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TAYLOR: William “Big Will” Harley of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 11, 2017 @ 3:33 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 25 Comments

TAYLOR: William “Big Will” Harley of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter

Passed away after a year long battle with lung cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Thursday, August, 10, 2017, of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter in his 63rd year. Loving husband of Margaret (Andela) Taylor. Beloved father of Megan (Dave) of Lucan, William Jr. of London, and Troy (Paola) of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Phyllis and John Fox, Laurence and Elizabeth Taylor, Dave and Sandra Taylor, and Vicki Taylor. Bill will also be remembered by the Andela family. Predeceased by his parents William Harley and Mary Taylor.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Tuesday, August 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 16th at 11 AM. Cremation to follow.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “TAYLOR: William “Big Will” Harley of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter”

Condolence from Anna McKellar on August 11th, 2017 6:19 PM

Margaret, Billy, and all of your family: So sorry to hear of this, sincere condolences to you all.
Anna McKellar

Condolence from Bill & Joanne Hodge on August 11th, 2017 7:43 PM

Marg & Family, Our deepest sympathies to all of you. We have great memories with Will. We had so much fun with him in our younger days. He will be missed for sure.

Condolence from Kelly Dale on August 11th, 2017 8:41 PM

Omg I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending a million Hugs to you dear cousin and your family. May God hold you all tight and give you strength to make it through the days and nights. Love you all❤️XOXO

Condolence from Carl & Anne Mollard on August 12th, 2017 7:33 AM

Marg, Megan, Billy and Troy: We were saddened to hear about your loss. Our condolences and thoughts during this difficult time.

Condolence from Kathleen McGuire on August 12th, 2017 10:42 AM

To Marg and family. So saddened to hear of Williams passing. I have such wonderful memories of William in his younger years. Never failed to put a smile on my face with his wonderful humour and his warm heart. My sincere condolences. Love Auntie Kathleen

Condolence from The McGuires on August 12th, 2017 10:51 AM

To Marg and family, Phyllis, Lawrence, David and Vicki. The word indeed has lost an amazing individual our cousin known to us as “Big Will” as he used to call himself when he was passing by Mom and Dads while making his deliveries to Toronto in his earlier days. He gave us many happy memories as children. Some I know we will cherish forever. Prayers are being said for all. Love your cousins. Sheila, Kathy, Christine, Jerry, Maureen, Paul and Janet McGuire.

Condolence from Debbie Thomson on August 12th, 2017 9:20 PM

So sorry to read this; thinking of you and the family Marg.

Condolence from Kathy Heywood on August 13th, 2017 12:34 PM

Sorry to hear of Will’s passing , a lot of great memories he left behind. Condolences to all his loved ones!

Condolence from Rob and Wendy McCallum on August 13th, 2017 10:30 PM

Marg and Family
We are saddened to hear of Bills passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Sincere condolences form the McCallum’s.

Condolence from John & Barb McAlpine and family on August 14th, 2017 6:30 AM

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Deb Gehan on August 14th, 2017 11:56 AM

Dear Marg and Family
So sorry to rhear about Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely Deb,Bob and my mom Theresa

Condolence from Brenda Palsa on August 15th, 2017 7:28 AM

Marg and family- so sorry for your loss- my thoughts and prayers are with you

Condolence from John and Lynn Geudens on August 15th, 2017 10:55 AM

Dear Marg, Billy, Megan and Troy

We were saddened to hear of Bill’s passing, our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time and the days ahead. John and I both have a great memory of the time we spent the day with you and Bill at your house having fun with the kids.

The Geudens Family

Condolence from dave vanderhoeven on August 15th, 2017 5:51 PM

deepest sympathies Margaret on the loss of your hubby
condolensces to your family on both sides
miss your smile at work.
dave V
ex co worker and teaser at earls court

Condolence from Wendy Herrett on August 15th, 2017 6:12 PM

Dear Margaret,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless.

Condolence from murray newman on August 16th, 2017 7:51 AM

so sorry to hear of BIG WILLS passing. i am glad i got to speak with him recently when big al phoned him and we joked and laughed about some of the great times we had in harriston. he always was the life of the party.a great and one heluvafunnyguy. sincere condolences to BIG WILLS family. RAISE A GLASS TO BIG WILL. R.I.P. MY FRIEND. Murray Newman

Condolence from Wendi Schwindt on August 16th, 2017 9:52 AM

Dear Marg and family…I was so very sorry to read about Bill’s passing. I know it will be a big loss for you and I will hold you in my prayers.

Condolence from Tom Hartai on August 17th, 2017 12:54 PM

Larry and family
Deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Tom Hartai

Condolence from Tanya Caldwell on August 18th, 2017 12:00 AM

Marg and Family
I am sorry to hear of Big Will’s passing. I cherish the memories I have from Willys Burger Stop. Bill was a lot of fun and had a great sense of humor. I have never met or will never meet another Big Will. He was a huge influence on me and I’m so grateful to have known him. Marg, I often think of you all and I’m so sorry for your loss. Big T
(Tanya )

Condolence from Marlana Vandevis on August 18th, 2017 9:42 AM

Marg and Family,

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He is someone that I tell stories about often. Thinking of you all.

Marlana Vandevis (aka Big Mar)

Condolence from Marsha Grist (Miller) on August 19th, 2017 4:55 PM

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I have so many good memories of my days as a Willy’s girl – thinking of you Marg and family xo

Condolence from Mike and JoAnne on August 22nd, 2017 4:18 PM

Larry and family so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He always had a smile and a laugh that was contagious when I went to school with him and later worked with him at Dashwood Industries. So sad so young our deepest sympathies! Mike and JoAnne Pickering

Condolence from Scott Wright on August 22nd, 2017 5:27 PM

Marg and Family,

I just heard today about Big Will’s passing and I wanted to send my deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Bill and your family when I worked at Willys Burger Stop. Bill was a big influence in my life and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Scott Wright (aka Big Scotty)

Condolence from Kerry Cox on August 23rd, 2017 8:59 PM

I am so sad to hear of Bill’s passing.
I have such fond memories of working at Willy’s.
“A clean ship’s a happy ship”
Thinking of you Marg and family.

Condolence from Dan Heywood on August 27th, 2017 7:17 PM

Marg and family and the whole Taylor family. Very sorry to hear about Will. As you know he was a big part of our family growing up and we will always remember him!! I trust all the good and funny memories will help you with your loss. Dan

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