Charles Lawrence Taylor

August 21, 1918 – October 20, 2011

Sydney Mines

Charles Lawrence Taylor passed away peacefully at the Northside Community Guest Home on October 20, 2011, with his family by his side. Born in Sydney Mines on August 21, 1918 he was a son of the late Charles L. and Jean (Donovan) Taylor. Charles was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Charles was known as a sharply dressed man who always wore his “Stetson hat” tilted to one side, He was raised catholic, and along his journey, married Margaret Williston and raised a big family, including many grandchildren. Charlie spent over 45 years of his life as a dedicated coal miner, mining throughout Cape Breton Island. After his retirement he developed a great love for nature and animals, a passion for music and dancing, and enjoyed building and construction as a past time, as well as being an avid card player. His grandchildren kept his life busy and full of surprises. He will be remembered most for his life- long compassion to others and his willingness to lend a hand whenever needed.

Charles is survived by children, Lawrence (Patricia), N.B., Delories (Adrian), BC, Loretta (Gordon) and Alfred (Natalie), Carolyn (Ralph) all of North Sydney, Michael (Melissa), Sydney Mines, Catherine, Alta, Joanne, Ont, Brenda (Lawrence), Georges River, Amanda, Sydney Mines, Robyn (Jeff), Millville; cherished 24 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Margaret; brothers, John and Thomas; sisters, Jenny and Delores ; sons, Robert Angelo and William Charles.

The Taylor family wish to thank the nursing staff on 4th and 5th floors of the Northside General Hospital and Northside Community Guest Home for the care and compassion shown to our dad during his stay with them.

Visitation for the late Mr. Taylor will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday, October 23 from Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, October 24 in St. Pius X Church, Father Thomas John will officiate. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Our father will be sadly missed by family, friends, and many others across the miles. Today we celebrate his life, his milestones, and his memory…God love…God Bless…God Cherish.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com