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Taylor Young Obituary
Besides his parents, Taylor leaves a sister, Olivia Lynne Young of Groton; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth A. (Hatala) Young of Dryden, NY and David H. Young of Ithaca, NY; maternal grandparents, Janet A. McKeon and her husband Jack of Sterling and William R. Devens of Lehigh Acres, FL; maternal great-grandmother, Jean E. Danielson of Holden; two uncles, Aaron J. Young of Ithaca, NY and Michael R. Devens of Worcester; an aunt, Lynne M. Burns of Hubbardston; and a very large loving extended family. His aunt, Amy E. (Young) Cochrane, predeceased him.
Taylor was a sweet, energetic, boy who loved to dance and sing. He was born in Aachen, Germany, and we loved to carry him in our arms everywhere we went. His eyes were warm and brown filled with sparkle and sunshine, with long, flirty eyelashes. He loved his trucks and even though he just learned how to ride a big-boy bike without training wheels, he was already starting to pull "mean" wheelies and ride fast. We will miss our sweet little man. He was our little man, always helping his daddy with tools, building projects, and carrying the plants for his mommy to help plant in the garden. Blueberries and home-grown broccoli were his favorite. We still remember him coming down in his froggie rain boots and sneaking into the cabinet to eat peanut butter under the kitchen table. We love you silly boy.
We will miss your silly wake-up calls, when you pretended to be an alarm clock ("ALARM CLOCK!!!! ALARM CLOCK!!!") and play your air guitar. I will miss how you cuddled and ran your fingers through my hair holding your blue blankie, kitty cat and your dog.
He was bold and fearless, and typically performed his own acrobatic stunts and silly dance moves. He firmly believed that in the age-old struggle between trucks vs. dinosaurs….trucks win.
He is in the wind and sunshine. We can hear him dancing in the leaves and in the trees. We can feel him around us in the garden waking in the morning dew to greet us with his hugs and laughter. He is our Kokopelli boy, sprinkling the earth with music and joy, dancing in our hearts forever.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 8th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 10 a.m. in the Greendale People's Church, 25 Francis Street, Worcester. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital Trust, One Autumn Street, #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301.
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Memories and Condolences
for Taylor Young
brenda zaragoza
July 27, 2011
I am so sory for you lost Taylor is angel
Lynne Burns
July 25, 2011
To my sister, my life long best friend. I'm finding it difficult to write anything at all. I know that my insides ache so much with you, and for you. We have been able to share our lives together. I'm so thankful that I have been able to watch your beautiful kids grow up. We've shared so many of those precious moments...My favorite thing I would have to say, was watching the kids all run around and play. All the smiles and (sometimes tears) but mostly laughter...forever stitched into my heart is Taylor's loveable laugh. When you heard it, you couldn't help but laugh with him. I love you Matt, Gale, and Olivia
~ Forever & Always
Your sister,
Dave Boardman
July 23, 2011
Matt I have much love for you and your family! I will be praying for peace of mind spirit and heart for all of you.... be blesses...
July 22, 2011
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
...And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
With sympathy, A Mom of Two Boys
July 21, 2011
Dear Matt and Gale,
I am so sorry for your great loss. You have a very sweet little boy . Take comfort in knowing that you will see him again one day in heaven. His sweet spirit is with you even now.
I am a friend of your mom and dad, Dave and Betty. Your family has suffered much loss, but through suffering you are able to comfort others who will need the same comfort as you need now. I suffered through the loss of my younger brother who died when he was 20 years old. It was a tragic death. I was in so much pain, I thought I would die, but I received much comfort from others and healing from above. The pain is duller and I miss him still after 29 years, but I know I will see him again one day. You are in my prayers.
Love to you and your family,
Anita K. (Norris) Wasson - from your Covenant Love Family
Debbe Makowski
July 21, 2011
I do not know your family, but I feel your pain. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Holbrook
July 21, 2011
i am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Taylor. What a well loved young man. Just like my boy, Chad, age 18, who we unexpectedly lost in a car accident on 9/4/09. While I don't your boy, I do know the loss of a precious child. God Bless your family. Your boy is beatiful. www.chadarthurholbrook.com if you would like to read about my son.
A Mom
July 19, 2011
Trucks win!
Prayers to the family and friends.
Susan Machuga
July 18, 2011
Matt and Gale,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope those joyous memories you have bring you through this time of sorrow.
July 18, 2011
I am heartbroken for you all. We've never met, but as a mom I know how much one can love a child. What an absolutely terrible tragedy. What a beautiful tribute you have written to your sweet boy. I am so terribly sorry you are going through this heartache. What a lucky boy to have had you as his family. Peace be with you.
Julie Ryan
July 15, 2011
Matt and Gale,
I'm just heartbroken for your family. I can't imagine the incredible sadness you are experiencing. I hope you can find strength in your friends, family and a community that mourns with you.
Sending you much love and prayer.
Mariah Kelly
July 15, 2011
Your tribute to your son is absolutely beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss and can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that complete strangers (me) are sending love and prayers to you and your family during this very difficult time.
