Posted Dec 23, 2024 | 8:55 AM
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Stew Taylor. He passed away at Chapman House on December 20 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Stew, 77, lived life to the fullest and his accomplishments were many. He was a teacher, school Principal, Alderman, Councillor, and Mayor of Owen Sound, Justice of the Peace, and Regional Senior Justice of the West Region. Stew truly loved all of these positions. He took great pride in working endlessly to bring the Junior A Platers to our city from Guelph and was pleased, as Mayor, to have local ownership buy and keep the team, now known as The Attack. Even as his health failed and he was unable to go to The Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, Stew never missed an Attack game at home or away on TV.
Stew is the son of the late Earl and Marian (Vincent) Taylor. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Sharon (Robinson) Taylor, daughter Angela Bolton, and son Matthew Taylor and his wife Erin Woolnough. Stew was so proud of his grandchildren, Emily, Richard, and Stewart Bolton. He is also remembered by the children’s father Shane Bolton. Stew is survived by many family members and friends, as well as his beloved fur babies Bob and Louie.
In keeping with Stew’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to attend a Come and Go Visitation in his memory at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14TH Street W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492, on Friday, December 27th, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm to reminisce with his friends and family.
A special Thank You to the many health care professionals that helped Stew and his family during their time of need: The Owen Sound hospital for their excellent care, to Stew’s Home Care team, his Palliative Care team, and to the Grey County Paramedics who were always only a call away. We thank the staff and volunteers at Chapman House Hospice for making his last days so comfortable for Stew and our family. To our Family Physician, Dr. Ana Blake: thank you for always being there for Stew.
Memorial donations in Stew’s memory may be made to Chapman House, the Owen Sound Hospital, or a charity of your choosing through Brian E. Wood Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to Stew’s family by visiting his memorial at woodfuneralhome.ca.