TAYLOR, Fred – Surrounded by his family at University Hospital, Frederick Arthur Taylor, peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2017 age 88. Beloved husband for 61 years of Mary. Loving father of Jeff, Tracy, Sandy and her husband Tim, all of London. Proud Papa and Grandpa to Jay (Christie), Mike (Jocelyn), Samantha, Cole, Laura, Tom, and Ben and great-grandfather of Colin and Natalie. Son of the late Cora (Whitmore) and Col. Frederick A. Taylor, DSO.
Fred loved nature and the outdoors and was especially passionate about the art and science of fly fishing. His family treasures many beautiful wood carvings that he whittled.
Visitation on Monday, January 1 from 2-4 pm at Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, where a memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 2 at 11 am. Reception to follow. Private interment at Oakland of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions to London Health Sciences Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated.