Obituary for Georgina Emily Taylor
Georgina Emily Taylor
December 18, 1924 - January 12, 2023
While listening to recordings of her husband Maurice playing the piano, Georgina Emily Taylor passed away peacefully to “What a Wonderful World” on January 12, 2023 at the age of 98. Maurice had recently passed away while listening to the same tune. It was a touching testament to the bond they shared throughout their 67 years of marriage and an appropriate end to both of their lives, as together they made the world around them a better place.
Georgina was born at home in the Moon Lake district near Saskatoon on December 18, 1924. She was the fifth of seven children born to Mary and Edward Morgan, who immigrated to Canada from England and were early settlers in the Moon Lake district. Georgina had many fond memories of growing up on the farm. She attended Moon Lake School until grade eight. With the encouragement of her teacher, she completed grades nine and ten by correspondence. For her final two years of high school she moved into Saskatoon and worked for her room and board, graduating from Nutana Collegiate in 1943.
She trained to become a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert and graduated in 1947. Georgina loved her nursing years. She nursed in several communities, including Delisle, Kindersley, Saskatoon and Borden. She made a lot of friends and had many adventures during that time. In 1953 she crossed the Atlantic along with two nursing friends on the RMS Ascania and toured Europe for six weeks. It was shortly after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and decorations were still being displayed on the streets of London.
Georgina met Maurice Taylor while working in Borden, and they were married on July 27, 1955. They started their life together in Eston, where Maurice was the Co-op manager. His career with the Co-op took them and their growing family through the communities of Demaine, Carrot River, Saskatoon, and finally to Tisdale in 1967, where they resided for the rest of their lives. Everywhere they lived, Georgina and Maurice played integral roles in enriching the community. They were gracious hosts and enjoyed welcoming people into their home. Georgie was an avid tea drinker, and guests were always asked if they wanted a “cuppa”. She liked her tea strong, with lots of sugar, and one was always left to wonder just exactly how many tea bags went into the pot!
Although Georgina loved being a nurse, she gave up her career to raise her five children. She was their biggest cheerleader, and always found time to support them in whatever they were doing. This extended into the next generation. Her grandchildren have many fond memories of spending time with her. She was thrilled to be able to watch them grow and create their own families, and faithfully attended as many of their activities as possible.
Georgina’s parents were wonderful gardeners and they passed this gift on to her. She spent many years turning her yard in Tisdale into an oasis full of winding paths, colourful flower beds and quiet places to sit and appreciate nature. She was always delighted when her sons would bring her a Mother’s Day gift of a load of rocks, and would set to work to make another rock garden or rock-lined pathway. She loved to take her family on walks through her garden. If the strawberries weren’t in bloom, she would go out early in the morning to add some store-bought ones for her grandchildren to find.
She had a passion for watching birds, and enjoyed having lots of bird houses and feeders in her garden. Maurice would often play “Feed the Birds” in her honour. One of her favorite activities was to go for a drive in the countryside where she would be on the lookout for rocks or plants to bring back to her garden. She especially loved it when these drives ended with a stop for an ice cream cone.
Georgina was very creative. Once her children were grown, she and Maurice began attending art classes. She loved being part of the art community in Tisdale and appreciated the support she got from her teachers and fellow artists. Her father was a sailor before he moved to Canada, and she painted many of the ships that he had sailed on. Sometimes Georgie and Maurice would collaborate on paintings. Her family feels so fortunate to have these works of art to remember them by.
She displayed her creativity in other ways. Her flower arrangements were beautiful. She also took great pleasure in arranging objects throughout her home and yard and created many interesting and unique displays. She loved watching the fascination her grandchildren and their children had with these arrangements, and would tell them stories to go along with what they were seeing.
Georgina had an adventurous spirit that she displayed throughout her life. She walked to the beat of her own drummer and wasn’t afraid to try new things or state her opinion. She was thrilled when she got to sail around Cape Horn in her 80’s, knowing that her father had made the same trip. She was blessed with good health and agility, and loved to demonstrate how she could still touch her toes well into her 90’s. During her last few years, when she was asked how she was doing she would reply, “pretty good for going on a hundred”. Her family is very grateful to have had her in their lives for so many years.
Georgina was predeceased by her husband Maurice on October 29, 2022, her parents Edward and Mary Morgan, and all of her siblings (Cecilia, Henry, John, Margaret, Kathleen and Edward). She is survived by her five children; Nora (Derek) Potts and their children Graham, Ian and Brendan (Lauren); Joe (Suzanne) and their children Jennifer (Blake), Amanda (Nathan), Jeffery (Michelle) and Andrew (Brit); Mike (Tracy) and their children Jessica (Ian) and Matthew; Pat (Donaji); and Tim (Christine). She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life for both Georgina and Maurice at a later date.
Georgina’s family would like to thank everyone who helped make her last few years as comfortable as possible, especially Tisdale Home Care, Newmarket Place and Tisdale Hospital. Consider putting up a bird feeder or planting something in your garden to remember Georgina by. She would like that. If people so wish, donations may be made in her memory to Tisdale Home Care, Box 1630, Tisdale, SK, S0E 1T0. All donations are used locally to help their clients stay comfortably in their homes longer.
