Obituary for Helen Jean Taylor
Helen Jean Taylor
June 27, 1927 – November 15, 2023
Helen Jean Taylor, also known as “June”, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 96, in Oshawa, Ontario.
June was predeceased by her parents William and Helen Kincaid; sister Betty; and husband for 66 years, George. She is survived by her brothers, William (Doris) and Jack; and her children, Gordon (Pam) and Ruth (Mike).
June and George met in the 1940’s when they both worked at the Christie Street Veterans’ Hospital. They were married on October 14, 1950.
June was a well-educated avid book reader and in her younger days loved horseback riding, dancing and roller skating
June also loved to swim and was quite proficient at it. Doing jig saw puzzles was another great pastime she enjoyed, particularly so in her later years. June enjoyed the occasional glass of wine and listening to Frank Sinatra. June was fond of many TV mystery shows.
When June and George had some time to themselves, they loved to travel to Portugal and June was able to visit one of her favorite places, Paris, France.
Family and friends will be welcomed at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home 5295 Thickson Rd N Whitby, Ont on Thursday November 30 from 1:00 –3:00 for a Celebration of Life Visitation.
A small family interment will be held at a later date at York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Rd, Toronto, Ontario.
June 27, 1927 – November 15, 2023
Helen Jean Taylor, also known as “June”, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 96, in Oshawa, Ontario.
June was predeceased by her parents William and Helen Kincaid; sister Betty; and husband for 66 years, George. She is survived by her brothers, William (Doris) and Jack; and her children, Gordon (Pam) and Ruth (Mike).
June and George met in the 1940’s when they both worked at the Christie Street Veterans’ Hospital. They were married on October 14, 1950.
June was a well-educated avid book reader and in her younger days loved horseback riding, dancing and roller skating
June also loved to swim and was quite proficient at it. Doing jig saw puzzles was another great pastime she enjoyed, particularly so in her later years. June enjoyed the occasional glass of wine and listening to Frank Sinatra. June was fond of many TV mystery shows.
When June and George had some time to themselves, they loved to travel to Portugal and June was able to visit one of her favorite places, Paris, France.
Family and friends will be welcomed at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home 5295 Thickson Rd N Whitby, Ont on Thursday November 30 from 1:00 –3:00 for a Celebration of Life Visitation.
A small family interment will be held at a later date at York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Rd, Toronto, Ontario.