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William H. Taft Sr.

Hampden, Massachusetts

Nov 7, 1934 – Dec 19, 2025 (Age 91)

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BORN
November 7, 1934
DIED
December 19, 2025
AGE
91
LOCATION
Hampden, Massachusetts

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William H. Taft Sr.1934 - 2025HampdenWilliam H. Taft, Sr., of Hampden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. William was born on November 7, 1934, in Long Branch, New...

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my favorite person that i´ve ever met, i still can´t wrap my head around the fact you´re really gone. i get the urge to call when i think of you. one of my favorite memories with him was when he agreed on going for a drive right after i got my license. we took a long drive around hampden, monson, palmer, and we eventually got lost. laughing and giggling about the scary and narrow roads we went down, we finally got back home in one piece. grandpa was always there to cheer me up and never...

Bill I cried when I heard you passed but also smiled because our last encounter was all smiles and laughter.You definitely brought joy to my heart each day with you and I will keep you in my mind and heart always.Rest peacefully Darling.

Grandpa Taft was one of my favorite humans in the world- I´ve had many fond memories of him- from sledding down his hill in the backyard and hanging out around the holidays with his fake teeth and all of his jokes he always had. He will greatly missed.

I was so sad to find out that Mr Taft passed away.I remember meeting him when I first was dating my husband.Bill took us to his parents house and Bill sr and Dottie opened up their home to a crew of not sober individuals!He brought out his guitar and they cooked venison and we all laughed.He liked to make people laugh.My family and I always looked forward to seeing Bill sr and Dottie on holidays and family gatherings.Dottie with her sparkling blue eyes and he with a witty comment.You knew he...

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