A searchable, downloadable PDF of the original obituary appears below. We wish to remember Rev. Taylor, former moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and member of The Renewal Fellowship. He will be missed.
TAYLOR, REV. ROBERT LEISHMAN, 82, retired minister of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, died in Edmonton on July 19, 1992.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Robert Taylor was raised by devout parents in Orillia, Ontario. He began his studies at the University of Toronto in 1929, graduating with the B.A. degree from University College in 1933. He studied theology at Knox College and graduated in 1936. He received the D.D. degree from Knox College, Toronto in 1961 and the same year was elected Moderator of the General Assembly.
Taylor’s gifts of preaching, teaching
and healing began in Lenore, Manitoba, where he was ordained. While serving next at Innisfail and Olds, Alberta, he met and married Jean Findlay. Together they served in Indian Head, Saskatchewan; St. John’s, Medicine Hat, Alberta, for over 25 years; West Vancouver Church, Vancouver; and Eastminster, Edmonton until his retirement in 1982 after 46 years of service. He was regarded for his integrity, challenging sermons, pastoral care, emphasis on Christian education and sense of humour. A Pauline scholar, he could recite chapters from memory.
Robert Taylor is survived by wife Jean; sons Robert, John and Lundy; daughters Pat and Nan; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.