Samuel G. Taylor

Samuel G. Taylor, a Darien resident since 1954 died Thursday, March 22, at Stamford Hospital. Born in 1928 in New York City, he was the son of the late Samuel G. Taylor and Louise Townsend Taylor Frodel. He grew up in New York City and Old Greenwich. Mr. Taylor graduated from George Washington University and later received advanced degrees in engineering from the University of Connecticut. Prior to attending college, he served in the US Navy. Mr. Taylor worked in the engineering field as a mechanical engineer, naval architect & marine engineer and structural engineer for several local companies before establishing his own consulting business. He had lifelong passions for carpentry and sailing. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years Joan K. Taylor and is survived by three sons, Eric G. Taylor, Christopher K. Taylor and Jeffrey R. Taylor and one daughter, Lisa T. Taylor. He is also survived by three grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 5 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan. Memorial donations may be made to Stamford Hospital Foundation (Bennett Cancer Center), 1351 Washington Blvd. Suite 202, Stamford, CT 06902.