July 31, 1928 – November 1, 2025

Herbert Bruce Taylor of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1928, to the late Leroy Taylor and Evelyn Fiddner Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, George Taylor and Kenneth Taylor, and his sisters, Ethel Naslund and Joan Taylor. He is survived by his nieces, Cheryl Douglas, Pamela Solberg, and Kristen Proulx.

Herbert was educated in the Bethel, Connecticut, school system and at Danbury State Teachers College. He went on to earn additional degrees from the University of Connecticut, Yale University, and the University of Michoacán in Morelia, Mexico.

He devoted 38 years to teaching elementary school, beginning in Woodbury, Connecticut (1950–1955), continuing in Wilton (1955–1960), and concluding his career in New Canaan (1960–1989). He was a proud member of the National Education Association and the Connecticut State Teachers Retirement Association.

Throughout his teaching career, Herb spent his summers traveling the world. Following his retirement, he remained active in the Senior Centers of New Canaan and Norwalk, where he pursued his interests in oil painting, ink drawing, and stained-glass art. He also volunteered for several years at the Waveny Care Center.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan, CT.  Visitation will be at 1:00 followed by memorial service at 1:30. Private interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Bethel, Connecticut.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Waveny Care Center, New Canaan, CT.

The family wishes to express deep appreciation to his Connecticut family—Tom, Martha, Marcella, Gary, and many other special friends—together with Staying Put in New Canaan and the Waveny care team, for their dedicated care, love, and heartfelt devotion.

A friend of Bill W. since 1975.

The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan CT 06840. For online condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com