TAYLOR, Warren Thomas

18 August 1927 —
22 April 2023
Warren passed away peacefully at George Manning Rest Home on Saturday evening; in his 96th year. The most loved husband of the late Nancy. Awesome Dad and father-in-law of Pru and Martyn, Murray and Derryn, and a very treasured and funny Pa of Henri and Claudia, Millie and Lewis and partners, and great-grandad of Freddy and Olly. Warren was born in Everard Street, Spreydon (as he’d say, born at Auntie’s) but spent most of his younger years on Huntsbury Hill. He attended Technical College before embarking on a lengthy career in menswear or the Rag Trade as he called it. Nance and Warren retired to Greta Valley where they lived life to the fullest and made many friends. School holidays with Granny and Pa were always fun creating many fond memories for the grandkids. Warren was one of life’s true gentlemen - a racing, rugby and beer bloke with a whisky chaser - you can’t fly on one wing! He would tell the most wonderful stories with many a witty ditty to boot but the Tote has finally closed. Thank you to the lovely staff at George Manning who cared for Warren in his later years. Messages to the Taylor family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation has been held.