December 18, 1924 - January 12, 2023
While listening to recordings of her husband Maurice playing the piano, Georgina Emily Taylor passed away peacefully to “What a Wonderful World” on January 12, 2023 at the age of 98. Maurice had recently passed away while listening to the same tune. It was a touching testament to the bond they shared throughout their 67 years of marriage and an appropriate end to both of their lives, as together they made the world around them a better place.
Georgina was born at home in the Moon Lake district near Saskatoon on December 18, 1924. She was the fifth of seven children born to Mary and Edward Morgan, who immigrated to Canada from England and were early settlers in the Moon Lake district. Georgina had many fond memories of growing up on the farm. She attended Moon Lake School until grade eight. With the encouragement of her teacher, she completed grades nine and ten by correspondence. For her final two years of high school she moved into Saskatoon and worked for her room and board, graduating from Nutana Collegiate in 1943.
She trained to become a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert and graduated in 1947. Georgina loved her nursing years. She nursed in several communities, including Delisle, Kindersley, Saskatoon and Borden. She made a lot of friends and had many adventures during that time. In 1953 she crossed the Atlantic along with two nursing friends on the RMS Ascania and toured Europe for six weeks. It was shortly after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and decorations were still being displayed on the streets of London.
Georgina met Maurice Taylor while working in Borden, and they were married on July 27, 1955. They started their life together in Eston, where Maurice was the Co-op manager. His career with the Co-op took them and their growing family through the communities of Demaine, Carrot River, Saskatoon, and finally to Tisdale in 1967, where they resided for the rest of their lives. Everywhere they lived, Georgina and Maurice played integral roles in enriching the community. They were gracious hosts and enjoyed welcoming people into their home. Georgie was an avid tea drinker, and guests were always asked if they wanted a “cuppa”. She liked her tea strong, with lots of sugar, and one was always left to wonder just exactly how many tea bags went into the pot!
Although Georgina loved being a nurse, she gave up her career to raise her five children. She was their biggest cheerleader, and always found time to support them in whatever they were doing. This extended into the next generation. Her grandchildren have many fond memories of spending time with her. She was thrilled to be able to watch them grow and create their own families, and faithfully attended as many of their activities as possible.
Georgina’s parents were wonderful gardeners and they passed this gift on to her. She spent many years turning her yard in Tisdale into an oasis full of winding paths, colourful flower beds and quiet places to sit and appreciate nature. She was always delighted when her sons would bring her a Mother’s Day gift of a load of rocks, and would set to work to make another rock garden or rock-lined pathway. She loved to take her family on walks through her garden. If the strawberries weren’t in bloom, she would go out early in the morning to add some store-bought ones for her grandchildren to find.
She had a passion for watching birds, and enjoyed having lots of bird houses and feeders in her garden. Maurice would often play “Feed the Birds” in her honour. One of her favorite activities was to go for a drive in the countryside where she would be on the lookout for rocks or plants to bring back to her garden. She especially loved it when these drives ended with a stop for an ice cream cone.
Georgina was very creative. Once her children were grown, she and Maurice began attending art classes. She loved being part of the art community in Tisdale and appreciated the support she got from her teachers and fellow artists. Her father was a sailor before he moved to Canada, and she painted many of the ships that he had sailed on. Sometimes Georgie and Maurice would collaborate on paintings. Her family feels so fortunate to have these works of art to remember them by.
She displayed her creativity in other ways. Her flower arrangements were beautiful. She also took great pleasure in arranging objects throughout her home and yard and created many interesting and unique displays. She loved watching the fascination her grandchildren and their children had with these arrangements, and would tell them stories to go along with what they were seeing.
Georgina had an adventurous spirit that she displayed throughout her life. She walked to the beat of her own drummer and wasn’t afraid to try new things or state her opinion. She was thrilled when she got to sail around Cape Horn in her 80’s, knowing that her father had made the same trip. She was blessed with good health and agility, and loved to demonstrate how she could still touch her toes well into her 90’s. During her last few years, when she was asked how she was doing she would reply, “pretty good for going on a hundred”. Her family is very grateful to have had her in their lives for so many years.
Georgina was predeceased by her husband Maurice on October 29, 2022, her parents Edward and Mary Morgan, and all of her siblings (Cecilia, Henry, John, Margaret, Kathleen and Edward). She is survived by her five children; Nora (Derek) Potts and their children Graham, Ian and Brendan (Lauren); Joe (Suzanne) and their children Jennifer (Blake), Amanda (Nathan), Jeffery (Michelle) and Andrew (Brit); Mike (Tracy) and their children Jessica (Ian) and Matthew; Pat (Donaji); and Tim (Christine). She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life for both Georgina and Maurice at a later date.
Georgina’s family would like to thank everyone who helped make her last few years as comfortable as possible, especially Tisdale Home Care, Newmarket Place and Tisdale Hospital. Consider putting up a bird feeder or planting something in your garden to remember Georgina by. She would like that. If people so wish, donations may be made in her memory to Tisdale Home Care, Box 1630, Tisdale, SK, S0E 1T0. All donations are used locally to help their clients stay comfortably in their homes longer.