TAYLOR, F. ROSS F. Ross Taylor - born March 23, 1918 in Hoyt, N.B. died suddenly in Winnipeg on January 13, 2006. He is survived by two sons from a previous marriage: Danny and Tony McCracken; his wife Vi of 75 years; sons Richard and Greg; daughter Sandi; son-in-law Gary Fehr and four grandchildren: Marilee, Nathan, Elena and Robin. As a youth Ross worked as a stream driver in New Brunswick before enlisting in the Canadian Army at the beginning of the Second World War. He served with the military for 26 years, then moved on to teaching at Tec Voc High School. He developed the first Dental Assistant Course in Manitoba in 1967 and retired from teaching in 1980. Ross was an avid sportsman, playing baseball as a youth, hockey with the Montreal Canadians Farm Team prior to the war. He won the Manitoba Senior Water Ski competitions several times when in his 40's. Ross also enjoyed Curling and was active in the Thistle Curling Club for many years. Ross approached all his endeavours with humour, enthusiasm, and commitment. His story telling and practical joking was enjoyed by family and friends. Ross's warm spirit, gentle touch, strength and integrity will be dearly missed by all. The burial of Ross's ashes will take place on Saturday, August 26 at 11 am at Blissville Cemetery, Hoyt, N.B. with the Rev'd Bruce McKenna officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Sunbury Funeral Home, Central Blissville, N.B. 368-2413.