Bernice M. Taylor

Mrs. Bernice M. Taylor, age 79 of Potsdam, NY passed away at the Massena Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home in Massena, NY after suffering from a stroke in March. Friends may call at the Garner Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 20th from 4-7 pm. A funeral service will be held the next day on the 21st at the Garner Funeral Service with Rev. Lee Sweeney celebrant at 10:30 am. Burial will follow the service at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Parishville, NY. Contributions in Bernice’s memory can be made to the Parishville Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Bernice is survived by her husband Robert Taylor; son Benjamin (Heather) Fisher of South Colton, NY; daughter Rebecca Fisher LaRock of Winthrop, NY; step daughter Roberta Taylor and her companion Joe Shephard of Parishville, NY; a brother Clarence Papaw Jr. of Parishville, NY; sister Rowlena Knight of Potsdam; grandchildren Chantel, Collin, Matthew, Ashley, Alysha, Shelbi, Sydnee, Alexys and Alexander; 5 great grandchildren Ayden, River, Audrey, Jase and Gavin and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son in law Thomas LaRock Jr and sisters Ethel Trimm and Janet Wynings.

Bernice M. Taylor was born on June 15, 1944 in Potsdam, NY to the late Clarence and Lurline (French) Papaw. She was a graduate of Parishville Hopkinton Central School. She had a marriage to Frank Fisher that ended in divorce and then was married to Robert Taylor.

She worked at New York Periodicals for years and then was a cafeteria monitor at Parishville Hopkinton Central for several years until her retirement. Bernice cherished spending time with her grandchildren and the rest of her family. She enjoyed having coffee with them in her gazebo. She really enjoyed flowers. Condolences for Bernice’s family can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.