Wendell Henry Taylor

SKOWHEGAN – Wendell Henry Taylor, 52, became an angel on Sunday March 6, 2022 with his loving parents, sister and brother-in-law by his side. Wendell was born in Portland, June 22 1969 to Robert “Bob” and Margaret (Lovejoy) Taylor.

Wendell graduated in 1987 from Skowhegan Area High School where he wrestled all four years. He went on to electrical school in Calais, graduated from SMTC in Portland with several degrees, and went on to KVCC for a degree in computers. Where he became a tutor and lab tech for Bill Dolan for a few years.

Wendell was a volunteer firefighter for Skowhegan. He then moved to South Portland where he was a firefighter for Engine 1. He also worked for Protection One Security Company.

One of Wendell’s favorite hobbies was to be part of the reenactment of the Civil War in Portland. He loved gaming on his PC with his friends all around the world. He enjoyed hunting, four wheeling and snowmobiling.

Wendell loved spending time with his parents, sister, brother-in-law and especially with his favorite nephew and niece, Jake and Kally Price.

Wendell is survived by his mother and stepfather Margaret (Lovejoy) and Ricky Stewart; his sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie Jo (Taylor) and Bradly Price; his nephew and niece Jake and Kally Price; stepsister, Michelle Stewart and her significant other Dale Humphrey, all from Skowhegan; and a “brother” best friend, Lowell Cooley of Parkman;l and several aunts and uncles.

Wendell is predeceased by his father, Robert “Bob” Taylor; his maternal grandparents Wendell and Regina Lovejoy, paternal grandparents Henry and Abby Taylor, paternal grandmother, Doris Howard.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses for their professional, yet warm and loving care, during Wendell’s final days.

Graveside service June 25 at 11:30 a.m. at East Skowhegan Cemetery, Oak Pond Road, Skowhegan. A celebration of life to follow service at Ever After, 700 River Rd., Norridgewock.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. http://www.SmartandEdwardFH.com.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Wendell’s memory to the

Skowhegan Fire Assoc.

16 Island Ave.

Skowhegan ME 04976