ORVILLE THOMAS TAYLOR

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ORVILLE THOMAS TAYLOR Orville was born Monday, April 15, 1940 at Ochre River, MB. He grew up on a farm near Rorketon, MB, attending school in Million, Coronation School and finished grades nine to 12 in Rorketon. Orville went to work with CNR throughout Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. In 1966, Orville left the railway to farm near Rorketon. Orville married Adeline Smigelski, May 18, 1968 and in 1971 they moved to The Pas where he worked for Fulmore Construction and Northpoint Construction. Orville lived to enjoy his most prized possessions, his daughters-in-law and his five grandchildren, whom he thought to be the most beautiful gift a man could receive. Orville passed away Monday, January 15, 2007 at St. Anthony's Hospital, The Pas, with his family at his side, aged 66 years. Orville is survived by his loving wife, Adeline Carol; his son Thomas Michael and granddaughters, Christa and Kelly of Matsumoto, Japan; his son Mark Orville and daughter-in-law Corrie, and grandchildren, Ty David, Austin Michael, and Sarah Minnie Marguerite of Dufresne, MB; mother-in-law, Minnie Smigelski; and many extended family. Orville was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary Taylor; brother Roger William; and his father-in-law Mike Smigelski. Prayers and visitation will be held Sunday, January 21, 7:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Ghost, The Pas, MB. Divine Funeral Liturgy will be held Monday, January 22, 2:00 p.m. at Saints Peter Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rorketon, MB with Rev. George Malik presiding. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers, Mark Taylor, Thomas Taylor, Peter Smigelski, Phillip Guadry, Kevin Affleck, Jerry Stauffer. Honorary pallbearers: All those whose lives Orville touched. If friends so desire, donations to Palliative Care, in care of The Pas Health Complex Foundation, Inc., Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 541, The Pas, MB R9A 1K4, would be appreciated by Orville's family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements. (204) 623-3261

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 19, 2007