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Toowoomba Deputy Mayor Cr Carol Taylor with her husband Roger at the speedway in Toowoomba in May last year (Photo: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 20, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roger Taylor – husband of Toowoomba Deputy Mayor Carol Taylor – has died in a Brisbane hospital from complications caused by a snake bite.<\/p>\n

Mr Taylor, 76, was bitten on January 10 by what is believed to have been an Eastern Brown while removing tree netting on his family property at Vale View, south of Toowoomba.<\/p>\n

Not realising he had been struck by a snake, he drove into Toowoomba to attend a friend’s birthday party.<\/p>\n

However, he collapsed soon after arriving, striking his head as he fell.<\/p>\n

Ambulance paramedics treated Mr Taylor at the scene and he was transferred to Toowoomba Hospital.<\/p>\n

However, his condition deteriorated and he was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition for emergency surgery.<\/p>\n

He died on Saturday after falling into a coma.<\/p>\n

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has extended his deepest sympathy to the Taylor family.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Antonio said he and all of the Toowoomba Regional Council were saddened by the tragic loss.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is devastating news,\u201d Mayor Antonio said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of Council, and the broader community, I would like to wish his wife Carol, her family and friends our sympathy.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoger was an active businessman, a fine family man and well-respected member of the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has been a massive part of this region for a long time and there is no doubt that his loss will be felt.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring this time, our thoughts and prayers are with Carol, and their extended family.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile this will no doubt be an incredibly difficult period for the family, the community support has meant a great deal to Carol. In trying times such as this, the family is truly grateful for the love and support they have received.\u201d<\/p>\n

UPDATE January 24: Mr Taylor’s funeral will be held at the T.S. Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (South), Toowoomba, from 11:00am on Saturday, January 25.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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