Douglas D. Taggart, 77, of Caledonia, NY passed peacefully at home with his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara, by his side. Doug was predeceased by his in-laws Robert and Ethelyn Blaker, brother- in- law Herbert Blaker, and daughter in-law Katheryn Hall. Doug is survived by his daughter Suzanne (Fiancé, Stacy Prose) Taggart; son David Taggart; bonus children Corinne (Chris) Heschke; Michael Hirschman; grandchildren Anthony Mandrino, Maximus Taggart, Krystal (Morgan Mayer) Heschke and Kevin (Megan) Heschke. As well as, his great grandchildren Preston Heschke; Addalyn Heschke and Sullivan Aman; and his nephew James Blaker. Doug will also be missed by many loving friends and neighbors.
Doug worked for General Motors (where he met Barbara) for 33 years. His favorite place was their camp in Lowville, NY for 27 years – where he enjoyed all the seasons – but really loved to go snowmobiling.
After retirement, Doug was never satisfied with sitting still, so he delivered printed material for Cohber Press – and then mowed lawns at Gravel Ponds. When he did relax it was with a good book or watching an ole time western – preferably with John Wayne in it. Then it came time to go south for the winter, where they bought their second home in Leesburg, FL. Doug kept busy by having a manicured lawn and immaculate vehicles/toys and you could often find him tinkering with small engines.
Doug was a quiet man – but sure could make people laugh. He’d sit quietly in the background and then BAM he would come out with some silly remark and everyone would all laugh so hard.
While we lost our most beloved Husband, Dad, and Papa - many have lost a friend. He has been a rock to many, a master at sarcastic humor and witty timing to others, and even a glorious pain in the neck, to what I'm sure is a small select few (because no matter what happened between you in your lives, once you were marked as important to him, he'd be by your side if you needed him). There was so much more to him than just being a Husband, Dad, Papa, - though to us those were his greatest roles - he was also a friend, coworker, uncle, stand-in paternal figure, handyman, perfectionist, outdoor loving, and the list goes on and on.
A special shout out to Livingston Country Hospice, and the Miller’s, for their tender care during Doug’s journey.
A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be announced at a later date.
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