Patricia A. Taylor
July 1, 1937 ~ October 18, 2021
PEABODY- Patricia A. Taylor, Age 84, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing after a long illness.
Born in Concord, NH and brought up in Somerville, she was a graduate of Somerville High School and attended the Rhode Island School of Design for two years. She worked for over forty years for the ITT Sheraton Corp. in Boston as an executive secretary.
Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was a pioneer of sorts in her time when she adopted two children from S. Korea as a single mother. She was an active member of SPACE (Single Parents for Adoption of Children Everywhere). She loved children and they loved her.
Pat is survived by her son, David Taylor (Enetty) of Durham, NC, daughter Kim Vatel (Boris) of Newburgh, IN, grandchildren Marissa Taylor of Peabody, Gabriel & Munashee Taylor, and step-grandchildren all of Durham, NC.
She also leaves a niece Kathryn Taylor of Peabody, nephew Mark Taylor and his wife Maryellen of E. Weymouth, a niece Karen Taylor of Salem, and sister-in-law Dorothy Taylor of Abington. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edythe (Horton) Taylor and her brother Kenneth Taylor.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing and the hospice staff at Compassionate Care.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, October 22, 2021 at C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St, Danvers. Visitation will be held from 10AM-11AM prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers.
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My older cousin Pat has known me all 81 years of my life and we enjoyed many sleepovers as children and fun times together as we grew older. I am very proud of this timid person who loved children so much that as a single person she persisted to be able to adopt so she could have her own children to love and care for. She will be missed by many.
As I am an only child, my cousin Pat filled in as a loving sister. She was my teenage confident and adult supporter in trouble times. A most devoted mother, sister and daughter whose kindness and love will be missed by all who knew her.
There are so many wonderful memories I have with Patsy. I have known her my whole life. She started out babysitting my older siblings and then was my mom’s best friend. Patsy would come to our house every Friday night, first with her mom, Mrs. Taylor, who would always have a Manhattan with a maraschino cherry, then David came along and a little later, Kimberly was added to the happy family. We were all family. Every Friday we had pastries or baked goods and the adults had coffee too. Patsy loved her sweets! She would keep taking a small slice and then ended having an entire piece! I remember one time when I was young, Patsy took us, my mom, younger sister Marie and I to Washington DC. She drove there and then once we got there, she lost her car keys. We searched her car for quite a while and finally found them. We were to stay at the Sheraton, of course, but the room was just painted, so we couldn’t stay there because of the fumes. It all worked out and we had a great time in DC. Many years later, Patsy let me have my daughter’s birthday party at her pool. We often went to her pool, but the party with all her friends was awesome! We loved Patsy very much and spending time with her was very heartwarming! My prayers go out to David, Kim and all of her grandchildren. I will miss her and will always remember the fun times we had. Thank you, Patsy! God bless!
From the first day I met my mother in law, she was such an amazing and aspiring woman. She told me that I reminded her of her when she was my age. We laughed, talked and shortly after that, her illness progressed. I will never forget how much she welcomed me into her life. I named my daughter after her when she was born in 2017. I hope she lives up to that beautiful name of Patricia Taylor. I love you Mom (Pat). May your Soul Rest In Peace. Until we meet again. Your grandchildren will never forget who you are.
Today has been by far the worst day of my life. I had to say good bye to my protector, mother and who took on her role as my father was laid to rest. Can’t begin to tell you how tough today was. My mom was a fighter, giver and never once gave up or complained about anything in her life. Always made sure she could help or give to those that was in need. Not only my mother but a grandmother to 6 grandchildren all together ! She has given me the most special gift of what she taught me growing up. The gift of love, compassion and to be a loving parent as she was a strong mother to me. She simply inspired so many and lived the way she wanted. I thank all those that came and shared their memories of her and let all live the wat she lived. Just to be kind and giving those in need. I thank you
I know as of now my mom is watching over my sister , daughter Marissa, Gabriel, Makomboreo, Simba, Shamiso Patricia and Nashe. Thank you so much for all the amazing things you had done for us.