Donald Curtis Taylor of Yarmouth Port, MA, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1940, in Monaville, West Virginia, to Curtis L. and Lillian L. Taylor, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 40 years, Rosemary Taylor.  He is also survived by his son, Donald Curtis (Curt) Taylor (Andrea) and stepchildren Matthew Angell (Tory) and Kristen Pate (Shawn). He was the best "Grampy" to Kaitlyn, Allyson, and Curtis Taylor; Zachary, Jacob, and Abigail Angell; and Afton and Landon Pate. He was also a proud Great-Grampy to Aspen Taylor Coenraads.

Don was an identical twin to Ronald Taylor (Maxine) and brother to Dale Taylor (Sharon, dec.), Michael Taylor (Cheryl), and Debra Rayburn (Sid, dec.). He also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Don grew up in Logan County, West Virginia, and graduated with honors from Logan High School in the Class of 1959. Don and Ron were respected in school, known as the "Taylor Twins.”  They have the distinction of being the only sibling President and Vice President of their class in the history of the school. Don was a gifted athlete and scholar, lettering in four sports—football, basketball, track, and wrestling—during his junior and senior years. He excelled academically, was an honor roll student throughout high school, and ranked 10th in his graduating class of 386 students. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Honor Roll Club, Key Club, and Varsity Club. His dedication to his Logan High School class did not end at graduation. In later years, he was busy planning, organizing, and participating in class reunions.

Don joined the United States Air Force upon graduation from high school and faithfully served his country from 1959 to 1963. During his military career, he completed tours in Texas, Mississippi, California, and Massachusetts, as well as an isolated tour in Iceland. At Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, he attended six months of comprehensive technical training as a Ground/Airborne Radar Early Warning Technician. He put those skills to use during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, flying almost daily missions along the U.S. East Coast and over the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea as an airborne radar operator aboard an EC-121 electronic surveillance aircraft. He tracked Soviet shipping and missile deliveries to Cuba, monitored submarine activities, and tracked Soviet aircraft over Cuba. His unit was cited several times for outstanding support to the country during this critical time in our history. He achieved the rank of Airman First Class (E4).

Following his military service in 1963, Don formed his own company on Cape Cod and became a Master Builder. Over the course of more than 40 years, it is estimated that he built or renovated over 300 homes and businesses before retiring in 2019. He was multi-faceted, with expertise and proficiency as an electrician, carpenter, plumber, and mechanic, often repairing breakdowns in these areas as a community "handyman."
Don was very active in his community. He served as a volunteer fireman in Yarmouth for 17 years, retiring as Captain.  He was a Little League baseball coach and umpire for over 17 years and worked with the Cub Scouts for many years. He was always eager to help wherever he could and was a good friend to many.  In his spare time, he loved to sing karaoke!  He had a silly and wonderful sense of humor, and was a good sport in making his friends and family laugh at every turn.

Don was a hunter, a fisherman, and a true outdoorsman. He thoroughly enjoyed his camp at Caribou Lake, Maine, which he shared with many friends. Many venison stews were served in his home!

Don was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He loved his family with everything he had. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, father-in-law, and an incredible grandfather to his grandchildren. As Grampy, he showed up daily for the kids' games, school events, birthdays, and just because. He was always there when the family needed a hand, from plumbing leaks and car trouble to building Pinewood Derby cars and helping with school projects. For years, Sunday dinners followed by cards brought the family together, and reunions gave them memories they will treasure forever. He loved his family, and they always felt it.

The family wishes to thank Liberty Commons in Chatham, MA, for the many years of great care and for the friendships Don made there. The staff became family. A special thanks to the "Real Housewives of Liberty Commons" for their friendship and support.

On November 11, 2026, we lost an amazing man. He will be missed more than words can describe. Heaven has gained a good one.
There will soon be a Celebration of Life in Logan, West Virginia.

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