Sandra Taylor

Sandra Taylor
Sandra (Sandy) Halverson Taylor, age 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14th , 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, R. Chapman Taylor III (Ted), of 52 years in 2017. She is survived by their two daughters, Heather Hove Taylor of Exeter, NH and Kristen (Kristi) Taylor Baxter and her husband Robert E. Lee Baxter IV of Newfields, NH. In addition, she is survived by her three "grands", Charles Frederick (Charlie), Benjamin Douglas (Ben) and Julia Wells (Julie) Baxter, several nieces and nephews and their families, and her sister, Suzanne (Suzi) Halverson Karnatz of Marrietta, GA.
Sandy was born in Geneva, NY but grew up in Hinsdale, IL, where at the age of 9, she met her future husband. She was a proud graduate of both HTHS and the University of Michigan. After teaching in NYC and working as an executive secretary in Chicago, she re-connected with Ted, they fell in love, married, moved to Fairfield and eventually North Haven and Hamden, CT.
Sandy brought passion, generosity, and creativity to every endeavor. Her pride and joy was raising their daughters, Heather and Kristi. Sandy was a supportive partner to Ted's growing McDonald's franchise business and was also a "professional" volunteer. The communities in which she lived benefited greatly. She was actively engaged and held leadership roles with the Junior League of New Haven, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and New Haven Garden Club. She co-chaired "Project Trees" to restore New Haven green's iconic elm trees. Sandy was a supremely talented artist and crafter. She had her own business, Sandy's Craft creating, dried flower arrangements, holiday decorations, paintings, and anything she could make.
Sandy and Ted "retired" to their beloved Nantucket, where she once again became an integral member of the community, making a lasting impact in numerous organizations. In 2021, Sandy relocated to Riverwoods in Exeter, NH, residing only minutes from her family. In the short time she was there, she made her presence felt contributing her energy and talents to the community.
The hand of God was ever-present in Sandy's life, and she felt she was truly blessed in every way. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her, but our worlds are ever brighter for having her been part of our life.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27th at the First Congregational Church in Nantucket, 62 Centre Street at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Nantucket Garden Club or the First Congregational Church of Nantucket. For the full text of her obituary, see www.brewittfuneralhome.com