Obituary of Mervin Taylor

Mervin Taylor of Dorchester passed away after a long struggle on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Sandy for 54 years and very proud father of Chris Taylor. Predeceased by mother Reta McBride and father Bill Taylor; sister Phyllis Haugh (Lorne); brothers Bob Taylor (Diane) and Stuart Taylor (Junette). Survived by nephew Larry Haugh (Lorie) of London. Merv was born in Hay Township and grew up in Exeter, ON before starting his married life in Dorchester. He was a plumber/pipe fitter who started his career in 1966 as an apprentice with Besterd Mechanical and was employed by them for the duration of his working career. When he was able, he loved tending to his flower gardens and spending time at their place in Grand Bend where his favourite pastime was relaxing on his deck and enjoying a drink with friends. He also enjoyed going on cruises and many vacations spent in Florida and Mexico during the winter. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Mervin's Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #513, 1227 Donnybrook Drive, Dorchester on Sunday, April 12,2026 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1200-230 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON N4P 1E4 www.heartandstroke.ca or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 880-5160 Decaire Boulevard, Montreal, P.Q. H3X 2H9 www.kidney.ca would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.biemanfuneralhome.com (Bieman Funeral Home, 3970 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON N0L 1G2 - (519)-268-7672 - in charge of arrangements)