BOLTON
Donald T. Taylor, 93, went home to be with His Lord and Saviour Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was surrounded by his family, and his passing was quick and comfortable.
He leaves his wife of 70 years, Gene Elaine (Baker) Taylor; their two children: David B. Taylor and Donna M. Matlock, both of Bolton; two grandchildren: Alexandra G. Matlock and her husband, Arash J. Frazier, and Oliver R. Taylor; one great-grandchild, Briley D.E. Matlock; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, both here and in Ireland. He was predeceased by three siblings: his twin, Natalie M. Bettinson, Olive D. Taylor, and Robert G. Taylor.
Don was born and raised in Woburn, son of Irish immigrants Thomas G. and Sarah E. (Moffitt) Taylor. He was a graduate of Woburn High School, and attended both the University of California – Berkeley, and Bentley College, Waltham, and served in the United States Navy Medical Corps. during WWII.
A resident of Bolton since 1973, he was a former long-time resident of Reading, and served the Town of Reading for several years, as the Director of Veterans Affairs. He was then employed by “Suburban News,” a subsidiary of the Boston Globe, as an Internal Auditor for many years. Later, he was employed for more than 25 years until retirement, as Store Manager at the former Goddard’s News (later, The Paper Store) on High St. in Clinton – where he was a fixture in the downtown community.
A devout Christian, Don was a longtime member of Trinity Church, Bolton, and a former member of Park Street Church, Boston, serving on both the Board of Elders and Deacons, and in the Choir at both congregations. In addition, he devoted much of his time to area organizations, as a member of the Hudson and Clinton, MA Rotary Clubs, and as a member of the former Clinton Chamber of Commerce. He received the Rotary International “Paul Harris Fellow” award. He also served on the Board of Trustees at Lexington Christian Academy, and the Board of Directors at Avidia Bank, and Gordon College.
An avid singer, Don loved music, and often sang at weddings, accompanied by his wife as she played the organ. He was also an enthusiastic Boston Red Sox fan.
Don’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at Trinity Church, 14 Wattaquadock Hill Rd., Bolton. Burial with Military Honors will follow in South Cemetery, Bolton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at Trinity Church on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, is directing arrangements.
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