The death of Harold Ernest Taylor of Dutch Valley occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on December 17, 2009 at the age of 84. He was born in Newtown, NB, a son of the late Ernest and Odessa (Coates) Taylor and was in his 65th year of marriage to Gertrude (Creighton) Taylor. Harold is survived by daughter-in-law Sharon Taylor and granddaughter Hilary, grandson Troy Taylor (Amy) and their family Zachery, Cole and Emma, grandson David Taylor (Christa) and their daughter Faith, granddaughter Trudi Dawn Cormier (Lucien) and their daughter Lily, his brothers Joe Taylor (Margaret) and Clifford Taylor (Barb) and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Harold was predeceased by his sons; Ernest W. Taylor and H. Kenneth Taylor. Harold was Territory Manager for Maple Leaf Mills in Hampton. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing 45's with friends. He was a past member of the Sussex Golf and Curling Club and the Crawford Lake Rod and Gun Club. Harold loved spending time at the camp he built at Crawford Lake. There will be no visitation by Harold's request. The funeral service will be held on Saturday January 9th, 2010 at 11:00AM in the funeral home chapel, with Jeanette Cosman officiating. Donations made to the Sussex Extra Mural or the Sussex Red Cross would be appreciated and can be made by contacting Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133).