Irene Taylor

Irene Taylor, 96, of Frenchtown, NJ, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home.

Born August 4, 1922 in Trenton, NJ, Irene lived in Frenchtown for the past 60 years. She was a member of the St. Edward the Confessor R.C. Church in Milford, NJ. Irene was an avid bingo player, loved her flowers, and gardening. She enjoyed sewing, clothes shopping, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Daughter of the late John and Catherine (Murphy) Friday, Irene is survived by her daughter Shirley Trout of Frenchtown, NJ, her son Richard Taylor and his wife Elaine of Holland Township, NJ, nine grandchildren, as well as several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Irene is predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Harry Taylor, as well as her sons Harry Taylor, Jr., Charles Taylor, and Robert Taylor, her daughter Helen Silverthorn, her brother John Friday, and her sister Katherine Rapagna.

The family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 7-9 PM at the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Holland Township, NJ. Funeral services will begin on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Edward the Confessor R.C. Church in Milford, NJ. Interment will follow at the Frenchtown Cemetery in Frenchtown, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards the Confessor R.C. Church, 61 Mill Street, Milford, NJ 08848 or Hunterdon Hospice Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Condolences

From: Edward C. Meyers Jr.
Shirly, I am sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

From: joyce lutz
our thoughts and prayers are with you your mom was a good woman who saw the best in everyone we were blessed to have known her Joyce, Brenda, Dale and Samantha

From: Ruth and Jeffrey Lutz
Sorry to hear of the passing of Irene

From: David and Melody Gano
Sorry to here of your Mom's passing May you find peace in knowing She's in a better place.

From: Gary and Gloria Rinker
Dear Shirley and Family, Gary and I send our love and deepest sympathy to you all. Irene will be remembered for the beautiful soul she was. We enjoyed going out with you. We shared some happy memories and will always think of her fondly. Peace and God's grace to you all.

From: Jim Melicharek
Hi Shirly, So sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember all the Sunday breakfasts at Ma-Dees we shared while you worked. Hope all else is going well for you. My Very Best Jim

From: Cheryl Sujet and Gary Sujet
Shirley and family members I am sorry for your loss. Irene was a special person who loved Bingo and her life. She will be missed.

From: Sue Philkill
Dear Shirley, I was saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending you prayers and hugs, Sue

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