8/25/15: Poloncarz, Hoak Honor Norman & Nancy Taylor as August 2015 Seniors of the Month

Modified: August 25, 2015 9:00am

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8/25/15

Norman and Nancy Taylor Named Citizens of the Month


Wed for 70 Years, Couple Share Deep Commitment to Volunteerism, Community Service

ERIE COUNTY, NY—Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Commissioner of Senior Services Randy Hoak and enthusiastic seniors at the Alden Senior Center to honor Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Nancy Taylor as “Seniors of the Month” for August 2015. Mr. Taylor accepted the honor for his wife Nancy, who passed away last year but until then was an inseparable partner for 70 years of wedded life in volunteering at the Erie County Home, the Ewell Free Library, and at numerous other community organizations.

“Norm and Nancy Taylor embodied a spirit of volunteerism and the desire to actively give back to their community, and while Mrs. Taylor has passed away, I am pleased to be here today to honor both her and Norm as ‘Seniors of the Month’ for August 2015,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “The Taylor’s unfailing teamwork and selfless desire to help others, demonstrated in so many ways over the years, highlights their deep love for each other and for the people around them. They have had a tremendously positive impact on their community.”

Senior Services Commissioner Randy Hoak added, “Norm and Nancy have brought joy to thousands of people that many had forgotten. Their example and dedication to their community will live on through those they have taught and touched over the years."

High school sweethearts, the Taylors were married on Christmas Day, 1944. Mrs. Taylor volunteered at the gift shop in the Erie County Home for 30 years, and often joined in singing while Norm played the piano to entertain residents. The Taylors were also fixtures at the Alden Presbyterian Church every Sunday, playing piano and singing with the choir. Additionally, they were active and involved volunteers at the Ewell Free Library in Alden, where Mr. Taylor served on the Board of Directors.  An Eagle Scout earlier in life, in 1986 Norm formed Boy Scout Troop 82, becoming its first Scoutmaster with help from the group’s Assistant Leader, his wife Nancy. The Taylors were presented with the Alden Chamber of Commerce Award in July 1998.

 

For more information:

On the Erie County Department of Senior Services, visit  http://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices