William “Roy” Taylor

Peacefully, on Saturday, June 7, 2008 William “Roy” Taylor of Portage la Prairie passed away at the age of 94 years.

Roy was born the son of William James and Elizabeth (Mills) Taylor on April 10, 1914 in the Boonie Doon area, near Marquette Manitoba. In 1947 he married Doreen Burfoot, his loving wife of 60 years. Together they farmed in the Reaburn area raising their family until 1968 then moving the entire family to Portage la Prairie.

Roy and Doreen were truly friends and supported each other thru family life, the ministry, and many more activities.

His passing will be mourned by his five children; sons, Eric (Darlene), Patrick (Lesley), daughters, Beth (Richard) Farquhar, Peggy (Jeff) Yarema, Faye (Ric) Mann. Roy will be missed by nineteen adoring grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by family friend Nikki Hart. . He was predeceased by his sisters, Sue Parker and Gladys Tully. He is survived by his brother Donald (Irene).

Roy enjoyed many years of full time ministry with the Portage la Prairie congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Roy joyfully gave his time and energy to the bible truths with all who desired to learn more of Jehovah’s promises.

The family genuinely wishes to thank Dr. Hedden and the nursing staff of the Medical Unit for the outstanding compassionate care of Dad and concern for Mom.

The Funeral service will take place at Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

Cremation will be at later date with a private family internment.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com “Dedicated to those we serve”.