Wanda Taylor

Taylor, Wanda
COLONIE - Wanda L. Taylor, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.
She was born in Plattsburgh, and was the daughter of the late Norman and Marion Gonyea. Wanda was predeceased by her husband, Lindley "Lenny" Taylor, in 2022.
Wanda was a talented artist with expertise in dollmaking, painting and as a ceramics instructor. She was a devout Catholic, and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Wanda is the mother of Mark (Denise) Taylor, Todd (Colleen) Taylor and Craig (Donald) Taylor. She is the grandmother of Justin Taylor; and great-grandmother of Clayton Taylor. Wanda is the sister of Jacqueline Elie; and the late Mary Ellen Shank and Barbara Vezina. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Wanda's family on Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2733 Albany St., Schenectady. Private interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, N.Y. 10018. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com