Gloria Taylor

Gloria Taylor was Master Therapist and a Canadian who was an advocate of medically-assisted dying.“After several weeks of battling the end stages of congestive heart failure and struggling to make every breath count, my mom, my best friend, Gloria Taylor, chose a peaceful, medical assistance in dying (MAID), end of life. On March 8th, surrounded by her family, Gloria slipped serenely into her best sleep. No longer is she in any pain…she’s free!

Knowing is a double-edged sword. There’s sadness in knowing. But, there is also beauty. Once the decision was made, our family gathered in mom’s final days to reminisce about our shared lives together. Our hugs were deeper, our gazes longer and our words held more meaning. What a tremendous gift for all of us.
Mom (aka GG), was able to snuggle her newborn, great granddaughter and enjoy giggles and special moments with her 3 ½ year old first, great granddaughter. She connected with faraway family, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and cousins – all taking part in the privilege of saying goodbye. These were cherished memories that we will all carry in our hearts.
While she was my champion, I know mom made a significant difference in the lives of everyone she met. Over the years, I witnessed pure love and gratitude for my mom, from so many people. We are so thankful for her incredible doctor, who became our family’s angel, her Care Partners palliative nurses, her amazing pharmacist/friend Moon and her MAID doctor Martha Taylor, who all instantly felt like family. Our hearts will forever be warmed by the copious amounts of food delivered to the door and space being held for us by loving and supportive family members and incredible friends. This has been one hell of a roller coaster ride and getting through it would not be possible without them!”
Dawn Taylor-Gilders

Born: March 30, 1938, Castlegar, Canada

Died: October 4, 2021, Kelowna, Canada

Link to her Obituary: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/15465/Gloria-Taylor/obituary.html

Link to another article about her: https://www.therecord.com/life/2021/03/29/lifetimes-gloria-taylor-was-a-brilliant-family-therapist-who-changed-lives.html