July 13, 2011
Like many others who have expressed their condolences I also never had the pleasure of meeting Taylor, and as a father, can’t imagine losing a child. I know the wonderful memories of Taylor are making it difficult right now but those same memories will bring warmth to you through the years ahead.
We must believe that somehow those that pass on before us are still close to us. One can tell in your writing that although Taylor’s life was far too short in time, it was full of happiness and love. Taylor was very fortunate to be part of such a loving family and as you said he gave all that love back.
I hope the very thought of Taylor will help you make it through this terrible time and bring you peace.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Ray – Milford MA
Holly Rooker
July 12, 2011
" Matthew, my condolences and prayers go out to you and your family, may the Lord give you all comfort in this time of need..."
Tim Sullivan
July 12, 2011
Gale,
I just heard about the terrible accident. I cannot begin to imagine how you must feel. I am so sorry to hear about it. Knowing you, I can just imagine what a wonderful boy Taylor would be. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
K Bergeron
July 12, 2011
Just reading this obit. is hitting the softspot in my heart for this family. I have four wonderful sons, and we should never take for grated what tomorrow has in line for us. May you always remember he never will leave your hearts, he is your angel. God Bless you.
The Hwacinski Family
July 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family, and let the memories you share of Taylor live forever.
Jonathan Rausch
July 12, 2011
I love you Matt, Gale and Olivia. My heart is with you. I am here for you.
The Rettigs'
July 11, 2011
deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dalalelis Family
July 11, 2011
Dear Young Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Sarah Snedeker
July 11, 2011
Ben and I were out of town when we heard the news. Our hearts are broken for you. Please know you are constantly in our prayers.
July 10, 2011
REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL YOUR LOVE ONES WILL MISS YOU
Kenny Stoddard
July 10, 2011
Gale,and the entire Devens family. Im very sorry to hear of your tragic loss.My thoughts are with you.
Pat
July 9, 2011
Hello, I've never met you but, I can sympathize with you.I know Taylor is with our loving God and he is also watching over you.I will keep you in my prayers.God be with you and your family....
Jennifer Lewis - Zabetakis
July 9, 2011
My heart broke this week when I learned about the passing of Taylor. I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow. Please know that we are thinking of you and sending you our heartfelt sympathy.
Abigail Brackett
July 9, 2011
To Olivia, I do not know you but I know the pain you feel.I lost my baby sister 3 years ago to a drowning. i was 5 years old and i want you to know i am thinking of you and your family. I am sure your brother and my sister are playing together. I feel my sister with me all the time when i see a butterfly i know it is her saying hello. Your brother will always be your angel looking over you.......
Brian Moore
July 9, 2011
May God hold you in the palm of his hand and Taylor always watch over you...please know you are loved.
Meg Coffin
July 9, 2011
You and your beautiful son are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn
July 8, 2011
What a special gift you had for such a short time. He is now your guardian angel waiting for you to reunite. Stay strong, you have many prayers from others supporting you. I am so very sorry for you and your heartache. May the little, big guy rest in peace with his trucks while waiting for you.
denise
July 8, 2011
So very sorry for you.I lost my boy too, so i know how you feel. God bless you. a mom.
Sue Merriam
July 8, 2011
Gale, Janet, Jean, and family,
This terrible sorrow will never lift, only merge into a life with Taylor in heaven.
My condolences in your dear loss.
July 8, 2011
What a terrible tragedy. My heart aches for your family. What a beautiful little boy. So very sorry for your loss.
A Mom
Rebecca Seguin
July 8, 2011
Dear Matt, Gale, and Olivia,
Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you. In everything beautiful I see and feel, I see Taylor.
Embracing you in peace and so much love.
Beck and George
Michelle Roy
July 8, 2011
What a beautiful tribute to your son.
So very saddened and sorry for your loss.
Ted
July 8, 2011
I am so sorry. I cannot even imagine what this must be like for the family. He is an adorable boy.
July 8, 2011
Even though we never knew Taylor as a parent I can feel the loss for you and your family. Please know he is in a better place and looking down on you. God Bless you and your family.
A Mom
July 8, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
A reader in RI
July 8, 2011
What a beautiful little boy. We are so very very sorry for your loss. God Bless all of you.
The Gage Family
July 8, 2011
Gale, Lynne & Family,
Even though we only met Taylor a few times, he definitely made us laugh and we are better human beings for knowing him. May the coming days and memories that you share with each other of him bring you peace and comfort.
Taylor, we look forward to the day that we will see you again; rest in peace little one.
Chrissy Medeiros
July 8, 2011
Gale & Matt, I'm so sorry for your loss. Taylor was a wonderful, beautiful little boy and he will be sadly missed. Many people love and care about your family, please find strength in that knowledge during this difficult time.
July 8, 2011
What a beautiful tribute to an adorable boy, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Thinking of you in Worcester
Gayle Alfreds
July 8, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Just a Reader
July 8, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
July 8, 2011
What a beautiful tribute to your son . . . a lovely little boy who was tragically taken too early. Your words about him allow all moms to feel the love you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family . . .Much Love from Topsfield, MA.
Amy Nerker
July 8, 2011
Gale, I am holding you in my thoughts and praying for you and your family.
