Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Antoinette Taylor, 99, lived a long and fulfilling life, passing after a brief illness. Toni was born on the first day of spring 1925, at home, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of Frederick and Addie (Soule) Lewis, descendent of George Soule of the Mayflower.

Antoinette was raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, spending summers in Jamestown, Rhode Island, in a cottage built by her grandfather, which still stands on the West Ferry side of the island, surviving The "Yankee Clipper" Great New England Hurricane of 1938. She continued to visit Jamestown, a place she cherished, until her early 80's.

Toni attended East High School, Pawtucket, RI, class of 1943, serving as Vice President of her senior class and was voted "Most Popular". A passion for people and service, she began her lifelong social habits of participating in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, staying very active in her school community. She was in several clubs, and played basketball, tennis, badminton, and was a member of the swim team. She went on to study English at University of Rhode Island, continuing her tradition of involvement serving as Sigma Kappa Chairwoman of Social Activities. She participated in student government and in many other organizations, including the rifle club. Toni was also member of the draft board and participated in the Philanthropic Education Association, which supported women in education. During World War II, she also worked at the Naval Torpedo Factory on Goat Island, RI.

She met William "Ken" Taylor in 1945 at a social mixer at Brown University. They wed in 1947 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Her rifle skills came in handy clay shooting with Ken during their honeymoon, outshooting him. They went on to start a family in 1949 with the birth of their first son, Jeffrey. In 1952, Ken was stationed at Pearl Harbor. Toni flew on her own to Hawaii with her five-week-old second child, Kim, and two-year-old Jeff. They completed their family in 1957 with the birth of Gary. In 1964 the family relocated from Rhode Island to Essex Junction, Vermont. Antoinette lived in their Essex residence until 2022.

Toni was very generous with her time, volunteering over the years at the Brownell Public Library and the Essex Congregational Church. She pushed the book cart at The Medical Center Hospital of Vermont for two decades and also delivered Meals on Wheels into her 80's. She loved travel and spent time adventuring in Europe and the U.S. Toni was a book worm and news junkie who was always up for lively political discussion. She loved to entertain and had a genuine interest in getting to know new people, hosting numerous dinner parties, luncheons, teas, and bridge gatherings in her home. For years she also ran an investment club. Toni was a serious competitor who played to win. She enjoyed tennis and golf and in her later years grew a fondness for Tai Chi. She kept a gym membership past 90 years of age.

Antoinette was predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Addie Lewis; her husband of 48 years, William Kenneth Taylor, and a great grandson, Milo Joseph Savio. She is survived by her three children; Jeffrey Taylor, (Mary Ann); Kimberly Taylor (Ric); Gary Taylor (Stephanie). Grand children Lindsay Taylor; Meggin Taylor (Martin); Emily Savio (Jacob); Katie Scherer (Walter); Maxwell Taylor

(Molly); great grandchildren Delia, Wesley, & Calvin Savio; Etta Scherer; and Finley & Bennett Taylor; as well as many cherished friends.

Interment will be in the spring and announced at a later date. Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home of Essex Junction, Vermont will be handling arrangements.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Maple Ridge Lodge Assisted Living in Essex Junction, VT for their amazing care and fellowship. Toni felt blessed to spend her final years at Maple Ridge, and was a social butterfly to the very end, enjoying friends new and old.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Age Well Association of Vermont, Brownell Public Library, and First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, VT.