Aberdeenshire community is devastated by the demise of Orla Taylor, who tragically passed away on January 1, 2025.
Orla Taylor was a 16-year-old teenager, a footballer, and a youth coach from Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
She was a dedicated player for Turriff United, a football club where she coached younger players.
Highlights
- Orla Taylor was a 16-year-old girl from Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- Taylor’s father is Scott Taylor, and their mother is Fiona Taylor, a criminal social worker.
- Orla was the younger sister of her older brother, Innes, and sister, Freya Taylor.
The young teenager, Orla Taylor, passed away on 2025 New Year’s Day after developing sepsis over the Christmas holidays.
Otherwise fit and healthy, Orla had a “bit of a cough” in the run-up to the Christmas holiday. She contracted flu, which further developed into a respiratory infection and sepsis.
Furthermore, her family reports that she developed a temperature on Christmas day, and a week later, she sadly passed away.
In her statement to The Press and Journal, Orla Taylor’s mother, Fiona, says,
We were told she had flu. By Hogmanay she was much worse so we called for emergency help. We are so incredibly grateful to the nurse practitioner and paramedics who mmediately began treating Orla, believing it to be sepsis.
Fiona Taylor
Orla Taylor, Mourned By Mother Fiona Taylor, Criminal Justice Social Worker, And Father Scott Taylor
Orla Taylor was born on June 22, 2008, in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Orla. She was the youngest of Scott and Fiona Taylor’s three children.
Fiona Taylor went to Alford Academy for her high school. She graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK, and studied for her BA (Hons) in Social Work through distance learning.
Additionally, Fiona, a mother of three, is a dedicated working mom employed as a criminal justice social worker.
On the other hand, Orla’s father, Scott Taylor, who is not active on social media, is a responsible father who always navigates his childrens to work for their dreams.
Orla’s parents are devastated by her demise. With the reporters of ‘The Press And Journal,’ Scott and Fiona expressed,
We just miss her so much, we never dreamt for one moment we would lose her
Scott and Fiona Taylor
Moreover, Orla Taylor’s mother, Fiona, explained that she was a lovely, laid-back, and dedicated girl.
Fiona has several photos of Orla and her two elder siblings on her social media account, capturing their moments together since childhood.
Orla Taylor had two elder siblings, brother Innes Taylor and sister Freya Taylor.
Innes works as a technician at Porshe Centre Aberdeen and went to Turriff Academy, where they also attended. Similarly, her elder sister Freya also graduated from high school in Turriff.
Orla’s Funeral Will Be Held At Fyvie Parish Church On Monday, January 27, 2025, In The Presence Of Her Friends, Family, And Close Ones
The entire Fyvie, Aberdeenshire community, her high school, football club, and all the close ones are devastated by the untimely passing of Orla Taylor.
On January 3, 2025, Turriff United Youth Football Club posted an obituary and condolence notes to Orla and her family. On their official Facebook page, it states,
Everyone at TUYFC are devastated to be sharing the sad news that our U16 girls captain, Orla passed away suddenly over New Year after a very short illness. We are all completely heartbroken and words cannot describe how we are all feeling just now.First and foremost our thoughts and prayers are with Scott, Fiona, innes and Freya during this difficult time.
Tirriff United Youth Football Club
On January 20, 2025, the club took a minute of silence before the game in memory of Orla Taylor.
Furthermore, the club has said they will retire her shirt, Jersey No. 4. Regarding this statement, mother Fiona stated,
Orla will be foreever number four.
Fiona Taylor
The Taylor family has announced that a celebration of Orla’s life will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Fyvie Parish Church.
Starting at her home, the funeral cortege will drive by Fyvie Primary School, past Celebrations of Turriff, and then down to the Turriff United before arriving at the church. Her family further stated,
We’ve been told her friends will be in their foootball kits in honour of their captiain and beloved friends.
Scott Taylor
Additional Information
- Orla Taylors’ paternal grandparents are Jim and Anne, and their maternal grandparents are Yuonne and the late Colin.
- She was a beautiful niece to Keith & Ashley, Emma & Graham, Stuart and the late Ally, and a loving cousin to Barry, Ross, Calum & James.
