We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gordon Robert “Gordie” Taylor of Grace Bay NS at the Glace Bay General Hospital on 14 August 2013.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, Gordon joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served with the 59th Independent Field Squadron in Korea. After three years of service, he returned to Glace Bay. Throughout his working years, he was employed with Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco) for 46 years, starting out as a draftsman and land surveyor and retiring as Property Manager in 1989.
Gordie enjoyed being a very active member of his community, volunteering his time for numerous organizations throughout the years. He was an active member of Knox United Church, enjoyed singing in the church choir, was a life member of Knox Session and served on many other committees as well as helping out wherever needed. He was an active member of the John Bernard Croak Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and served on the executive committee. He was also a member of the I.O.O.F Aberdeen Lodge #68, serving as secretary-treasurer and was a past Noble Grand.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2pm in Knox United Church with interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Garden. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made in Gordie’s name to the Knox Memorial Fund or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.pattenfuneral.com.
