Roy Garnet TAYLOR

TAYLOR, Roy Garnet TAYLOR, Roy Garnet - 61, Chaswood, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, February 17, 2008, in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII, after a courageous battle with strokes and cancer. Born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1946, he was the oldest son of Connie Taylor, Chaswood, and the late Frank W. Taylor. In his early years, he worked for his father, founder and owner of Taylor Lumber Company, and in later years, took over ownership with his brothers, Robert and Brent. He loved the outdoors, and took special pride in his fish pond, landscaping his yard with trees and flowers, as well as providing fresh vegetables from his garden for his family and neighbours. Most important in his life, next to his family, was his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Even during the hard times, his faith shone through. Along with his beloved mother, Connie, Roy is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Linda; daughters, Tara (Chris) Risser, Chaswood; Amanda and Angela, Moncton, N.B.; son, Mark (Debbie), Chaswood; grandchildren, Shanda and Austin Taylor, Shelby, Jared and Matthew Risser, all of Chaswood; Jeremy Bourque, Miramichi, N.B.; brothers, Robert (Eva), Chaswood; Frank, British Columbia; sisters, Caroline (Bruce) Clark, Dartmouth; Sandra Taylor, Bedford; along with many loving nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his father, Frank; brother, Brent, and sister, Arietta Kendall; father and mother-in-law, William and Dorothy Doyle. Roy loved life and was loved greatly in life. We will miss him every day, but we know we will be together again in Heaven. Walk with Jesus, Roy (Dad). We love you. No visitation by request. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 20, at 3 p.m. in Wittenburg Baptist Church, Wittenburg, with Rev. Douglas Taylor officiating. Reception to follow in Mount Traber Bible Camp, Cooks Brook. Flowers are welcome and can be received at the church on the day of the funeral. Donations in Roy's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Co-operative, Upper Musquodoboit.