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Lois Marguerite Taylor, formerly of Lucknow, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at Derbecker’s Heritage House, St. Jacobs in her 90th year. She was born in Kinloss Township on May 2, 1934 daughter of the late Clara (MacGillivray) and John Crowston. Beloved wife of the late John Clayton Alton and George Taylor. Greatly missed by daughters Anne (Kevin) Snyder of Breslau and Lynn (Phares) Horst of St. Jacobs, grandchildren Addison, Michaella, Bronwyn, Lauren, Nathan and Seth and great grandson Ethan. Also survived by sister Myrtle Irwin of Lucknow and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Marlow Crowston, Bud Crowston, Clarence Crowston, and sister Cecilia Laidlaw.
Lois had many happy memories of growing up on the family farm in Langside. She loved Lucknow and area and had many fond memories of family and friends here. As a teen Lois volunteered as a Candy Striper at the Hospital in Wingham. Her first job was at the Bank of Montreal in Lucknow where she worked as a teller. She met and married Clayton Alton and they ran a small dairy farm in Ashfield Township until they sold it and moved down the road to the river property beside Brookside Public School. Together they built the house of their dreams and the family shared many wonderful years there.
Through the years, Lois worked at Umbach’s Pharmacy, then started to work again at Bank of Montreal, Saan’s clothing store in Goderich and Knechtel’s Food Market in Lucknow.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and being part of their lives. She often shared many stories of her childhood with them.
She travelled to Ireland and England and met her long time pen pal Joan while on holiday there. Her other travels included trips across Canada, Florida and many short trips around Ontario. In later years, she married George Taylor and they visited Arizona and the Grand Canyon. They shared many other adventures until their health kept them close to home.
A funeral service will be held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Saturday March 16, 2024 at 1 PM with visitation 2 hours prior. Interment, Dungannon Cemetery.
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Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your Mom. Lois was always a kind and helpful woman who Always met us with her warm smile and friendly greeting.
Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your Mom. Lois was always a kind and helpful woman who Always met us with her warm smile and friendly greeting.
Message from Walter & Lorraine Arnold2024-03-16 18:23:24
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother & Grandmother. Lois & Clayton were neighbors of ours when on the farm.
Message from Linda (Little) MacDonald2024-03-16 11:37:32
Hello Ann , Lynn and families: My sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I remember your mom and dad very well. I lived with my parents just east of them near Blake's Church when they lived on the farm on the 9th., before they built the house by Brookeside School and when they went bowling, I babysat you two girls. Many years later when you two girls would be maybe 12 and 13 or around that age, I met Lois in Goderich in one of the stores and you were with her and she introduced me to you as "your old babysitter". I was taken aback as I didn't feel that old but I can laugh about it now. Your mom and dad were very nice people. Keep all the memories close in your heart.
Linda (Little) MacDonald Goderich On.
Message from Natalie Irwin2024-03-16 08:57:22
Thinking of everyone through the loss of Great Aunt Lois. I remember having her as a neighbour as a child and was always excited to stop in and say “hello”. She has left a wonderful legacy in her family and will be dearly missed.
Message from Diane Ferguson2024-03-15 22:50:41
Sincere Sympathy to Anne, Lynn and your families. Your Mom had a beautiful warm smile. Your many wonderful memories will be in your hearts forever. Those memories will help you in the coming days and weeks ahead.
Our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Lois was such a wonderful neighbour and will cherish her friendship. May you find comfort and strength in your memories.
Anne & Lynn & families so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Message from Jim and Alexa Dore2024-03-15 11:29:57
Dear Anne and Lynn
Please accept our condolences with the passing of your beloved mom.
Cherish your memories
Sincerely
Jim and Alexa and family
Message from Jim and Alexa Dore2024-03-15 11:01:48
Dear Anne and Lynn
Please accept our condolences with the passing of your beloved mom.
Cherish your memories
Sincerely
Jim and Alexa and family
Message from Natalie Irwin2024-03-15 07:58:43
Thinking of everyone through the loss of Great Aunt Lois. I remember having her as a neighbour as a child and was always excited to stop in and say “hello”. She has left a wonderful legacy in her family and will be dearly missed.
Message from Natalie Irwin2024-03-14 21:57:43
Thinking of everyone through the loss of Great Aunt Lois. I remember having her as a neighbour as a child and was always excited to stop in and say “hello”. She has left a wonderful legacy in her family and will be dearly missed.
Message from Bill & Mary Mole2024-03-14 21:38:27
Anne, Lynn and your families...our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. Keep your memories close and smile when you take those walks down memory lane. Hugs! Bill & Mary
My sympathy to all Lois's family and friends. Lois was one of my first Sunday School teachers at Langside Presbyterian church.
I was so excited to be present as an onlooker at her wedding later when she and her sister were both married in a double wedding ceremony at the same church
Our sincere condolences to you all. We have many fond memories of times spent with Aunt Lois, she was a lovely person who was loved by many.
Message from Audrey Hewitt2024-03-14 19:32:46
Anne, Lynn and families Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear Mom Lois. I know you all will have great memories of her to help you through this time. I know we enjoyed our visits with them.
Audrey & Ken Hewitt
My sincere sympathies to Anne, Lynn and your extended families. The references to Lois's places of employment took me on a wee trip down memory lane as I recalled seeing her friendly face and kind smile as she greeted so many of us in Umbach's, B of M, and Knechtels, and out for her walks in Lucknow.
Anne and Lynn and families
John and I send our deepest sympathies. John recalls a lot of great memories of her. She was a great friend of Marie. Hugs to all.
Our deepest sympathy April and Linda on the passing of your aunt and great aunt!
Treasure the memories you have shared through the years.
Sincerely, Wayne and Joan Hartwick
Our deepest sympathy to Anne, Lynn and families. Lois will be remembered by greeting you with that great smile and always a friendly talk. May she be at peace .
Joanne, Gord Brown & family
Anne, Lynn and families
Our condolences to you all.
Jim and Annette
Message from Keith & Loree Raymond2024-03-14 11:18:59
Thinking of your family as you mourn her passing. Lois was a lovely lady. We have already missed her from our streets of Lucknow. Our sincere Condolences.
Our deepest sympathy to Lois’s family and loved ones,, John worked with Lois in the bank when he was just starting out,,,,a great lady ,,,very sorry we are away at this time but thoughts and prayers sent your way