June 30, 1967 to October 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares our dear brother Gord has passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
He was the son of Lois and John Taylor (both predeceased). Brother to Les (wife Kathy), Fred (wife Patty), Judy Callaghan (husband Doug), Kevin, Frank (wife Amanda Mallick). He was an uncle, great uncle, and great - great uncle to many nieces and nephews. He loved his nieces and nephews with all his heart.
Gord was a volunteer firefighter for the town of Walden and the Township NEMI (Little Current).
He followed in his father and mother’s footsteps volunteering his time with the Walden Minor Hockey Association in coaching young hockey players.
Gord was the ice maker at several local arenas. He had been referred to as the ice whisperer.
He loved his Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Bears. He excelled in many sports winning medals in track and field, hockey, and football. He loved reading and music. He taught himself to play the bass guitar and enjoyed jamming with his friends “slapping the bass” as he referred to it with a smirk. His smile and quick wit will be missed greatly.
Gord was happiest when he was on Manitoulin Island.
We will be holding a Celebration of Gord’s Life at the Lively Golf Course Club House, 305-A 6th Avenue, Lively on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Please wear Gord’s favorite sports teams’ apparel in honor of Gord.
Cremation has taken place and we will lay him to rest with our beloved parents on July 19, 2025 in Mindemoya at 11:00 a.m.
Rest in peace our dear brother, your battle is over. You will always be in our hearts, we love you.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gord’s memory may be made directly to the Samaritan Centre, Sudbury or the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated.
So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing, far too soon. Only good memories of the times spent together. My deepest and heart felt condolences to his family and many friends. See you in heaven brother! 💛
October 27, 2024
The Island always provides strong bonds and memories! I will always remember you reading comics on the living room floor. Assuming, you or other siblings were not chasing after bowser (?) on his way to Camp Marty Anne. No fancy words but Grand Memories!! Thank you!!!
Darren S
October 26, 2024
Oh my old friend, the rink will never be the same again 🙁 Who am I going to stand at the boards with and make fun of people? I’ll miss your twisted humour and our many – many laughs – how many times did we name it the Duhamel-Taylor Arena? Yes, Duhamel first !! You were one in a million, the world was a better place because you were in it. Rest easy my friend, it’s been a rough road ….
My condolences to everyone, he was a helluva guy 🙂
October 25, 2024
We met Gord many times at the Walden Arena when we were attending hockey games and enjoyed talking to him.. Our condolences to the family and God speed on you journey Gordy
October 23, 2024
Rest well old friend.
October 23, 2024
RIP MY BROTHER, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ME. LAST TIME I SAW YOU WE HAD SOME DEEP CHATS ABOUT LIFE, I WAS AT THE TRADEWINDS DOING A SHUTDOWN AT VALE. IT WAS ONLY A COUPLE YEARS AGO, WE GREW UP PLAYING HOCKEY TOGETHER. LIL BUDDY FLY HIGH WITH THE EAGLES ON YOUR JOURNEY TO THE SPIRIT WORLD
LOVE YA MAN
SHARPEE
October 23, 2024