Paul Taylor
Toronto, d.9.July.2022, single vehicle crash
 
Paul Taylor




So Paul Taylor has now left us. This is getting really fucked up. It’s always the good ones. Just hanging together remembering Sean Van Rooyen. Both honourable and caring lads.
As many have mentioned, Paul was one to always lend a helping hand or ear.
When I had my heart surgery a few years back, I didn’t make a huge deal out of it and tried to be low key.  Truth was I was pretty freaked out. Lying in my hospital bed, post-surgery, in the wee hours, Paul saw I was online and started chatting. His experience with heart issues, and his steadiness of character were of great comfort to me as I lay in a hospital bed for the first time in my life. I still have that convo in my messenger.

More recently, I had put up a post on Facebook regarding my desire to gather wooden butter boxes from as many provinces as I could. I had an Ontario and a Quebec, but that was it.
Within days Paul sent me a message letting me know he had acquired a British Columbia, and had a line on a Saskatchewan. This was from B.C. where he was located. He managed to snag another one from Alberta in his travels, and cheerfully delivered them to me in Toronto. When I asked him what I owed him, he said to not worry about it…he would get a wheel built by me in future and we could settle up then. “Just make sure when I ask you for it, don’t make me wait 4 fucking weeks for it!”
Not a problem.

I never did get to do that for him. He retired out west, and as far as I know, he never built the rig he was talking about.
You will be sorely missed big guy. Your laugh. Your helpful and considerate nature. But mostly, your big bear hugs. I’m a hugger and those were great.
R.I.P. Paully. You will always be “Sweatpants” to me. - Keith MacDonald


It’s been an exceptionally hard month. So many deaths. First Sean Van Rooyen died tragically in a workplace fall. Then Paul Taylor died in a car crash. Ron Dunn fought a hard battle against cancer but passed away earlier this week in hospital. Then Kevin Walsh was stolen from us by a hit and run driver on Tuesday night leaving behind his wife Lisa and their two young kids.  Andy Duncan passed peacefully at home last night after a years long battle with cancer.  My heart is so heavy. Hug your loved ones. We truly have no idea how much time any of us has left. If you’re reading this, know that I love you and you’re important to me. Stay safe. Find reasons to smile. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Most of it doesn’t matter in the end. - Leah Hollinsworth


Went off the 30' drop speeding. He was a great driver...never would have done that unless his heart gave out or some such thing. Please know Paul was told he had limited time a long time ago. A lot of these last few were 'bonus' years in his words. I feel blessed to have been part of it. - Craig Read


Oh no… I had the pleasure of meeting Paul in my time at QA… what a genuinely jovial and nice guy. I’m so sorry - Ioana Stanca


Thats incredible to hear-- what a nightmare--- can't believe it-- we just saw him some weeks ago - Ron Freeman


Damn this is a shocker RIP my friend you will be missed my heart goes out to your family and friends - Xander Wilkes

I haven't stopped crying. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. A very sad day, we all lost a great man. Rip Paul Taylor 😢 🙏 💔 😪 - Terry Turner

Paul always told it straight up,no BS...That's a very rare commodity in any Era! You will be missed. - Greg Fleury


I feel like I just talked to him. He sent me a package a couple months back and now ... just gone. QA Dispatch King! - Marls Atron


I remember how much you, Sue, and Chopper were there for me and the sprog back in Windsor. You drove me to the hospital when it was time for G to come into the world. You were tickled to be one of the first to see her "fresh out of the wrapper" as you liked to say and to be a godfather. You were funny, kind and a little bit crazy, but that's why we loved you. I am saddened that I didn't know you had a new love until now and that we'll never get to hang out again. Rest in peace Paul. You will be missed. - Julie Dulong


Your life was a blessing your memory is a treasure and you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. You taught me to be strong but sorry I’m letting you down. I can never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here.  There will never be a single day that you will stop being my hero, you will always be in my heart. But today I had to say my final goodbye, I still can’t bring myself to say those words because I still don’t believe that you’re gone. Although I will never see your face again I know if I listen hard enough I will still be able to hear you’re goofy laugh, And if I close my eyes and look real hard I’ll be able to see your smiling face watching over me! Even when your gone, I know you will still keep me safe. I love you more than words can explain R.I.P to my wonderful father. Let the light u left behind u leave a path for all men because u were that great and no man can ever compare to you and the impact you left on me 💔😢 - Amanda Stuffels

You were always there for me, looking out for me, no matter where I was, or who I was with. You were my real life Guardian Angel in more ways than one, I still feel you surrounding me with your love and protection. I can only imagine how the men in my life have felt with you always checking up on me, making sure they knew you were there for me. No matter how much time or space was between us, I always felt you in my heart, I don't think that will ever change, even now. Thank you for always being here for me. Thank you for showing me what true unconditional love means. Thank you for being the man I always dreamed of. You are the true Love of my Lifetime, 25 years of memories I will take with me, and hold them close to my 💖 forevermore. - Nora Walhelm




Paul Edward Taylor(Big Paul)
June 10, 1967 - July 9, 2022

Paul Taylor(Big Paul) 55.
Died tragically, in a single vehicle crash on the Pacific Marine Hwy. in British Columbia. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Culp, brothers, Richard(Lisa), Jason(Pam), his Uncle Bob, and Aunts, Claire and Helen, numerous cousins, and an extensive network of friends.  His sudden death has left us all shocked, and greatly saddened, he will be sorely missed, as he had both a huge personality,and enjoyment of life.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life memorial at The Humber Ave Senior's Centre, 320 Horner Ave, Etobocoke, on Friday Aug 12th from 12:30 to 3:30.





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