It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lawrence Taylor announce his sudden passing on August 17, 2017 at the John M Gray Long Term Care facility in St. Anthony at the age of 80 years. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Irene Taylor; Son Ricky (Maureen), Daughters Tina (Clyde), Elizabeth (Ken); Granddaughter Chelsea (Borrea); Grandsons Nico (Abbygail), Colby; Great Grandchild Lance; Sisters Rachel Coates, Sadie Stevens (William Henry), Jane Williams (Jacob), Glady Ryland; Brothers Clyde (Amy), Calvin (Jessie); Sisters-in-law Sybil Taylor (Scott Samson), Naomi Hughes (Hubert), Donna Hughes (Calvin), Edna Taylor (Michael Gibbons), Rachel Applin, Dulcie Applin, Vivian Williams; Brothers-in-law John Parrill, William Evans as well as a large family of nieces and nephews he loved dearly and a special great niece Keisha Taylor who helped look after him. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac and Elizabeth Taylor; Son Gilbert; Daughter Judy Roxanne; Sister Ethel; Brothers Roland and Edgar; Mother and Father in Law William and Eliza Applin; Brothers-in-law Levi Ryland, Curtis Coates, Richard Henry Applin, William Applin, Walter Taylor, Edmund Applin, Walter Applin, and Anson Applin; Sisters-in-law Mary Elizabeth Parrill and Keziah Evans. Visitation took place from the Anglican Church in Black Duck Cove from where the funeral service was held on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jennifer Renouf officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry N. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Ebukwe Funeral Director.