TAYLOR, Bruce Calvin

Jan 29, 2014

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of a truly remarkable and courageous man at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in his 80th year. Bruce will be missed by his devoted and loving wife who is also his best friend and soul mate Christine. Cherished father of Marilyn Dunham, Ompah; Bruce Taylor Jr., Ompah; Raymond, Kingston; Randy, Kingston; Margie (Bob) Couch, Perth; step-father of Ryan (Jessica) McMurdock, Belleville and greatly missed by his 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his mother Alice Compeau and his son Micheal. Bruce was born and raised on Amherst Island; he also lived in Toronto, Kingston, Bath, Ompah, Plevna and Odessa. He was a mechanic for 55 years. He was a bartender for 14 years at the Palmerston Lake Restaurant and Motel. He enjoyed being the captain of the tour boat for Bon Echo Park for 8 years. He worked for the township of North Frontenac as a waste disposal site attendant. Bruce volunteered in the community in many capacities such as past president of the Ompah Conservation Association, a member of the Ompah Fire Department and Emergency First Response Team, Frontenac Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service. He was a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, Northern Frontenac Community Services, Rural Routes and Pioneer Club. His generosity and sense of humor will be fondly remembered by everyone.  Bruce's wishes following cremation, family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 1-2pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 2pm with the Rev. Raymond Klatt officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Ompah Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Ompah Community Volunteer Association or the River of Life Christian Fellowship Building Fund through Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873).