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Thomas Taylor Obituary
He was born at Westerly Hospital on Christmas Day, 1944, the son of Isabelle Caswell.
He started school at the Old Schoolhouse on Wyassup Rd. in North Stonington Village and graduated from Fitch High School in 1963.
Tommy served his country as a Paratrooper with the 2d battalion, 503rd Infinity regiment of the 173rd Airborne from 1965-1967. He received numerous commendations including two Purple Hearts; participated in Operation Junction City; was a member of the Honor Guard that received President Johnson in Vietnam in 1966; and June 29, 1966, was one of few survivors of a battle for which he received the Commendation Medal for Heroism beside Sgt. Charles Morris who received the Congressional Medal of Honor. While proud of his achievements, the Vietnam War was always a complicated and painful memory for him. He found joy and comfort as an active lifetime member of the VFW in Pawcatuck.
Tommy and his loving wife, Marilyn Lowe were married at the Third Baptist Church in North Stonington in 1973. Known as a "Swamp Yankee", he will be remembered for his love of family, especially his grandson, Thomas Brown Taylor, resourcefulness, dry humor, and all living things. His pets were always beloved companions and he had a deep connection to wildlife.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Thomas James; grandson; sister, Sandy Socha; and niece, Kathy of Benton, Missouri; Brothers-in-Law, Gary (Lin) Lowe of Westerly and Douglas (Audrey) Lowe of Beckley, W.Va. and their children.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 6th at the cemetery, 793 Pendleton Hill Rd. North Stonington.
A celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 25th, at the VFW; Memorial donations may be made to the Harley P. Chase Post 1265 VFW, 160 S Broad St, Pawcatuck CT, 06379.
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Carol Burdick
May 19, 2019
I remember Tom's family Doris,Margert, and others. My Mother Natler Burdick we also lived in White Rock along with other nice people. Time goes by but we never forget the good people that we meet along the way. God bless your family and friends.I remember Marilyn's family from No. Ston. Think about the good times as you went along the journey. Rest in Peace.
Always a friend
Carol Burdick
Leah Serrano
May 18, 2019
To Marilyn and Tom,
My condolences to the Taylor Family on the loss of a one of a kind man. I will always remember and cherish the first words out of his mouth to me, "...Good afternoon, Sir..." (considering that I am female) along with a salute or "Hey, Sarge." I've always enjoyed his company and talking with him about the military, especially then and now. A proud, charismatic, and unique person...He will be greatly missed.
Leah
Past Post 1265 Commander
May 6, 2019
Taylor Family,
It seems like yesterday when Tom and I both lived in the village of White Rock. We were next door neighbor and like family to one another.
I salute Tom for his service time we are both Vietnam veterans he is a true WARRIOR in the Indian world that I grew up in. Rest in peace Tom and may the Creator continue to watch over your family. Where we are now Tom was. Where Tom is now we shell be.
Lt. Ret. Byron Brown WPD
Donald Deane
May 5, 2019
Rest in Pease Tom welcome home brother my condolences to Tom's family.
Don Deane
class of 63 and a Vietnam vet.
Keith Smith
May 5, 2019
Marilyn and Tom,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. I always enjoyed talking with him after church. You are in our prayers.
The Smiths
Linda Eldridge
May 5, 2019
Marilyn, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
May 5, 2019
Marilyn and family...we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Tom and his sense of humor. He was a such brave man. He will be missed dearly by us and those who knew him.
With much love...Harry and Nancy Roth
May 5, 2019
With Deepest Sympathy to the Family,
The Officers and Members of the 4th District Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Mac & Carol McPhail
May 4, 2019
Marilyn & family ... so very sorry to read this. May God be with you in the days to come. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Wendy Zecchino
May 4, 2019
Marilyn, Tom and family, so sorry for your loss. May your good memories sustain you during this difficult time.
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