Gayle Eileen Taft Obituary
We announce the death of Gayle Eileen Taft of Campbell, New York, who passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 72. Gayle will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gayle Eileen Taft to pay them a last tribute.
Gayle will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Gayle will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Gayle’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nolan Butler and Carrie Butler (Dauchy). She is survived by: her husband James W. Taft; her pet Taft of Campbell, NY; her daughter Tracie Butler of Avoca, NY; her grandchildren, Sam Bradshaw, Ryan L. Travis, Dartanion Wood and Alexis Clancy; and her sister Carol Ayers of Bath, NY. She is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gayle's name may be sent to the Finger Lakes SPCA, 72 Cameron St., Bath, NY 14810 or by visiting http://www.fingerlakesspca.org or to the American Cancer Society by visting http://www.cancer.org.
