December 4th, 1954- March 3rd, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Carter Gerald Taylor announced his passing on Monday March 3rd, 2025 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.
Carter had remarkable strength and determination, he fought long and hard to the end where he was surrounded by his loving family.
Carter was born to Kirby and Dulcie Taylor on December 4th, 1954. He married the love of his life Honora (Scanlon) in 1978 and together they raised their two daughters Kylie and Effie.
Carter provided for his family by working with Avalon Coal and Salt Ltd. for 35 years. It was a job that he truly enjoyed. He was also an active volunteer with the St. Barbe Fire Department for 35 years and took great pride in his volunteer commitments.
Carter was a kindhearted and caring man who found the good in everything and would always put others before himself. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids and was happiest spending time at home in the community of Forrester’s Point.
The family would like to thank the wonderful Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Health Sciences Center and Curtis Memorial Hospital who went above and beyond. The family would also would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Daffodil Place for always making our family feel at home and for providing a place where lasting friendships were made, especially Linda Brown who helped us through our most difficult times.
Carter leaves to mourn with fond memories his wife Honora of 46 years; 2 children Kylie (Brian), Effie (Kris) and his 4 grandchildren Kobe, Keegan, Jayden and Ava; Brother Edward (Jenita) Mother in Law Effie, Sister in Laws Brenda (Harrison), Elsie (Dino), Mary Ann (Dennis), Edna (Daniel), Rita (Terry), Jackie (Brad), As well as a large circle of Nieces, Nephews and many close friends.
He was predeceased by his grandparents William and Lilly Taylor and Clement and Gertrude Williams; Parents Kirby and Dulcie Taylor; Oldest brother Baxter and Father-in-Law John Scanlon.
Carter was loved by so many and will be forever missed.
“If our love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”
Viewing will be held from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony, NL on Wednesday March 5th from 10-12 AM and 2-4 PM. Cremation to follow.
There will be a service held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove at a later date.