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1936
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2023
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Elmer Taylor Obituary
Elmer was a charismatic man, loved by all and who never knew a stranger. He acted as Union steward during his career at General Dynamics Electric Boat and was a member of the Masonic Chapter and the Lions Club of New London. Elmer, known to many as Mr. Taylor or "Fudd," was truly one-of-a-kind, with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He dedicated all of his time to helping others, including mentoring for Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteering at the New London Community Meal Center. His legacy lives on to the many whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Taylor; his siblings, Ertha, Clarence, Dean and Loretta; his son James Epps Jr. and his wife Donna; his daughter Marcia Epps-Gillen and her husband Michael; his granddaughter Brandy Mitchell; and his grandchildren, Michael, Anthony and Alissa Malhoit. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Olee, Lewis and Shea Taylor; his wife Pauline Johnson Taylor; his son Tony Taylor; and his daughter Lisa Binion. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 60 Blackhall Street, New London. Burial will take place directly after the church service at Cedar Grove Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New London Community Meal Center, 12 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT 06320. The Lester Gee Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ida Brown Kleiner
December 15, 2023
My condolences to the family. Elmer was such a nice man. I remember him from the New London Lion´s Club. May he Rest In Peace.
Sandra C. Avery
November 15, 2023
Sending condolences to Marcia & family and to E&N. Rest in peace Mr. Taylor.
Stephen Embry
November 15, 2023
A wonderful man, and great partner. Deeply missed, always loved
Michelle Eleazer
November 15, 2023
My condolences to the family I truly remember him from growing up here in Groton and I had a conversation with him years ago about that as a matter of fact rest in peace
Mariette Brown
November 15, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear Elmer has passed. I loved working with him over the years, and always loved his garden behind our office, with his green beans growing on the neighbor's fence. I so admired his calm and easy way of being. He will be missed.
Joseph Souza
November 15, 2023
Doris @ Family, I'm sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
Joseph Souza
Mike
November 14, 2023
To all in the Taylor family,
Please accept my condolences. Living on Grabner Drive for many years, I would often see "Mr. Taylor" exiting his blue mustang or the brown Ford truck. I'd stop and ask how he and the family was doing, he'd just smile and give me a heads-up on everyone's goings-on, then ask how my Mom&Dad were. I will miss his smile and easy way and will keep him and the Taylor family in my prayers.
Michael McGuinness
Alvivian Aaron
November 13, 2023
Condolences to the family of E. Taylor. A good friend, mentor, and positive work model. Thanks for being there.
Barbara Gomes
November 13, 2023
Dear Doris, Marcia, Jimmy & family. My sincere condolences on the loss of Elmer. Such a nice person & neighbor. My husband Joe liked going over & having talks with him, especially when he smelled those ribs being Barbecued. He sure could cook. May God bless him & May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, the Gomes Family.
Tracy Vollrath
November 13, 2023
My condolences to the family.
Jeffrey L. Walker
November 12, 2023
May you rest easy Mr Taylor and thank you for being so kind to the Walker family.
Carl Orsini
November 12, 2023
I have only good memories of Elmer from our time together at EB union functions. Rest in Peace.
Mary Anne Alfieri
November 12, 2023
Doris sending you my deepest sympathy
Maria & James Ventura
November 12, 2023
To Doris, Marcia & his loved ones our condolences. Knew Mr. Taylor for years as a master of all trades & a loyal friend. If he could help you out he wouldn´t hesitate. Rest in peace - we´ll meet for a martini when it´s time to meet again.
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