Obituary of Diane E. Taylor

Diane E. Taylor, 73, of longtime resident of Adams, died Friday August 19 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private in the Rural Cemetery at a later time. Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home Inc, Adams, NY. Diane was born March 2, 1949 in Watertown, daughter of Ralph T. and Elizabeth (Matthews) Bacon. Following her graduation from South Jefferson Central School in 1968, she married Floyd R. “Dick” Taylor on August 31, 1968 in the Adams United Methodist Church. The couple lived in Adams the majority of their married life. Dick died December 15, 2014. She is survived by a son Don R. (Linda) Taylor, Adams; a daughter Deborah (Jeff) Broadhurst, Rodman; five grandchildren and four step grandchildren; a sister in law Barbara Parish, Adams; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a brother Douglas R. Bacon. Diane enjoyed reading, crafting, gardening together with her husband, and especially her grandchildren. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St, Watertown, NY 13601. Condolences may be shared at www.piddockfuneralhome.com