Jonah Taylor

MILLERTON — Jonah Taylor, infant son of Jessica and Daniel Taylor of Millerton, died Aug. 26, 2011, at Sharon Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Blake Taylor of Millerton; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Carol Lyman of Millerton; his paternal grandparents, Thomas Taylor and his wife, Lynn, of Copake, and Ellen Jaquis and her husband, Thomas, of Portland, Ind.; his maternal great-grandmother, Jean Hansell of Lakeville; his paternal great-grandparents, George and Jean Taylor of Dover Plains; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services were held Sept. 1 at the Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions (for children’s books) may be made to the North East-Millerton Library, PO Box 786, 75 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546. The Hufcut Funeral Home in Dover Plains has charge of arrangements. To send the family an online condolence go to www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.

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