Darlene Vivian Marianne Taylor

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Darlene Vivian Marianne Taylor, on April 9, 2018 in her home at the age of 54. Darlene was born on September 27, 1963 just 4 years before the Toronto Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup. 

Survived by her fur baby Chance and her sons Real (Carla) Taylor and Tyrone (Ruthann) Taylor and her grandchildren Caleb, Kayla, Kearra, Madeline, Kaleah, Mya, William, Khloe and Carter. She was also survived by her siblings Theresa Taylor, Melvin Taylor, Brian (Joyce) Taylor and Rene Charles (Irene) Taylor. She was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Darlene’s great-grandparents and grandparents were from Moose Factory, Fort Severn, Weagamow and Nagagamisis Lake. Darlene was a very social person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends; she was an avid karaoke singer, loved to play dice, cards and board games. Darlene was a fun loving, easy going and caring person who had a contagious laugh. Darlene always greeted everyone she met with a big friendly hug. For many years she volunteered to raise funds for the youth hockey. She was a hard core Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Her way of making people feel special and her helping nature will be forever missed. 

She was predeceased by her parents David and Lucille Taylor, sister Saphira Taylor and brother Donald Taylor.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Darlene Taylor’s honour on Saturday April 14, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 S. Syndicate Avenue, Thunder Bay.