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Herbert ''Vall'' Taylor

May 27, 1920 — January 23, 2011

Herbert ''Vall'' Taylor

Mr. Herbert "Vall" Taylor, a 50-year resident of Melrose, died on Sunday evening, January 23, 2011 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 90.

Born on May 27, 1920 in Bristol's Hope, Newfoundland, Canada, he was one of ten children of the late James D. Taylor and Isabel (Adams) Taylor.

Mr. Taylor, affectionately known by many as "Vall" was raised and educated in Newfoundland.In 1948, he moved to the United States where he became a carpenter and was a 50-year member of the Carpenter's Local 40.Herbert Taylor was an active member of the Wyoming and Fidelity AF&AM Lodges for 25 years and was a 47-year member of the First United Methodist Church.Vall loved ice skating and was a big fan of the Boston Bruins.

Herbert "Vall" Taylor was the beloved husband of Marion V. (Snow) Taylor with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.Devoted father of Ruth Y. Murphy of Fitzwilliam, NH and Jacqueline A. Taylor of Melrose.Dear brother of Grace Gilford of Topsfield and the late Hedley Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Rita Saunders, George Taylor, Laura Rowe, Eugenie Parsons, Mary Taylor and Helen Payne.Cherished grandfather of Andrew P. Murphy, Brian T. Murphy and Christine Y. Murphy.Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St, Melrose on Saturday, January 29 at 11:30 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St, Melrose on Friday from 4-8 PM.Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
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Visitation

Friday, January 28, 2011

4:00 - 8:00 pm

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Funeral Service

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Starts at 11:30 am

First United Methodist Church

645 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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Interment

Saturday, January 29, 2011

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