March 28, 2024

Dorothy M. Taylor

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Dorothy M. Taylor, 95, of Lincoln Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on November 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Franklin T. Taylor.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Randolph C. and Mary A. (Grace) Baggesen, she lived in Riverside for 54 years.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Providence V.F.W. Cahill Post #646 Women’s Auxiliary. She was on the C.B. Circuit known as, “Dynamite Grandma.” She enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing the piano, singing and spending time with her loving grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Patricia Champagne of Columbia, CT, Franklin Taylor of Riverside, Randy Taylor and his wife Joanne of Riverside, Dorothy Dias of Riverside, Joan Brightman and her husband Bruce of Cranston and James Taylor of Riverside; nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late John G. Taylor and sister of the late Mary Kempf, Virginia Yaremchoak, Joan Laprocina and Randolph, Charles and Edward Baggesen.

Her funeral service will be held on Saturday December 7, 2019 in the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 2 p.m. Calling hours are Saturday 12 noon- 2 p.m.

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