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Dorothy R. Taylor

  • September 8, 1919 - December 2, 2011
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“I have so many wonderful memories of Dorothy, my Mamacita! She helped to keep me sane at DYFS for so many years. We shared some hilarious...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Jackie Friedman-Collins a/k/a Brat - NJ

“I have so many wonderful memories of Dorothy, my Mamacita! She helped to keep me sane at DYFS for so many years. We shared some hilarious...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Jackie Friedman-Collins a/k/a Brat - NJ

“I have so many wonderful memories of Dorothy, my Mamacita! She helped to keep me sane at DYFS for so many years. We shared some hilarious...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Jackie Friedman-Collins a/k/a Brat - NJ

“To Greg and Family: You are in my prayers during this difficult time. You have my sincerest condolences. Sincerely, Lylene Flores ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Lylene Flores - Middetown, NY

“To The Family of Mrs. Taylor: When my daughter and I moved into 599 Broadway, 10 years ago, we became the next door neighbors of Mrs. Taylor. We...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: GEORGIANN MOORE - PATERSON, NJ

“Grandma Dot, you're already deeply missed. I'll miss our visits, and you walking me to the "front door." Next time I see you, you'll be greeting me...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Ciara - Nyack, NY

“Our condolences on the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in our prayers. ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Mike & Maryanne Ioli - Oakhurst, NJ

“To Doug Taylor and Family: With deepest sympathy, know that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Phillips - East Orange, NJ

“Greg, please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. "Life...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Nayda Perez - Paterson, NJ

“Death leaves a hartache no one can heal.Love leaves a memory no one can steal.You have beautiful memories. My deepest sympathy to Doug, Greg and all...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Hyacinth James - Bronx, NY

“Thanks Grandma for your love and support, you are already missed. Your welcoming smile and hug always made me feel at home. I love you and will...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Lloyd Gary Warren - San Diego, CA

“Farewell Grandma Dot, enjoy your homecoming. You have made your mark on this world now it is time to do so in your new one. Not so much of a "cretin"...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Marlene Fearon - Miramar, FL

“Gregory,my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. You are in my prayers. ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Julio Hibrea - Paterson, NJ

“My sincere condolences to Gregory Taylor and family on the passing of your Mother. May God's peace and comfort be with you in your time of sorrow....Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa R. Giles - Garfield, NJ

“My sincere condolences to Gregory Taylor and family on the passing of your Mother. May God's peace, and comfort be with you in your time of sorrow....Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa R. Giles - Garfield, NJ

“My sincere condolences to Gregory Taylor and family on the passing of your Mother. May God's peace, comfort and grace be with you in your time of...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa R. Giles - Garfield, NJ

“My sincere condolences to my good friend Gregory Taylor and family on the passing of your Mother. May God's peace, comfort and grace be with you in...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa R. Giles - Garfield, NJ

“My sincere condolences to my good friend Gregory Taylor and family on the passing of your Mother. May God's peace, comfort and grace be with you in...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa R. Giles - Garfield, NJ

“My sincere condolences to my good friend Gregory Taylor and family on the passing of your Mother. May God's peace, comfort and grace be with you in...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa R. Giles - Garfield, NJ


Mrs. Dorothy Rhett Taylor, age 92, Dot, as she was commonly referred to was born Dorothy Gaillard on September 8, 1919 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was the daughter of James Gaillard and Eliose Rhett. She spent her early childhood on Congress Street and at the age of seventeen she moved to Maryville, west of Ashley. While on Congress Street she became affiliated with Morris Brown AME Church and participated in many church activities including Sunday school. She graduated from Burke High School in 1939 and thereafter moved to Paterson, NJ where she met and married the late Henry Douglas Taylor Jr, from that union two sons were born, Henry Douglas Taylor III (Patricia) and Gregory Lewis Taylor (Charlene). Having worked all of her life, she also attended Paterson State Teachers College and eventually graduated in 1968 from Rutgers University with a Bachelor degree. She eventually concluded a successful working career with the State of New Jersey's Division of Youth and Family Services in 1986. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Pauline Wise and Ruby Gilliard and her brother, Thaddeus "Buster" Rhett. She departed this earthly realm on Friday, December 2, 2011 at roughly 3:30 p.m. She lived a truly remarkable life. Dorothy is also survived by two sisters, Julia Richardson and Lucille Seabrooks; her sister-in-law, Bessie F. Taylor; her daughter, Asli Amin; as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dearest friend, Sandra Tutt- Young.