April 8, 2010
Taylor, Donald R.
Donald Robert Taylor, a longtime resident of Dedham and formerly of Florida, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his home in Brookline. He was 78. Donald was born February 24, 1932 in Winthrop, Massachusetts, a son of Chester and Helen (McLaughlin) Taylor. He attended Revere High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Donald worked at General Electric for 15 years before working as a machine operator for Bay State Bindery in South Boston for 30 years until his retirement. Donald was a talented woodworker who enjoyed making dollhouses. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Froia) and the former husband of the late Mary (Coyle). He is survived by his five daughters, Dawn Flaherty, and her husband Keith, of Wilmington, Ruth Tucker of Mississippi, Linda Rivard of Brockton, Judith Ferrullo, and her husband Donald, of Brockton, and Diane Sullivan, and her husband William, of Brockton; his sister, Carol Smith, and her husband Ed, of Irvine, California; his two brothers, Joseph Santoro, and his wife Diane, of Cotuit, and Robert Santoro, and his wife Anita, of Brandon, Florida; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, April 11th from 5-8 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Donald’s funeral will be held Monday at 11 AM at the Funeral Home followed by burial in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham with military honors.
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To All: We are so sorry for your loss. No matter what the age, it’s always hard to lose a family member; especially a parent. Dawn, you took real good care of your Dad during his last years and gave him the qualtiy of life that he was grateful for/appreciative of. Now, in your time of sorrow, we hope that these memories will help comfort you and ease your pain.
To everyone, I’m sorry that I can’t make it up for the service. Our thoughts and prays are with all of you. Keep a hold of all the great memories and good times you had with your dad. Everyone take care and I miss you all.
Dawn and Keith I’m so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. The Inchiercas prayers are with you. Debbie, Nick, Keith, Dana and Dean
Dawn give everyone my sympathy. I’m sorry I can’t make it up there. I really wanted to come. I will keep him and the family in my prayers.
Dawn and Keith, I am sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.