Thomas "Tom" Gordon Taylor

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas "Tom" Gordon Taylor – age 80, of Kentville, Nova Scotia. He passed away peacefully at Valley Regional Hospital on Friday, September 18th, 2020. Tom was the oldest son of the late Laurabel (Bigelow) Taylor and the late Gordon Taylor. Born in Kentville, NS on July 12, 1940, he was raised in the family farmhouse in Chipman Corner, NS, along with his three siblings. He graduated high school from Kings County Academy and during his high school years, Tom joined the Air Force Reserve spending summers in Northern Ontario, Newfoundland and Baden Germany. He furthered his education at Acadia University, graduating with a Certificate in Applied Sciences, followed by a Civil Engineering degree from the Nova Scotia Technical College (NSTC), Halifax.  Following his education, Tom worked for many years with V.C. Woodworth Ltd., and then started his own company T.G. Taylor Enterprises. The remainder of Tom’s career brought him back to his alma mater, Acadia University, where he retired as Director of Physical Plant. Throughout his engineering career his accomplishments included the Project Management of the Athletic Complex at Acadia, in addition to many commercial buildings, schools across the province and residential homes. One of Tom’s treasured projects was the building of the second log cabin at Pineo Beach. He also had a deep passion for hunting, fishing and trapping with many expeditions and countless trips with his close friends. Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Farquhar) Taylor; his son, Todd, Ottawa; his daughters, Jane (Tim) Manning, Greenwich and Tina (Michael) Sanford, Halifax; grandchildren, Dylan, Samantha, Brooke, Addison, and Claire; daughter-in-law, Dianne Taylor. Tom was predeceased by his oldest son, Tim, in 2018. Tom is also survived by brothers, Pat (Carol) Taylor; half-brother, Jim (Tammy) Taylor and half-sister, Susan (Bill) Bishop; as well as his step-children, Sean (Colette) Ennis, Lisa Ennis, Scott (Sally) Ennis and Erica (Sean) Easton; step-grandchildren, Morgan, Gavin, Hayden, Monica, Ethan, Kaitlyn, Luke and Drew; as well as many nieces and nephews. Tom was also predeceased by his sister, Halle; brother, Robert and stepmother, Barbara (White) Taylor. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation upon request. A ceremony celebrating Tom’s life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society can be made in Tom's name. The family wishes to thank Dr. Todd and the staff at VRH for their care and compassion during Tom’s final days. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.