Sharon Taylor

            Dartmouth - With sorrow, we announce the death of Sharon Alyce Taylor in Dartmouth, NS on December 6, 2018.

            Sharon was born in New Glasgow, January 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Pierce and Euda Taylor. She grew up in Trenton, NS and pursued a career as a graduate of Nova Scotia Teachers' College, retiring after 32 years teaching elementary students in Canso, Guysborough Co. and in Halifax County. 

            Always in pursuit of better working standards and conditions for teachers, she served on Halifax County Local as well as Provincial Exec. Committees of the NSTU and with a keen interest in social and political issues, Sharon volunteered her time in support of the Nova Scotia NDP.  She also enjoyed working on gardening projects of Dartmouth Horticultural Society and at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm. Sharon had been a long-time volunteer with the Halifax Jazz Festival. She was a loyal friend to many.

           She is survived by her sister, Sheila Taylor, Dartmouth; her brother, Brian Taylor and sister-in-law, Peggy MacCormack, Halifax.

           A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 73 High St., Trenton, NS. Memorial donations may be directed to Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum (www.coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca) or a charity of choice.