LOWER BARNEY’S RIVER – Kenneth Lloyd “Kenny” Taylor, 68, Lower Barney’s River, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Kenneth Earl and Ruby Jean (Dean) Taylor. Kenny was employed with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy for over 23 years, sailing all over the world, retiring with the rank of Petty Officer, 1st Class. Kenny was a member of the Merigomish and District Volunteer Fire Department. From 1966-1969, he played rhythm guitar in the band, The Weads of Edan. Kenny enjoyed spending time at the camp, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Pictou County ATV Club and greatly enjoyed four wheeling. Kenny was a kind and generous person, which he extended to the small creatures living near his home. He believed in justice, was passionate about life, loved his family dearly and was considered a “super guy” by all who loved him. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Cynthia (Marshall); daughters, Tryphena (Mark) Cameron, Westville; Ginger (Bradley) Spurrell, Wembly, Alta.; son, Shaun (Connie) Taylor, Grande Prairie, Alta.; sisters, Donna (Ted) Luther, Halifax; Betty (Paul) Geense, Truro; Roberta Archibald (Randy), Middle Musquodoboit; brother, Donald (Cheryl) Taylor, Chaswood; grandchildren, Dylan, Emma, Brittany, Alyssa, Holly and Duncan; brothers-in-law, Ron (Susan) Marshall, Lower Sackville; Wayne (Susan) Marshall, Maitland; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Jeanette McKean; brother, Gordon Taylor; mother-in-law, Theresa Marshall; father-in-law, Clyde Marshall. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23rd in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24th in the chapel with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Murray’s Point Cemetery, Lower Barney’s River. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Kenny’s memory to Merigomish and District Volunteer Fire Department.(click on link to donate online) To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Kenneth Lloyd "Kenny" Taylor, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.