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JOHN DONALD TAYLOR

1931 - 2015

BORN

1931

DIED

2015

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Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral and Cremation Service

178 Winter Street

Fall River, Massachusetts

JOHN TAYLOR Obituary

TAYLOR, John Donald 84, died peacefully at home on December 22nd. He is survived by Laura Foster, his beloved wife of 60 years, his sons John Donald, Jr, Marshall Foster, Peter Brodt and David Bradford, his daugher-in-laws Carlota Johnson and Mary Ann McGann, his loving grandchildren Charlie, Stuart, Margaret, Julia, Brodt, Molly, Benjamin, Sarah and Eliza, his brother Phillip B. Taylor and sister Janet Patrick Stabler. Don grew up in Upper Montclair, NJ attended Montclair Academy, The Taft School, graduated from Yale University, class of 1954 with a BA in engineering and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Don served in the Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bennington, and was a member of the RI Society of Colonial Wars. His career started in engineering, and shifted to technology sales while living in Dover, MA and Little Compton, RI. Don was an avid tennis, basketball and soccer player, who was one of two originators of the Dover town soccer program. Don was known to his family, friends and colleagues for his friendly manner, loving personality and great sense of humor. Don will be greatly missed by all. A memorial service will be held Jan. 8th at 11 AM at the United Congregational Church in Little Compton, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties Hospice Program in Portsmouth, RI or Stay at Home in Little Compton, Inc. www.waring-sullivan.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2015.

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January 2, 2016

Joseph Pires

December 29, 2015

To The Family of John Taylor,

On behalf of the members of the USS BENNINGTON P.A.C.T., please accept our condolences on the passing of your loved one. We thank you for John's service to God And Country. He may be gone from us physically but he shall be remembered always. Please know that in August of 2016 in Bennington, VT, John shall be remembered at our Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony which is held at our actual Ship's Bell Monument. As his name is read from a listing of those who have gone before us, the bell will toll in his memory.

With My Deepest Sympathy,
Joseph L. Pires
USS Bennington Historian
Calabash, NC

December 28, 2015

Don, I will never forget the enjoyment we shared at work, in Little Compton and at President's club.You were one of the finest human beings I have met in my lifetime. We all had so many good times together. Rest in peace my good friend, You will always be in our hearts. My sincere condolences to Laura and the entire Taylor family.
Steve & Sandy Therrien

December 28, 2015

I worked for many years with Don. I remember him bringing me Pepperidge Farm cookies every time he went their on a sales call. Don was quiet, funny and most of all a real gentleman. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to the Taylor family.

Donna Spinelli-Moynihan

Tim Conroy

December 24, 2015

I worked with J. Donald for many years and you couldn't find a nicer guy or a nicer family than the Taylor family. My only regret is that I didn't get a chance to see him and Laura when I was in L.C. for my son's wedding. My sincerest condolences to the entire Taylor family.

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