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Gilbert Earl Taylor

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Gilbert Earl Taylor

Birth
Parsonsfield, York County, Maine, USA
Death
22 Feb 2018 (aged 95)
Parsonsfield, York County, Maine, USA
Burial
South Effingham, Carroll County, New Hampshire, USA Add to Map
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G. Earl Taylor, age 95, passed away on Feb. 22, 2018, at the home he was born in.

Earl was born on March 26, 1922, a child of the late Carl and Ruth (Wheeler) Taylor.

After graduating from Parsonsfield Seminary, Earl went on to serve in WWII in the US Army in the 531st Engineering Shore Regiment. During the war, he served in Africa and throughout Europe-receiving many decorations and citations. He went on to marry the love of his life- Alice Carter, whom he was married to for 68 years until her passing in 2014.

Earl was The Mayor of Taylor City for many years. He ran his general store in Taylor City and worked a short time at High Meadow Farms with his brother Percy. He was active in town affairs, serving on the planning board and the school board.

He was a member of the South Effingham Church preservation association, a trustee and member of the Friends of Par Sem, a 50 + year member of Charter Oak Masonic Lodge and Charter member of Effingham Historical Society. He will always be remembered for the enjoyment he had hunting, bowling, playing checkers, horseshoes, arguing politics and let's not forget watching the Red Sox.
G. Earl Taylor, age 95, passed away on Feb. 22, 2018, at the home he was born in.

Earl was born on March 26, 1922, a child of the late Carl and Ruth (Wheeler) Taylor.

After graduating from Parsonsfield Seminary, Earl went on to serve in WWII in the US Army in the 531st Engineering Shore Regiment. During the war, he served in Africa and throughout Europe-receiving many decorations and citations. He went on to marry the love of his life- Alice Carter, whom he was married to for 68 years until her passing in 2014.

Earl was The Mayor of Taylor City for many years. He ran his general store in Taylor City and worked a short time at High Meadow Farms with his brother Percy. He was active in town affairs, serving on the planning board and the school board.

He was a member of the South Effingham Church preservation association, a trustee and member of the Friends of Par Sem, a 50 + year member of Charter Oak Masonic Lodge and Charter member of Effingham Historical Society. He will always be remembered for the enjoyment he had hunting, bowling, playing checkers, horseshoes, arguing politics and let's not forget watching the Red Sox.


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