Dorothy Frances Schmidt Taylor

February 23, 1927 - October 27, 2021

Dorothy Frances Schmidt Taylor left this world peacefully after a long battle with dementia on October 27, 2021. She was 94. Born and raised in Morristown, NJ, she was predeceased by her Mother Dorothy, Father Francis, dear sister Barbara, nieces Karly and Heidi, and her beloved husband of 35 years, Edward J. Taylor Sr. She was employed at Merck & Co. Inc for 30+ years, where she worked in Financial Services and met the love of her life. Settling in Rahway, she and Ed created and enjoyed a loving home and family. She enjoyed gardening in her beautiful yard, cooking for everyone, sharing celebrations, marking milestones, picnics and parades. She was a member of the Rahway Elks and Historical Society and enjoyed bowling at the Rahway Lanes where her Uncle Bill taught her to line up her “thumb to the head pin”. She rolled a spare at 93 years. After retiring she moved down the shore with her family where she loved the beach and walking on the boards, meeting old friends and making new ones. Eventually heading further south to St Augustine, Fla, she lived her twilight years with spunk and grace and enjoyed visits with dear friends and family. She is survived by her devoted, loving family; sons, Edward J Taylor, Jr and his wife Suanne, and David W. Taylor and his wife Lisa, daughter Dorothy T. Hadley and her husband Rob, and her cherished grandchildren; Brian “Bri James”, Collin, Kerianne, Jackie, Juliet and Danny, beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. She was another mother to many and loved her grand dogs and great-grand dogs. Mom loved moonrises and sunsets which she often described in superlatives; stupendous, absolutely marvelous, spectacular and breath taking. She appreciated and created awe-inspiring moments, and in doing so, lived an awe-inspiring life. A memorial service will be planned at a future date. Donations in her name can be made to merchantssanddrovers.org or saveourseabirds.org would be greatly appreciated.