Ernest Tayler passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2013 at the age of 95.
He is survived by Bernice his loving wife of 60 years, children Ronald and wife Deanna, daughter Janice and husband Max, grandchildren Carly, Jason and wife Alison.
Ernest was born in Otterburne, Manitoba and became a beekeeper at the age of 16. He played hockey as a young man.
Ernest enlisted in the Canadian Army at the age of 26 and served with The Little Black Devils. He fought valiantly in the 1944 D-Day battle at Juno Beach. He was shot and the bullet remained in his shoulder the rest of his life.
After the war he worked at The Winnipeg Post Office. He became an excellent Curler winning many trophies as skip of his team. After retirement he took up golf and like everything he did, he excelled at it. He enjoyed golfing with his family until the age of 91. By far his greatest pleasure was tending his beautiful flower and vegetable garden. He was happiest surrounded by nature and his loved ones.
Funeral service will be held at the St.Philip’s Anglican Church, 240 Tache Ave. on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ernest’s memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3.
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