Sidney Eric Taylor

He immigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1953, followed in 1954 by his fiancé Jennie. They were married in November of 1954. He, his wife, and first born daughter then immigrated to Buffalo, New York in late 1956 where they proceeded to have 3 more children and raise their family.

Throughout his life, he worked in the refrigeration, air conditioning field and was a member of the steamfitters’ union, with the last 20 or so years focusing on troubleshooting large commercial projects.

His leisure time was mostly spent avidly reading. He loved music, the Buffalo Bills, old western movies, and any soccer he could watch on TV.

He was man of few words, but loads of charm, compassion, and wisdom. Many would say his most endearing quality was his sharp and satirical sense of humor, which delighted everyone who knew him.

Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Kitty; wife Jennie; brother Harry; sister Edna; and eldest daughter, Lynn.

He is survived by three children, Son, Peter Taylor, Daughters, Cheryl Taylor and Kathryn Fox and Son-in-law Ian Fox; nine Grandchildren, Justin Taylor, John Terwilleger, Catherine Terwilleger, and Alexandra Lomas, Jeanessa Satrazemis, Adam Fox, and Michael Fox, Jennifer Hoffmann and Peter Hoffmann, six Great-Grandsons, Jayvian Hoffmann, Caden and Trevor Taylor, Thomas Fox, Everett Burkes, and Jaxton Wallace. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews in England and Scotland.

A Celebration of Life to be held on April 15, 2023 (Dad’s 97th Birthday) from 2:00 pm to 5:00 at the Mobile Estates Community Center. 6741 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231.

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