July 8, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
S. S.
July 8, 2011
Rest in Peace!!! You will be missed by all!!!
Dee Higdon
July 8, 2011
Lynne and Family,
My heart is aching for all of you!! I didn't know Taylor but I know you and I know he was truly loved and sounds like a mother's dream. I am so sorry!!!
Love Dee and Family
Sympathetic Mommy Bylund Walsh
July 8, 2011
A Mother and Father should never have to be faced with the loss of their child. My heart sits heavy for you! May you find the strength and comfort from family and friends through this most difficult time.
My Sincere Deepest Sympathy to all of you.
Blessings +
Tina Paparazzo
July 8, 2011
Dear Youn family. I don't know you but I am so sorry for your loss. You pain must be unimaginable but take comfort in knowing that Taylor is with the Lord and he will forever be young. He will forever be your guardian angel. May he Rest in Peace and fly with the angels.
Patty Morrissey
July 8, 2011
"WHEN GOD CALLS LITTLE CHILDREN"
When God calls little children
to dwell with him above,
We mortals sometime question
the wisdom of his love
For no heartache compares with
the death of one small child
Who does so much to make our world,
seem wonderful and mild
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to his fold,
So He picks a rosebud,
before she can grow old.
God knows how much we need them,
and so he takes but a few
To make the land of Heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still
somehow we must try,
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye."
So when a little child departs
we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children,
Angels are hard to find.
-Unknown
July 8, 2011
To the Young family... We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our hearts. Although we do not know the pain that you all are feeling. I can tell you that your beautiful little boy left you to early. Hold onto the memories of him and he will forever be in your heart. - The Mandell's Dunstable
brenda
July 7, 2011
Sorry for your loss.may your son rest in peace..
Beth Woodcome Platow
July 7, 2011
Gale, I have always admired you -- your energy, your creativity, your spirit, and especially your kindness. In these past few years of facebook I have been admiring you as a parent. From a distance I can see how much love you have for your life and your family. I remember seeing your photos from Europe and thinking: I hope I can be a mom like that. I read your posts and feel encouraged and inspired. You are amazing and I'm so sorry for your loss. I know if anyone can feel the spirits around us, it's you. I know your sweet son will always be around you. You are in him and he is in you. You and your family are in my thoughts and I send you all love.
Megan Marshall
July 7, 2011
Gale and family...What a beautiful little boy. I am so deeply deeply sorry for your tragic loss. I can imagine that even breathing takes such effort for you all now. This was the most beautiful obituary I have ever read. I will be thinking of you through this most awful time in your life and for many many days to come. xoxo Megan (Hehir) Marshall
July 7, 2011
I don't know your family but your tragic loss has touched so many of us on Facebook...my heartfelt condolences to you as his parents and to the rest of your family members. Bev Hodgdon
July 7, 2011
May God pass his healing hands out to you all, and keep your little boy safe,happy and so looked after, until that day when you all become one again.
Sympathetic Father
July 7, 2011
You are now facing what I believe is lifes most heartbreaking,tragic and sorrowful loss that anyone could possibly face. A Mother and Father and their family should NEVER have to be faced with the loss of their child. My heart goes out to you Very Much !!! May you find the strength you need and the comfort you need from friends and family and Taylor for he will be with you FOREVER in heart and soul. My Sincere Deepest Sympathy to all of you.
July 7, 2011
A beautiful boy.. So very sorry to read of your loss, our hearts ache for the family.Will keep you and Taylor in our prayers.
Joan and Ray Champagne
July 7, 2011
We are so sorry for the tragic loss of your son. I only hope that you can find some comfort in your memories and the love of family and friends.
Megan Hemingway
July 7, 2011
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son. I also have a 4 yr old son and so I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I hope you find comfort through the love of friends and family and their support. Sending healing thoughts to you and your family at this time.
Sharon Brackett
July 7, 2011
I am saddenned to see Heaven has gained another young angel. No words I say will take away the pain. My daughter passed away at age of 2 also in a tragic accident just about 3 years ago. Know that Taylor will always be with you.. hold on to the memories....you will be in my thoughts and prayers
Tara Benedict
July 7, 2011
I am so deeply sorry to hear of this unspeakable tragedy. I can't even begin to imagine the sorrow and grief that you are going through right now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of love...
Donna Heuman
July 7, 2011
Dear Young Family, nothing anyone can say will help erase the deep pain you are all feeling! My sister lost her son and the poem "I Carry Your Heart with Me, I Carry it in My Heart" says so much! So carry Taylors heart with you Forever!! Lean on and love each other!! You are all in our thoughts and daily prayers!!!!!!
July 7, 2011
To the family of Taylor; I am a good friend of Lisa's. I am so sorry for your lost. May God be with you and your family at this time. Taylor is an angel in the beautiful heaven and you will be reunited together one day. May God be with you each and everyday.
July 6, 2011
I'm praying for your family for strength and peace through this difficult time. I'm am so truly sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Markle
July 6, 2011
In our thoughts and prayers!
July 6, 2011
My son attended Groton Community school and I just wanted to send my deepest condolences. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
Kristin
July 6, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong.
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