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Roland Taylor Obituary

NEWPORT - Roland H. Taylor passed away suddenly on Sept. 9, 2013. We lost our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, partner and best friend.

Rolly was born in Natick, Mass., in 1932. He graduated from Natick High School where he played on the championship football team. He served two years in the U.S. Army, attended Stonier Graduate School of Banking and graduated from Williams College Graduate School of Banking.

Roland started his career at the Framingham National Bank. During his 37 years, he worked his way up, retiring as president of Merchants National Bank in Dover.

He was community-minded and especially enjoyed his service to the Rotary Club. He particularly enjoyed their spirited competitions with members of the Lions Club as well.

Rolly was a hard-working family man who enjoyed every minute of his life. He always had several projects going (when he wasn‘t golfing). One of his best friends said that he never knew a day when Rolly wasn't happy.

He was predeceased by Mary, his wife of 56 years, his sister Grace, his brother "Buddy" and his grandson Timothy.

He is survived by his son, Roland H. "Gus" Taylor Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; his three daughters, Nadine Moran and her husband, Timothy, of Colchester, Vt., Susan Sanborn and her husband, William, of Newport, and Laura Trow and her husband, Jeffrey, of Sunapee; his foster son, William MacKenzie and his wife, Debra, of Swansea, Mass.; his 12 grandchildren, Jennifer, Molly, Roland III, Joseph, Jessica, William Jr., Matthew, Benjamin, Jeremy, Joshua, Tonya and Mark; and 12 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cooper, Maya, Owen, Benjamin, Jasmine, Brayden, Xavier, Brayden, Cameron, Arabelle and Lilyanne; his companion, Betty Lombardo and her children, Peter, Linda and Chelsea.

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SERVICES: Relatives and friends may call on the family at the Newton-Bartlett Funeral, 42 Main St. in Newport on Friday, Sept. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the East Croydon Cemetery on Cash Street in Croydon.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: The Flying Yankee Restoration Group, Inc. at P.O. Box 145 N. Woodstock, NH 03262 www.flyingyankee.com or the charity of one's choice.

Published by Union Leader on Sep. 12, 2013.
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Don´t know if it isn´t too late to send a message, to know he, my foster Dad, passed away made me feel kind of sad. I spent a few months with that lovely family but I learned so much with them. Send my love and my appreciation wherever place they are.
My condolences to Gus, Nadine, Laurie and
Specially to Sue my dear
Foster
Sister.

Dori Garcia

School

November 14, 2021

Our prayers to the family .

Richard Ward

September 14, 2013

Our thoughts and sympathy goes out to all of Roland's family and friends. May the memories you share during this time bring you joy as you celebrate his life and grieve his passing.Some people come into our lives for a brief moment but touch our life forever. Rest in peace.

Rhonda Hausmann

September 13, 2013

We will miss his wonderful smile and his wonderful personality

Grace & Frank Schaller & lugi

September 13, 2013

Phil Dionne

Phil Dionne

September 12, 2013

My sympathy to Gussie, Deeny,Sue,Laurie, Billy and Betty. I couldn't believe when I read the obituary in the Framingham paper this morning. What a terrible loss. Rollie always had a smile and full of fun. He will be missed by everyone he knew. There are a lot of good times to reflect back on. Cheerish them all. Love you all. Neola (Jurgy) Thorsen

neola Thomsen

September 12, 2013

etty my heart is broken I love you both he was a great buddy in school I love talking to him on the computer ill miss himy heart is with you god bless you and him

jerry torrao

September 12, 2013

Betty and all of Rolly's Family - My deepest sympathy. He was the most wonderful, loving classmate.Hopefully, the thoughts and prayers of friends and family will help to ease your loss.

Bill Efthim

Bill Efthim

September 12, 2013

We'll miss that cheery smile and friendly banter.

Jim and Janice Field

September 12, 2013

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