Faith Lois Taylor, 93, of Bangor, passed away August 1, 2023, with family by her side.
She was born to the late Lewis and Viola Bennett on Jun 5, 1930, in Bangor, Maine. Faith graduated from Bangor High School in 1948 and received her degree from the University of Maine in 1977.
She married the late Edward Taylor in 1949 and they lived in Bangor for sixty-seven years. Faith is survived by two children: Lisa Doucette of Old Town; and James Taylor of Portland. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Michael Taylor of Seminole, Florida; Eric Taylor of Jacksonville, Florida; Emily Hutchins of South Portland; Andrea Bouchard of Old Town; Brandon Doucette of Wichita, Kansas; and five great-granddaughters. Faith was predeceased by her loving husband in 2016, and by her son Michael in 2022.
Faith had a passion for music. She enjoyed playing the piano for friends and family. Faith began her special education career in the late 1960s at the Children’s Opportunity Center in Brewer, playing the piano for clients. While at C.O.C., Faith realized her career path and focused on obtaining her college degree. She later became a teacher in both the Brewer and Bangor public school systems, retiring in 1985. She passed her appreciation of music on to her children. Faith was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.
The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at a celebration of life to honor Faith, 1 pm to 3 pm Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor.
Those who wish to remember Faith in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the American Heart Association. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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She was born to the late Lewis and Viola Bennett on Jun 5, 1930, in Bangor, Maine. Faith graduated from Bangor High School in 1948 and received her degree from the University of Maine in 1977.
She married the late Edward Taylor in 1949 and they lived in Bangor for sixty-seven years. Faith is survived by two children: Lisa Doucette of Old Town; and James Taylor of Portland. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Michael Taylor of Seminole, Florida; Eric Taylor of Jacksonville, Florida; Emily Hutchins of South Portland; Andrea Bouchard of Old Town; Brandon Doucette of Wichita, Kansas; and five great-granddaughters. Faith was predeceased by her loving husband in 2016, and by her son Michael in 2022.
Faith had a passion for music. She enjoyed playing the piano for friends and family. Faith began her special education career in the late 1960s at the Children’s Opportunity Center in Brewer, playing the piano for clients. While at C.O.C., Faith realized her career path and focused on obtaining her college degree. She later became a teacher in both the Brewer and Bangor public school systems, retiring in 1985. She passed her appreciation of music on to her children. Faith was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.
The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at a celebration of life to honor Faith, 1 pm to 3 pm Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor.
Those who wish to remember Faith in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the American Heart Association. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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