Obituary of Phillip Taylor
TAYLOR, Phillip
March 29, 1938 – October 11, 2013
With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather. For 51 years, Dallas and Phil travelled together through the phases of life. They partied through the 60’s, raised two children and then watched grandchildren grow. They gathered good friends around them; wandered through much of Canada and the United States and when Dallas finally got him there, Phil loved the quaintness of the villages and rolling hills of Europe.
Phil was most comfortable in his jeans and ball cap and had a love for Port Stanley and Mackie’s fries. He enjoyed a good game of cards, watching the Blue Jays and loved the Nascar Races. He could fish for hours, even when the fish weren’t biting for anyone but Mark. He was a man who appreciated the simple things in life.
Mark and Debbie, Kelly and Joe alternately feared and loved Phil through their teenage romances. As adults, they learned to respect Phil’s quiet support, his (sometimes brutal) honesty, his family values and as he recently said, “They’ve become my best friends.”
Five granddaughters; Brittany, Nikola, Erika, Tory and Kiera; will miss his hugs, his jokes, his sarcasm and his unwavering belief that everything his granddaughters did was wonderful.
Phil enjoyed 45 years in the Replacement Window and Door business. He appreciated the people he met and the pace of his small business – always time for a coffee and a chat.
As an expression of sympathy or in lieu of flowers, Phil felt that donations might be made to help out a dear young friend who is struggling with MS. She and her boys have always had a special place in his heart. A donation box will be provided at the Purple Hill Hall or donations can be sent to our homes.
Phil loved nothing more than an autumn drive through the country as the trees showed their colours. In the spirit of that memory, friends and family will be welcomed at the Purple Hill Hall - located on a lovely country road - #20903 Purple Hill Road, Thorndale - on Sunday, October 20th between 2pm and 7pm for a time of sharing and reminiscence. A short remembrance of Phil’s life by family and friends will be held at 5pm. Please dress casually – jeans would be perfect - Dad hated suits.
