Mr. Roy Taylor

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Although not a member on here Mr. Roy Taylor was known to many who are, and it was he who also got me on here

It is with a heavy heart that I report that he died today (Sunday) in hospital, he had been in for a number of weeks.

He was for a number of years the manager of Garth Dawson's Camera shop, and was also a photographer for the Accrington Observer working freelance alongside Garth himself.

I personally have known him for over 30 years and will miss him.
 
Very sad news Dave, although I hadn't seen Roy for a while I knew him very well and being both a radio ham and photographer we got on very well.

I knew his wife was very ill and. Roy visited every day but didn't realise he was poorly.
R.I,P Roy.
 
I've only met Roy when I have been in Garth Dawson's. He was very helpful when I bought my first digital camera. R.I.P Roy
 
Gremlin said:
Very sad news Dave, although I hadn't seen Roy for a while I knew him very well and being both a radio ham and photographer we got on very well.

I knew his wife was very ill and. Roy visited every day but didn't realise he was poorly.
R.I,P Roy.
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My interests were the same, I taught him morse on 2 meters when he wanted to go HF.

He had been in hospital for about two months, first Royal Blackburn, then a period in Royal Preston, then finally back to Royal Blackburn last Monday. He has gone through a lot these last months, but he is not in pain now.
 
i recently had the pleasure of looking after Roy on the ward i work on at the Royal Blackburn, he was such a nice bloke, full if stories of the past, some stories he told me about a few accywebbers that had me in stitches, what a wonderful man he was

Rest easy now Roy x
 
First met Roy not long after Garth moved his shop from Infant St to little Blackburn Rd, he taught me a lot about 35mm film processing, he was well liked and will not be forgotten.
R.I.P. Roy.
 
I only met Roy once,so I never really knew him,even though he was a Radio Ham like myself.he was never active on the air,or at least on the local frequencies.I will pass this on to my sister Katex who I hope to visit tomorrow.She is in a nursing home and still quite poorly.
 
TubbyLes said:
I only met Roy once,so I never really knew him,even though he was a Radio Ham like myself.he was never active on the air,or at least on the local frequencies.I will pass this on to my sister Katex who I hope to visit tomorrow.She is in a nursing home and still quite poorly.
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He was for a time, very active with Raynet, but when he gave this up I think radio took a back seat.
I am sorry to hear Katex is not well, I did wonder why I had not had a reply to my PM.

His funeral is at Accrington Crematorium this Friday at 11.30 am.
 
davemac said:
He was for a time, very active with Raynet, but when he gave this up I think radio took a back seat.
I am sorry to hear Katex is not well, I did wonder why I had not had a reply to my PM.

His funeral is at Accrington Crematorium this Friday at 11.30 am.
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Thank you Dave and Flashy and for these posts.

Ah yes, Roy and Sylvia and their wonderful family - my ex and I had many happy times with them and always comfortable in their company.

I last saw him a few months ago in the Doctors. He was telling me about
Sylvia and her ill health, which saddened me greatly. He didn't look that much different to be honest, still the same spikey haircut.

I suspect 'my ex' knew Roy initially through their fishing interest, not the others.

He did tell me he was putting on file his 1,000's of photographs and was sweetening him up to probe for pictures of Accrington, etc., but gathered most were family and friends.

Thanks for the details, Dave, would definitely love to go and pay my respects, but not too hot myself at the moment.

Will take some time to think about our very 'interesting' discussions instead.

Once again, thank you.
 
katex said:
Thank you Dave and Flashy and for these posts.

Ah yes, Roy and Sylvia and their wonderful family - my ex and I had many happy times with them and always comfortable in their company.

I last saw him a few months ago in the Doctors. He was telling me about
Sylvia and her ill health, which saddened me greatly. He didn't look that much different to be honest, still the same spikey haircut.

I suspect 'my ex' knew Roy initially through their fishing interest, not the others.

He did tell me he was putting on file his 1,000's of photographs and was sweetening him up to probe for pictures of Accrington, etc., but gathered most were family and friends.

Thanks for the details, Dave, would definitely love to go and pay my respects, but not too hot myself at the moment.

Will take some time to think about our very 'interesting' discussions instead.

Once again, thank you.
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I think he was the last man in Accrington still getting a crew cut.

We spent many a week sorting his photo collection out, and putting then on the computer and the external hard drives, and yes they were mostly family content.
The ones he took for the Observer were work photos, so were retained by Garth Dawson.
Look after yourself, and keep warm, and its a nice thought that you will give a moment or two to think of Roy. dave mac
 
Great to see that you have posted on here Kate. I am looking forward to the day when I can call you 'Tubby Kate.' Feel the vibes from all of us XXX
 
Obituaries All these years and I never knew his middle name, if I had known I would have mentioned it once or twice, well perhaps more.
 
Dave I presume this is the friend you had been visiting for the last few weeks. So sorry to hear of his passing. I'm sure he will have appreciated your visits, and your friendship and dare I say love for him shine through. I'm sure you will miss him greatly but you must have many good memories to help you through. And what a wonderful middle name... there must be a story there somewhere!

Judging by the comments on here he had friends in several spheres and was well liked by all. I wish I had come across him. My brother John Creasey G3 or 4 FSD and my partner Richard Gammage G6 BVR are both radio hams but like the late Mr Taylor have moved on to other things. And the other Mr Taylor on here, Russell is one too - I never knew that!

Flashy you are privileged to have heard his stories about Accywebbers. I was in hosp myself when you started your new job but you seem to have settled in well and be enjoying yourself. I am so pleased for you.

Kate it's good to hear from you, please post when you can. Sorry to hear about your illness, hope you are back on your feet soon, I know what it's like, been there, still wearing the T shirt! All the very best from me and keep on the road to recovery:thankya:
 
susie123 said:
Dave I presume this is the friend you had been visiting for the last few weeks. So sorry to hear of his passing. I'm sure he will have appreciated your visits, and your friendship and dare I say love for him shine through. I'm sure you will miss him greatly but you must have many good memories to help you through. And what a wonderful middle name... there must be a story there somewhere!

Judging by the comments on here he had friends in several spheres and was well liked by all. I wish I had come across him. My brother John Creasey G3 or 4 FSD and my partner Richard Gammage G6 BVR are both radio hams but like the late Mr Taylor have moved on to other things. And the other Mr Taylor on here, Russell is one too - I never knew that!

Flashy you are privileged to have heard his stories about Accywebbers. I was in hosp myself when you started your new job but you seem to have settled in well and be enjoying yourself. I am so pleased for you.

Kate it's good to hear from you, please post when you can. Sorry to hear about your illness, hope you are back on your feet soon, I know what it's like, been there, still wearing the T shirt! All the very best from me and keep on the road to recovery:thankya:
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How is your John going on Sue?He was in my class at one time at A.G.S.
 
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