Born June 27, 1944 passed away November 24, 2015 in the embrace of his loved ones.
Fierce entrepreneur and charismatic builder of businesses, he was the self-made man. He seized life and the good things it could offer at every opportunity to share with those he loved and protected. He always made the time to share his sage advice with genuine interest and sincerity. He loved his time with family, his dogs, his properties, the spectacular sunshine in Florida and being on the water.
Oldest son of Jessie Taylor and Herbert Taylor Sr., brother of Bob Taylor, Dianne Koutsaris, and Steve Taylor. Already profoundly missed by his partner of more than 20 years Joanne Bedard, son Erin Taylor (Jessica), grandchildren Rhea and Ethan, daughter Leigh Taylor (Kevin Bott) and their mom Ursula Taylor.
The kindest of thanks to the nursing staff of Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Centre and Peterborough Regional Health Centre for their compassion.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Saturday December 5 from one o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at two o’clock.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Cancer Research Society (www.crs-src.ca) or Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com.
Marette and Frank Cain
Our deepest condolences to you, Leigh, and your family on your dad’s passing. He must have been a wonderful man to have a fabulous daughter like you.
All my love,
Marette.
Carol Vanecko
My deepest sympathy & love to you Joanne & your loved ones. I only knew Herb through you but was always inspired by your love for him and his courage in living life to the full. I learned so much knowing you.
Carol Vanecko, Peterborough
Rui Carvalho
My deepest condolences to everyone and especially Leigh. I can’t put into words how much I loved and respected this man. He placed his trust in me and gave me opportunities I would not otherwise have had. I will always remember him fondly.
To Leigh, Erin, Joanne and Ursula, the grandchildren and all the rest of the family I wish peace in this time of grief. We are all lucky to have had this great man in our lives.
Nesan Bandali
Hi Joanne,
Please accept our condolences in your time off loss. It was a honour being able to have been included in his health care team. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Debra Durrant & Kevin Liscombe
Words cannot express! Please find comfort in your memories of Herb and lean on each other and us as well!!!
Debbie foerter
To all of you… Extended family, grandchildren, Leigh Erin , Ursula . I took very much pleasure in being herbs gate keeper and telling me NO herb does not have email! You will just have to mail it! He always had a hello and a smile. A pleasure to have worked with him for 12 years.
I am truly so sorry for your loss . Know I am thinking of you all and sending big hugs.
Solbyung Coveley
Hi Leigh,
Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened us, but we know that this is far from what you are going through just now. You are in our sincere thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Solbyung, Michael, Luke, and Ken
Mike Naft
To Leigh,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mike, Lesley & Joey Naft
Betty (Davis) Holmes
I remember Herb best as Herbie, a ball of fire, who, with his younger brother Bobby kept things lively wherever he was. My sincere sympathy is with all who loved and mourn him.
Jang Engineer
Dear Leigh
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing away of your father. I am sure the pain and sorrow will be there for a long time , but I hope God gives you and your family the strength to bear it all.
Also , I pray that your father has eternal peace in heaven and is free from the worldly bondage.
May his soul rest in peace.
John and Maureen Delaney
Our deepest sympathy to the Taylor family. We knew Herb for a very long time and he will be greatly missed.
Erin Gordon
My sincerest condolences to the Taylor family, thinking of you during this difficult time.
Colin and Karen Gordon
We have known our neighbours Herb and the Taylor’s for years, Herb will be sadly missed
Our thoughts are with you all
Herb loved his family and had a great life
God bless him
Mario and Michelle
Our sincere condolences to Leigh and the Taylor family. Know that our thoughts are with you and we are here for you during this difficult time.
Brian Carlo
My Condolences to all Herb Taylor’s Family and Friends, especially Bob, Steve and Diane who I knew the best.. I have wonderful memories of Herb, a great Boss and Mentor from my early years working at Taylor Records / Circle of Sound. Many fascinating Road Trips providing Opportunities to talk about business and life in general. Herb, as I have seen written in other messages of condolence, gave me responsibility and direction while working at a position in an industry I loved. I truly admired him long after our time together
and always hoped I would run into him again.
I came by the notice of Herb’s passing quite by accident a day or two later, but I feel it was no coincidence. Godspeed Herb.
Mike Demone
So sorry I am so late with my condolence. I only just found out.
I worked with Herb Bob and Steve starting in 1977 at Circle of Sound.
Herb was a pleasure to work for and always enjoyable to be around.
My years at Circle of Sound , Taylor Records were some of my finest and funnest . Always interesting and something new , Herb would always come up with new challenges and out of the ordinary tasks that were just alot of fun. Too many to list.
Herb … thank you for the vote of confidence in my early years. It served me well for so long.
Rest well my friend.
Mike Demone
( Circle of Sound driver 1977 to 1981 )