ALEXANDER
WILFRED TAYLOR
Peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2013
at the age of 97 years, Alec passed away at Riverview Health Centre after a
brief but valiant battle with cancer.
Proud and loving father (Pop),
grandfather (Gramps) and great–grandfather (G-Pa), Alec will be deeply missed
by sons, Barry and Gary (Irene); grandchildren, Sandi (Rob), Nikki (David) and
Jason (Helen); Tim and great–grandchildren, Devon, Cameron, Jaron and
Brooklynn; as well by his “special daughters” Barb (Gary) and Jan (Dale);
extended family; friends; especially Ted, Dave and Cathy, Peter, Nancy; and
many neighbours who were all friends to “Mr. Taylor”. He was predeceased by his
devoted wife Mick (Louise) in 2005.
Growing up on a farm in the Lily Bay
Area, Alec was one of 9 children born to Scottish immigrants James and Agnes,
where he learned the value of taking pride in hard work. He, along with two of
his brothers and close friends, joined the armed forces and served overseas in
WWII. Fortunately, Alec returned (as many of his friends did not) to Winnipeg
where he lived and worked a number of jobs including chimney sweep, painter and
oil burner service mechanic. A true “Jack of all trades”, he had talents that
many friends and family were beneficiaries of. One might even include dog
trainer among his career repertoire as he taught his “friend” Bailey to fetch
his slippers, count and “speak low”.
Alec loved animals, especially dogs,
and all the neighbourhood dogs loved him as he never left the house without a
cookie in his pocket. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, going for walks,
planting his gardens and tending to his roses. He loved to tell stories, many
of which included invaluable wisdom and personal life lessons. Taking great
pleasure in looking after his family, Alec will forever be remembered as a
generous man who always helped others.
Active, vibrant with an abundance of
energy and strength, both physically and mentally, he enjoyed independence and
good health for almost all of his 97½ years. A truly remarkable man, his sense
of humor, kindness and courage were evident to all right up until the end when
he said it was time to go. These qualities made Alec endearing to everyone he
met. People were drawn to him and we all feel blessed to have had him in our
lives.
As per Alec’s wishes, no formal
service will be held.
The family would like to thank the
staff at Riverview Health Center, WRHA Palliative Care and CancerCare Manitoba
for your kindness and compassion. Also a special Thank You and much appreciation
to friends Ted, Dave and Cathy for all your help, you’re “Tops!”
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made in Alec’s memory to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of one’s choice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com, 204 – 586 – 8668.
“A life well lived – Good Show!”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
No comments:
Post a Comment