Charlton: Steven M. Taylor, 62, of Southbridge Rd., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11 ^th , in his home after a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 36 years, Mary L. (Boniface) Taylor; his daughter, Joy Gear and her husband Matthew of South Grafton; his mother, Bessie (Marder) Taylor of Southbridge; and his granddaughter, Madilyn Gear of South Grafton; his brother and sister in law, Mark and Laurie Boniface of Sturbridge; and many Nieces and Nephews.

He was born in Richmond, VA the son of the late Peronnean Taylor.

Steven worked at the McDonalds Restaurant in Charlton before retiring in recent years.  He previously worked at the Ken's Steakhouse factory in Marlboro for several years.  Steven enjoyed hot rods, sport cars, electronics, and collecting antiques and records.  He enjoyed music and took pride in high quality sound systems.

Steven's funeral and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.