William Francis Taylor Obituary
William Francis Taylor of Utica, New York passed away on September 15, 2026. William, born on September 22, 1948, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Stanley Taylor and Gertrude Taylor; his cousins, Lawrence Taylor and Bruce Taylor; his wife Donna Taylor; his children, Debby Orr (Tim) of Deerfield and Brian Taylor (Jessica Taylor) of Hillsdale; and his grandchildren, Brady Orr, Kayla Orr, Liam Taylor and Emma Taylor. He was also cherished by relatives and friends who were blessed by his kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to ARC Oneida-Lewis or Upstate Caring Partners, where his grandson Brady has received services for over 18 years.
