L. Taylor Millington

BARRE TOWN - L. Taylor Millington, 95, of Wildersburg Common passed away before midnight on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Born on January 8, 1925 in Burlington, he was the son of Lester and Maude (Hill) Millington, Sr. He attended elementary school in Burlington. The family then moved to Waterbury, where he graduated from Waterbury High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and in January 1943 he left Waterbury to serve on the USS Bolivar in the Pacific during WWII.

On November 21, 1959 he married the love of his life Mona Granger in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre, where they raised their three sons.

Taylor was employed at National Life Insurance Company for 31 years, retiring in 1986 as an officer of the company. His memberships included the Montpelier Lodge of Elks #924, the American Legion Post #10-Barre and Post #59- Waterbury, and the VFW Post #792 of Montpellier.

Throughout his life, Taylor enjoyed Thursday night racing at Thunder Road from “Bud Hill”, and spending time with family and friends participating in various outdoor activities. In his retirement years he enjoyed time spent wintering in NC, both on the golf course and at the beach. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family - especially at Christmas!

Survivors include his wife, Mona Millington of Barre Town; his sons Brad Millington and his wife, Lori of East Montpelier; Scott Millington and his wife, Lisa of Statesville NC; and Jeff Millington and his partner, Jessica of Walden; his grandchildren Becky (Michael) Olmstead, Bobby (Jen) Millington, Caleb Millington, Ryan Millington, and Megan Partlow; his great-grandchildren Jack, Elliott, Piper, Michael, Kiptyn, and Aiden; his sister Ann (Clyde) Reed, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Jean and brother-in-law Roger Hoffman.

A service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the convenience of his family in the spring of 2021 at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.

The family would like to give special thanks to CVHHH for their wonderful care and support, and to Brenda Lane (private care nurse) for her dedication and devotion during this very difficult time.