After an extended illness, and surrounded by his loving family, Rick passed on March 2, 2025.
He was a native of Hopkinton, living there his entire life until recently residing in Gilmanton Ironworks, New Hampshire. He was born on September 1, 1947.
Rick graduated from Worcester boys trade school as a machinist.
He worked more than 30 years at Moisture Systems as a General Manager in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Rick was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved being out on his boat. Most of all enjoyed spending time with his family & friends.
He was the son of the late Cecil and Ida (Johnson) Taylor.
He was predeceased by his devoted wife, Donna (Drowne) Taylor, sister; Sandra DeSantis, and sister; Diana Pond.
He leaves behind his children, Lori Ketchopulos and husband Chris of Kingfield, Maine, Jen Distasio and husband Steve of Hopkinton, Massachusetts; Rick Taylor and wife Cindy of Gilmanton Ironworks, New Hampshire.
He also leaves his siblings; sister, Ann Alexander and husband Jim of Northbridge, Massachusetts; and his brother, Robert Taylor of Upton, Massachusetts, his grandchildren; Cameron Sewall and wife Hallie, Katelyn & Adam Distasio, and Arianna Taylor, and one great grandchild; Bodie Sewall and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
