Donald O. Taylor

December 22, 1935 - January 8, 2018

Donald O. Taylor, 82 of Busti - Sugar Grove Road, Jamestown, N.Y., passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1935 in Corry, PA, the son of the late Glennard and Belle Woodard Taylor. Don was raised and educated in Sugar Grove and graduated from Sugar Grove High School. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also an avid collector of various items. He enjoyed following the Buffalo Bills and also watching NASCAR. Don enjoyed spending his mornings at the New Beginnings Restaurant having coffee with his friends and interacting with the staff. He was a member of the Busti Golden Agers. Don recently lost his long- time cat companion Rasstuss. Don worked at Monofrax as a mold setter and retired from there with thirty years of service. He was also a former manager at Busti Trailer Park. He is survived by three sons: Troy D. Taylor of Lakewood, N.Y., Brian J. (Kim) Taylor of Jamestown, N.Y., Gilbert W. Taylor of Fredonia, N.Y.; two daughters: Marie J. Austin of Jamestown, N.Y. and Amy D. Taylor of Sacramento, CA, a stepson: Arthur (Sherri) Johnson of Panama, N.Y., five step daughters: Tina Taylor of Jamestown, N.Y., Elaine (Matt) Adams of Jamestown, N.Y., Jeanette Robinson of Custer City, PA, Patricia (Jon) Wennberg of Jamestown, N.Y. and Linda (Rick) Olson of Lakewood, N.Y.; a sister: Marlene (Ron) Hamilton all of Columbus, PA. He is survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Taylor whom he married on January 8, 1972 and who died on August 24, 2002; three daughters: Deborah B. Taylor, Lisa A Taylor and Gina D. Larvic; two step daughters: Judith Titiso and Bonita Johnson; four brothers: Jackson, Virgil, Carl and Wilbur Taylor and a sister: Zelda Volk. A private service will be held by his family. Burial will be at Busti Cemetery, Busti, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 113 E. Second Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, Chautauqua County Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, N.Y. 14750 or to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. To light a candle or to send condolences to Don’s family please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.