Ethel May "Irene" Taylor

Ethel May Irene Taylor- 78, of Halifax. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who went home into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on July 30, 2012. She passed away peacefully at Ivany Place, Bedford. Formerly of Lakeside in Halifax. Born June 22, 1934 in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Ethel May (Slawter) Brown. She is also predeceased by her former husband Cecil Taylor and sister Juanita Brown. Left with sadness and loving memories are her daughter Crystal, son Terry (Marlene), and sisters Vivian (Cecil), Lorraine, Sylvia (Richard), Sharon, Maxine (John) Debbie, Carolyn and Brothers Leonard (Debra) and Ricky (Sharon) and her loving Grandchildren Alise and Keisha who she adored and loved spending time with. Several nieces and nephews. Also grieving her death while celebrating her life are a wide circle of friends and relatives. In her early years she was employed at the Victoria General Hospital in Dietary. She later married and loved being a devoted housewife. In later years she returned to work at the Victoria General Hospital in Porter Escort where she moved on to be an Elevator Operator until her retirement in 1994. Mom was a people person who could strike up a conversation with anyone of any age and she loved children. She touched the lives of everyone she came into contact with. She was kind-hearted, fun-loving, well loved, well known and well respected by all who knew her. She loved life with a passion and always had a warm smile and a kind word for all who came into her company. She was a kind and generous women who was grounded in her Faith in God. She will be deeply missed by all she touched. She enjoyed cooking baking, knitting, entertaining, crocheting, reading and watching old movies. Mom loved to read and was a gifted historian. She could cite or recall many historical events and family genelogies. She loved to document history and was in the process of writing a book on her history. She was a devoted Christian and faithful member of the East Preston Baptist Church. Due to difficulties with her health, she was unable to get out to her church as often as she wished, however her heart was always in her Church and Faith. Family, Friends and relatives are invited to attend a celebration of Irene’s life. Visitation will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Thursday, August 2nd from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral service will take place at East Preston Church on Friday, August 3rd at 11am. Pastor Porter officiating assisted by Rev. Steward Williams. Repast to follow service. Private family interment to follow. We wish to extend a special thank you to the staff at Ivany Place, Northwood Bedford, in particular the special caring staff of Fiddlers Cove. Donations may be made to the East Preston Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see… IF the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you… And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me, too. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart… For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.”