A dad-of-eight who became a “Canterbury icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before his 60th birthday. The unexpected death of Robert Taylor, who was a store assistant and security guard at the city shop, has sparked a wave of tributes to the charismatic animal lover. His heartbroken children say they have drawn comfort from the kind words of strangers who would regularly talk to their dad at the high street store. His eldest daughter, Hannah Frier, told KentOnline: “He became a bit of a Canterbury icon, which is really lovely, and hearing everyone else…