Pittsfield: Allen Taylor, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Mon., February 27, 2012 after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 23, 1950 in Lynn, MA to his parents Carla (Gage) & Harry Taylor. Growing up he lived in Merrimac MA, and later made a home with his wife and family in Newton, NH where he spent time on the Recreation and Planning board committees; then later resided in Pittsfield, NH. He worked many places most recent Busby Construction of Atkinson, NH for the past 24 years as a super. He took pride in his work and loved to get his hands dirty. One of Allen’s passions was being the BEST “Grampie” to his beloved M&M. Allen was very active with his Snowmobiling, Mud racing, RC Race Cars, Woodworking, Motorcycle Riding, and Inventing and Creating projects. He was always thrilled to lend a helping hand to anyone and everyone. He recently celebrated 41 years of marriage to his wife, Carolyn (McArthur) Taylor. They have two daughters, Jessica Taylor-Nici and husband, Gene and Amanda (Taylor) LaRochelle and husband, Steven; they are also very blessed and over joyed to have a granddaughter, Millicent Taylor-Nici. Along with his immediate family he has 8 brothers and sisters, Cynthia (Taylor) Holt, Claudia Taylor, Cliff Taylor, Wayne Taylor, Dean Taylor, Lee Taylor, their significant others and children; also many extended family members including his wife’s beloved family and many great friends. He was predeceased by his sister Donna and brother Butch Taylor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation of NH, 814 Elm St # 300, Manchester, NH 03101 or www.newHampshire.wish.org A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Mon., March 5 2012 at the Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Rt.4 Lee, NH with Lifecycle Celebrant Jo Maden, officiating.