Final Salute

WANTON- Earl R. Taylor, age 96, passed away on Monday, June 5th, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by loving friends.

He was born in Swanton on April 6, 1927, to the late George and Frances (Martin) Taylor.

Earl started his military career with the Vermont Militia which prepared him for his service as a Naval veteran in World War II, and the Naval Seabees (Construction Battalion Reserve) for 36 years, achieving highest honors non- commissioned officer of Chief. Earl was a member of 76 Lodge #14 F&AM. His proudest accomplishment, along with his brother Donald, was building the EAA Chapter 613 Hanger, now known as the Taylor Aviation Center. Along with building houses on Taylor Drive with his father and brother, he was owner/operator of Taylor Marine and The Dairy Bar. Earl retired from Union Carbide after 30+ years. In Earl’s later years, Earl was a devoted caretaker to his wife Betty, and was always helping many of his closest friends

He is survived by his daughter, April Putnam and her husband, Dana; granddaughter, Ashley Putnam; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Shirley Taylor; special friends, Laura and John Simon, Ann and Raymond Hakey, Curtis and Janice Brusoe, Pat Gaboriault, Tammy Tuttle, MaryRose Fahy, Betty Renaudette, Mary and John Wood, and John and Shirley Fitzgerald.

Earl was predeceased by his parents, his wife Betty; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, and Arnold; and sister, Norma.

Friends and family are invited to Earl’s Life Celebration to include a Graveside Service with Military Honors, on Friday, June 16th, 2023, at 4:00PM at Riverside Cemetery, North River Street, Swanton, VT

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Earl’s memory may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 38 Grand Ave., Swanton, VT 05488 or, The Masonic Lodge, 62 Merchants Row, Swanton, VT 05488.

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Published by Goss Life Celebration Home – Swanton on Jun. 7, 2023.