Russell "Russ" Taylor

WEST FORT ANN Russell "Russ" Taylor, 86, passed away July 20, 2008, at his home in West Fort Ann, after a long illness, with his loving family by his side. Born in Pottersville, N.Y., Russ was the son of Burnis and Catherine Taylor. He was the parts manager for most of his life at Fort Ann Sales, Carswell Trucks, McCasland Trucks and Doyle Parts. Russ was a member of the Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company and a charter member of the Fort Ann Emergency Medical Services. He was an elder in the local Seventh-day Adventist church for many years. Russ spent almost three years in the Pacific, during World War II. He received the Bronze Star for bravery under fire for his actions in saving the lives of others. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. Russ married Lillian Wilson, twin sister of Laura Wilson Taylor, on Nov. 10, 1942. He was predeceased by two sisters, Gladys Bernard and Pearl Sowers. Russ is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian Taylor; three children: Larry Taylor and his wife, Caroline, of Fort Ann, Theresa Peters and her husband, Larry, of Tacoma, Wash. and Wayne Fleming and his wife, Irina, of Queensbury; a brother, Len Taylor and his wife Laura, of West Fort Ann; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There will be no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Route 4, in Kingsbury on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at the Brown Cemetery in West Fort Ann. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mason Funeral Home, 18 George St., Fort Ann. The family has suggested memorials in Russ' name may be made to the Seventh-day Adventist School, 3991 state Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Fort Ann E.M.S., P.O. Box 237, Fort Ann, NY 12827.