George T. Taylor

DOVER PLAINS — George T. Taylor, 83, a lifelong resident of Dover Plains, died Dec. 13, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Mr. Taylor had owned and operated George M. Taylor and Son in Dover Plains, since 1947, and also owned and operated Taylor Energy in Broad Brook, Conn. He was born on March 10, 1929, in Dover Plains, the son of the late Mildred J. (Barry) and George M. Taylor. On May 6, 1950, in Dover Plains, he married Jean C. Ahner, who survives at home. Mr. Taylor graduated from Dover High School, class of 1947. He was a member of the Dover-Wingdale Chamber of Commerce, a life member of the Dover Lions Club and the Pawling Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Hudson Valley Oil Heat Association. Mr. Taylor was an avid collector of antique cars and a member of several antique car associations. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Millbrook. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Thomas A. Taylor and his wife, Lynn, of Hillsdale, Robert M. Taylor of Annapolis, Md., David J. Taylor and his fiancée, Cathy Hahn, of Newtown, Pa., Michael G. Taylor and his wife, Diana, of Monson, Mass., and Greg J. Taylor and his wife, Beverly, of Lebanon, N.H.; 13 grandchildren, Kevin Taylor and his wife, Sara, Daniel Taylor and his wife, Jessica, Zachary Taylor and his wife, Amy, Darius Taylor and his wife, Melissa, and Mark, Ashley, Megan, Brittany, Jonathan, Mathius, Nathaniel, Colleen and Ryan Taylor; and four great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Jaxon, Blake and Abigail Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Walter W. Taylor; a sister, Lyda Palmer; and a great-grandson, Jonah Taylor. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Dec. 17 at St. Joseph Church. Burial followed at St. Charles Cemetery in Dover Plains. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph’s School Fund, PO Box 587, Millbrook, NY 12545. Please note on contribution “In Memory of George Taylor.” For directions or to send the family an online condolence, go to www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.