Donald Raymond Taylor

GREENFIELD CENTER – Donald Raymond Taylor, 64, of Route 9N, passed away Friday evening, July 29, 2016 at his residence. Born on December 18, 1951 to Donald and Alice (Steiger) Taylor in Mineola, the family moved to Greenfield when he was a teenager and Don served in the US Navy from 1971 to 1973. He retired from the NY Office of Court Administration in 2007 and then began driving school bus in his spare time. He loved spending the summer traveling between New York and his camp in Delaware, with his forever love, Wendy (King) Taylor and they were blissfully married for 42 years. His favorite activities were surf fishing at the beach and spending time with his grandchildren, Hailie Gardner and Wyatt Gardner.  Donald was a wonderful father and supportive of his only child, Erin Gardner and her husband, Matt Gardner. In addition to his wife and daughter, survivors include his baby brother Robert Taylor and his partner Leo of Millonockett, Maine.  A brave soul who fought hard until the end, Donald’s family would like to thank C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Dr. Pillimer, Gentivia Health Care and Hospice for all that they have done. Relatives and friends gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Greenfield Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.