Born on Feburary 9, 1931, he passed away peacefully in Burlington, Ontario on January 13, 2009, after a 2 year battle with cancer. Cole was an only child and was predeceased by parents Charles and Clarisse (nee Day) Taylor and his daughter Kathleen Marie. Cole worked for Ford Motor Company in many capacities starting in the mail-room and retiring after 45 years as Director of Dealer Affairs. Cole is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Nancy Marie (nee O'Shaughnessy), his son William Sean, his daughter-in-law Debora Ann and three grandchildren Roseanne Katelynn, William Anthony and Benjamin Nicklas. He will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-love, Kitty, Marie, and Peggy, brother-in-law Charles, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4pm and 7-9 p.m. on Friday with prayers at 8 p.m. by Father Pucci. A Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville. In keeping with Cole's wishes, cremation will take place. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.