David Taylor

David passed away on August 22, 2024 in the same way that he lived all of his 87 years - with kindness and good humour, fully present, and surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his children Kent (Amanda), Leslie, Terry (Rob), Scott (Leslie), Kim (Tom) and Kat (cousin); his grandchildren Jordan (Drew), Devin (Andrea), Trevor, Sean (Robyn), Scotty (Kassandra), Erica (Jeremy), Marie (Matthew), Kobe, Casey, Sophie, Hannah (Nicholas), Phoebe (Sam), and Sam; and great-grandchildren Luke, Jake, Nora, Owen and Garrett.

Born in Port Talbot, Wales in 1937 to David Taylor Sr. and Margaret Scott, David - "Fox" to everyone who knew him well - spent the majority of his life in Pointe Claire, Québec, where he and his beloved wife Margaret raised five children.

How can we fully capture the impact of one very special man's life on his five children, 13 grandchildren, and four (and counting) great-grandchildren? It begins with Margaret.


David and Margaret met at the YPU, the Young People's Union, as part of their local church. Never one to shy away from a challenge, David courted the daughter of the minister himself. They dated as teenagers and married young, eager to begin a family.

Margaret, whom Fox describes as "totally unbelievable", "100% all the way", and "the perfect mother and wife", provided the foundation for the family at home as he began his working life with various sales jobs, followed by a long career in aviation insurance that took him all over the world. Fox and Margaret were travel partners as well as life partners, with frequent trips abroad to 
re-connect as that same couple that met long ago as teens in a small suburban town. One of their repeat destinations was Maui, Hawaii, and it was a place of special significance for them.

It was from the solid home base created by them both that Fox decided to launch his own aviation insurance business at age 50 with his long-time friend and business partner Guy Dulude. Always placing family first, Fox specifically waited to take on the risks of entrepreneurship until all of his kids were old enough to support themselves if needed. 


Fox's main passion outside of family and work was golf. He held lifetime memberships and created lifelong friendships at courses in both Wales and Pointe-Claire. He was also a founding member of an informal group called the Red Handkerchief Society, a small circle of friends that held annual luncheons in London. They would all enjoy Fox's generosity, his depth of character, and his fondness to "always buy the first round."

Simply because he enjoyed the people aspect of his business so much, Fox worked until he was 80 and maintained close relationships with his partners and business contacts for decades. He spent his remaining years enjoying quality time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To the younger generation of Taylors, he was simply "Fox", an everyday friend and loving supporter in every sense. Fox was a frequent patron at his local coffee shop too, owned by his daughter and granddaughter together. It's here where he and Margaret would meet many friends, old and new, continuing their lives as part of the fabric of the local community. Fox's relationships with each one of his children was unique. Between his warmth and kindness, his intelligence, strength of character, optimism and generosity, all of the Taylors are infused with his own traits in one way or another. To speak of the depth of his relationship with each of them could fill a book. He had some essential lessons for them as well. "Do not stop talking" when it comes to close relationships. "Treat others as you want to be be treated". And most telling of his nature: "No matter what happens with your kids, you love them till the ends of the earth".
We will all miss him beyond words. But his legacy carries on in every person that carries his name, and we are deeply grateful that he enjoyed such a full life.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate CLSC palliative care team and the dedicated staff at the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence. We are deeply thankful for the kindness and exceptional service you offered.



In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence and Sun Youth.