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David Taylor Obituary

TAYLOR, DAVID R., SR., 67, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday at RI Hospital. He was the husband of the late Janice L. (Brothers) Taylor.

Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Otis and Ida (LaVoice) Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was a former construction worker.

He leaves four children, Dawn M. Kitts of Madison, WI, DeAnna Taylor of FL, David R. Taylor, Jr. and Gayle S. Burton both of Wakefield; and fifteen grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother and two sisters. He was predeceased by seven siblings.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 7, 2008 at 10 AM in St. Peters-By-The-Sea, 72 Central Street, Narragansett. Burial will take place in Florida with his late wife at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the family, PO Box 125, Wakefield, RI 02880 will be appreciated. For information and guestbook visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 5, 2008.

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Dawn Bowden

November 28, 2008

Dawn, David, Deanna, and Gayle,
I have just heard of your loss. Please except my deepest sympathies. Always Cousin Dawn.

Laurie Holland Morris

November 13, 2008

Dawn -
I was informed earlier this week about the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I hope that the happy memories you shared with your Dad will help you in the difficult days ahead.

DeAnna Taylor

November 7, 2008

No more pain. Mom is there to welcome you to heaven and you are together again for all of eternity. I will always miss you here on earth but you both live forever in my heart.

Sarah Ruggiero-Snyder

November 5, 2008

Dawn, David, Deana, and Gail,we are so sorry for your loss, he was a great man. I've known him for more years than you think, he was always kind to me and tried his hardest to show me better ways to live. If only we knew each other better, we could share the memories that will never leave our hearts.
With all my Love,
Your Aunt Sarah

Dianne Spetelunas

November 5, 2008

Dawn, David, Deana and Gayle; please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of your dad. He was my mother's baby brother. She loved him like he was her own son. Rest in peace uncle David I hope you and my mother reunite in heaven.

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