TAYLOR, Paul ThomasBSC, MSC, MBAOn December 24, 2015, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Tom Taylor, 73, died surrounded by the love of his family. Tom was cherished by Rita, his loving, devoted wife of 54 years. The loved and respected father of Lisa, Paul (Carolyn) and Karen (Juan), and a devoted grandpa to Alyssa, Merissa, Michael, Alex, Maya and Soléa, he will be sadly missed. Tom, the beloved son of the late Paul Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor, is the eldest brother of Ann (deceased), David, George, Shirley, Jeannie, and Laura Taylor. He will be missed by his many relatives, friends and colleagues. Tom''s friends are invited to a celebration of his life at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, East of Vanier Parkway), this Saturday, January 2, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a private interment at a later date. If you wish, you may express your sympathy by donating to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation Cancer Clinic. Condolences can be left atwww.beechwoodottawa.com