OAKLAND – Hardy Taylor, 86, passed away on Feb. 5, 2024, at home with his wife and dog, Bo, by his side.

Hardy was born and lived in Oakland his entire life. He was born to Albion and Marie (Littlefield) Taylor with no siblings. His first wife was Carol Furbish and they had four children. They are Susan (Michael) Eller, Michael (Linda) Taylor, Jeffrey (Linda) Taylor and Daniel (Cathy) Taylor. Children, Susan and Michael are predeceased; as well as his parents. Hardy later married Gloria Olafson of Farmington. Gloria’s two sons, Ted (Marlene) Bradley and Tony (Trish) Bradley were a part of Hardy’s life. Hardy enjoyed many grandchildren, including great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Hardy’s passions included motorcycles, four wheeling, trips to Laconia, N.H., the camp in Avon and his backyard ducks and turtles.

Hardy is most noted as the second owner of A. L. Taylor and Son after his father. This was a very popular small engine sales and repair shop on Heath St. in Oakland. Hardy also had much fun working at Port City Auto Auction in Richmond.

The absolute number one thing Hardy did, from his heart, was to serve his community and those around Oakland, for most of his life. Hardy started helping the fire department at 14, then officially spent 60 years with the department. He started as a helper and ended as Deputy Chief for years. He was also in rescue service for many years. Hardy will be dearly missed by his family and the Town of Oakland.

A Celebration of Life will be published at a future date.

The family welcomes donations to the

Oakland Fire Fighters Association

P.O. Box 187

Oakland, ME 04963

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