TAYLOR, Joan - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joan Taylor in her 89th year on Sunday September 15th , at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital with family by her side.
Joan was born and raised in Mimico but spent 70 plus years in her Long Branch home with her sisters Barbara & Marjorie and all her beautiful collectibles from around the world. She was an avid sports fan never missing a chance to celebrate the Toronto teams.
Joan worked at Great West Life her entire career after high school until her retirement in May 1991. She was a dedicated & trusted employee for 41 years.
Cherished sister and best friend to Barbara who will miss her very much. Loving sister to brother Richard and sister in law Betty and cousins Pam, Melissa, Bob Herod, Bob Witherell. Predeceased by her sisters Norma, Marjorie, Eleanor, her brother George, and her sister in law Lois and brother in laws John & Jim. “Auntie” Joan will be missed by her many nieces & nephews and all of their beautiful children that she so adored and especially by her special friend Corinne.
Joan was a talented cross-stitcher. She enjoyed her many travels including winters spent on St Pete's beach, but her love was spending time at the Kahshe Lake cottage with her friends and family..... her paradise.
Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (at 14th St., between Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. A service in the chapel will commence on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 1 pm. Cremation to follow.
In lieu of flowers donations to your favourite charity or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.
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