NEW GLASGOW – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Barry Keith Taylor, New Glasgow, on July 10, 2016, surrounded by family and friends in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. Barry bravely faced the challenge of lung disease, maintaining his always positive outlook during this difficult journey. He will be fondly remembered by his friends and family for his quiet demeanor and dry wit. Barry was born May 23, 1951 in Middle Musquodoboit, one of seven children, of Keith Taylor, Northumberland Veterans Wing, Pictou and the late Joan Taylor. Barry was employed by Purolator Courier Truro for over thirty years. During that time, he touched many lives on a daily basis and his dedication to his work was legendary. At the annual gala held by the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, Barry was honoured with the Employee of the Year for 2001 for his extraordinary efforts and service. Barry was an avid sportsman with a great passion for golf and hockey. He was an active member of Abercrombie Golf and Country Club, recording his first hole in one last summer and his love of the Detroit Red Wings was unrivaled. When not at the golf course, Barry loved to spend time in Lochaber where he shared his summers with family and friends. Barry was especially proud of his cottage, spending time creating a comfortable home away from home for his family. Barry was a loving uncle to nieces Grace and Megan; a devoted Poppy to baby Charlotte; and shared the love of his Red Wings with his little buddy, Haley. He was predeceased by mother, Joan; mother in law, Lucienne Doudelet; tatante, Jeanette Prendergast. Surviving are his wife of thirty-six years, Claire; daughter, Jennifer Lauren (Tony) Hurd, Ottawa, Ont.; sisters, Dana (Tom) Parker, Middle Musquodoboit; Joann (Jim) Turple, Hardwood Hill; brothers, Clair, Peace River, Alta.; Clifford (Kara) and Michael, Scotsburn; Brian (Michelle), New Glasgow; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton with Father Barrett Claire-Johnson and Father Peter MacDonald presiding. Cremation to follow. Private burial at a later date. The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of Aberdeen Hospital ICU, Dr. Meredith Chaisson and the Halifax QE II Transplant team, and the many family and friends who have provided love, compassion and support during this extremely difficult time. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Barry’s memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Capital Fund, Salvation Army, Pictou County SPCA or Pictou County Victorian Order of Nurses. (Please click to donate online.) In honour of Barry’s courageous fight, please consider signing an organ donor card so another family does not lose a father, mother, child, sister, brother or friend. Your gift could save their life. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Barry Keith Taylor, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.