JESSIE ALLEN JAMES TAYLOR

JESSIE ALLEN JAMES TAYLOR January 28, 1956 – December 3, 2023 In loving memory of Jessie Allen James Taylor, born January 28, 1956 in Mindemoya, Ontario and passed away on December 3, 2023 in Evansville, Ontario. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Allen Taylor (aka Bone) at the age of 67 years peacefully at home. Beloved husband and soulmate of Brigitta Taylor (nee Wachter). Loving father of Gye Taylor (Bianca) and Poppa to Journey, Joey, Hunter and Wyatt. Loving father of Devin Taylor and Poppa to Brent, Mia and Rose. Loving Pops of Paul McFaul Sr. (Cheryl) and Poppa to Paul Jr. and Ashley. Predeceased by his parents William and Doreen Taylor (nee Eadie). He will be deeply missed by his siblings Rena (Wayne predeceased) Collins, Ken Fogg; Penny (Wayne predeceased) Varey, Jim Strain; David (predeceased) (Sharon) Taylor, Billy (Linda) Taylor; Jimmy (Mary) Taylor; Kevin Taylor and Angel (Mark) Campbell. He will be sorely missed by many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Allen loved spending time camping, ice fishing, ATVing and snowmobiling. Above all else playing the guitar was his favourite passion of all. A hot rodder at heart, he loved his formula Trans-Am that he restored himself. He always went on Sunday tours so he could show it off, while blasting John Mellancamp’s Hurt So Good. That CD never left the player. Allen was a skilled autobody painter and Auto Tech, always shiny and finished to perfection. Allen made sure that he had time for everyone, helping fix cars or equipment, anyone in need of a mechanic, Bone was there! Allen loved spending time with his family, he especially loved his grandchildren, whether teasing or assisting with homework! He was the best Poppa in the world. We can all hear your voice in our heads as clear as day. Always teasing us in your childlike way, calling us Goobers or Dip It! Or how “might as well stay for another” just rolled off your tongue so effortlessly. We will miss the “smell ya’s later”s, “talk at ya’s after”s and especially all of the “ya but”s. You loved your car, You loved your guitar Even from heaven we hear you from afar. Burn some rubber and strum us another! We love you, you were the very best husband, father, poppa and friend. Visitation was held at the Simpson Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Monday, December 11, 2023 and Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and may be made through www.simpsonfuneralhome.ca.