Phyllis G. Taylor Obituary (1925 - 2018)

Waterville - Phyllis Georgina Taylor, 93, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at Maine General Medical Center. She was born on January 18, 1925 in Middleboro, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Gager. In 1938, Phyl moved to Waterville, ME where she graduated from high school. She married and was a loving mother to four children. A nature enthusiast with a lifetime passion for learning, she pursued numerous careers, interests, and courses. She adored family, the Spanish language, and computers. Her overarching message to her family was "knowledge is one thing that cannot be taken from you." Up until her last days, she was an avid reader who completed the crossword daily. Phyl retired as the Director of the Humane Society Waterville Area, where she spearheaded animal welfare education in public schools. She went on to hold various positions throughout the community including the Colby College bookstore, the Paragon Shop, and as a caregiver. She was a member of the literacy volunteer program and delighted in teaching others to read. She loved playing bridge and going to lunch with her Thursday group friends. Phyl is predeceased by her beloved sons David, William, and Steven Taylor, her brother and sister-in-law Everette and Virginia Gager and their son, James Gager. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Jan Taylor of Waterville, granddaughter Jessica Taylor of Washington, D.C., grandson Mark Taylor and his wife Simona stationed at Travis AFB, great grandchildren Claire and Devon Taylor, daughter-in-law's Lumina Taylor of Caribou and Cathy Taylor of Waterville, her nieces and nephews, and by all of her many friends. The family would like to thank MGMC 2W and The Palliative Care teams for their quality and comforting care. A special thank you to Rev. Julianne for her spiritual guidance. A memorial service will be held at the Waterville Universalist Unitarian Church in the spring, notice to be published. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www. gallantfh.com In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Home for Little Wanderers 93 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine 04901