward W, Gary, Sandy, Owen, Anita and Patricia; niece Christine. Lovingly remembered by wife of 58 years, Helen (Hand); children Tony (Karen), Laurie Ann (Doug) and Charlene; grandchildren Allison, Jonathon, Garry and Sarah; and furry friend, Buddy. Survived by sister Shirley; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Errol (Jessica), David (Georgina), Sandra, Gail (Tom), Jackie (Bob), Ken (Sandra), Derek, Ed (Reta) and Lorraine Hand; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Retired long time employee of Air Canada. Special thanks to the staff of 4 Southeast Pleasant View Towers for their exceptional care. Cremation has taken place. The family will be having a visitation at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 21st at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics, Shriners, War Amps or charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.