Curtis Paul Taylor

Curtis P. Taylor, 91, passed away on February 14, 2017, at the UM Shore Medical Center at Easton after a period of declining health. Curt was born in Kingwood, WV, on March 29, 1925, to Evan Opal and Myrtle Blanche (Stone) Taylor. Curt went to schools in WV and PA, graduating from high school in 1943. During high school, he worked summers on construction jobs at Andrews Air Force Base and the Pentagon where his father also worked at the time. This was his first experience seeing a big city. The day after graduation from high school, Curt and the entire senior class was drafted into the service, with WWII in full swing in 1943. He tried to join the regular Navy, but because he wore glasses, they would not allow it at the time. He went on to serve in the 114th and 629th Battalions of The Seabees, The Construction Battalion of The Navy. After much training and traveling in the States with the Seabees, his battalion sailed for Europe on a rebuilt German ship. They worked and travelled throughout England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Scotland and Ireland. He spent time on Normandy Beach as well. It was in Holland in 1945 that Curt remembers hearing that President Roosevelt had died. A sad time for most people, especially the servicemen away from home. While in Orly, France, Curt’s Battalion also worked on the building of the Orly Airport where he resided in a local monastery. Curt had the privilege to sail on the original Queen Mary after the completion of his duties in Europe. While on a driving trip down the Pacific Coast in the early 2000’s with his wife, Kathleen, Curt was thrilled to see the “Queen” again in her final resting spot in Long Beach, CA. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Curt moved from Pennsylvania to Maryland where he joined the International Union of Operating Engineers. Curt then joined and became owner of Whitfield’s Heavy Hauling where he and his wife worked until their retirement. Curt’s lifetime passion was boating. He and Kathleen spent many years boating on the Chesapeake Bay and taking memorable motor and air trips, making many treasured friendships along the way. They eventually retired to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to enjoy their life and family. In addition to his parents, Curt was predeceased by his stepfather, Glenn Whitfield; sisters, Mary Ellen Bubeck (Arlin Eric), E. Lorraine Lynn (George); brother, James Taylor (June); and stepsister, Barbara Shifflett (Ron). Curt is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen (Doucet)Taylor; stepsons, Stephen McDonald, Albert McDonald III; stepdaughter, Christine McDonald Frost (David); grandchildren, Daniel Frost and Meredith Frost O’Brien(Justin); and a very special sister-in-law, Rose Doucet Nolan, wife of the late John Nolan, and her children, Gerard “Gerry” Nolan(Kathy), Colleen Deily (Richard “Hank”), Jacquelynn “Jackie” Tintle (Paul)and their families. He is also survived by his stepbrother, George “Bucky” Taylor (Judy); stepsister, Naomi Amorus (Sonny); nephews, David Taylor (Louise), Sean Taylor (Kathy); nieces, Ellen Laurent (Bud), Christine Robertson (Jay); a daughter, Pam Marion (Richard) and a son, Jeffrey Taylor (Lou Ellen) and their families. Curt especially enjoyed spending time with his family, taking care of his lawn on his tractor and reading Louis L’Amour novels. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 100 Peachblossom Rd., Easton, MD, 21601, on Friday, March 3, at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Curt’s memory be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)-E.E. Streets Memorial Post 5118, 355 Glebe Rd., Easton, MD, 21601-3216. Burial will be held at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Curtis Paul Taylor

March 29, 1925 - February 14, 2017