Frances E. Taylor 1915 - 2009 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Frances Elizabeth Taylor, 94, of Bliss Street and formerly of Springfield, died Friday at Country Estates of Agawam. Born in Malone, NY, May 18, 1915, she was the daughter of the late George and Nettie (Shannon) Davies. Frances was raised and educated in Springfield. She was the widow of Douglas Taylor who died in 1976. They were married in 1941. Frances had been a long-time member of the First Park Memorial Baptist Church in Springfield. She enjoyed camping with her family and was a member of the North American Family Campers Association. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Jean Taylor Stasiak of West Springfield; her son, Robert Charles Taylor, Sr. of West Springfield; 5 grandchildren, George D. Nash of Clarkston, WA, David E. Nash, Jr. of Willington, CT, Tara Green of West Springfield, Robert C. Taylor, Jr. of West Springfield and Deborah Ann Taylor of Springfield; 6 great grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. Frances was predeceased by another granddaughter, Gayle Nash, in 1972. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am at Dickinson-Streeter Funeral Home, 305 State St., Springfield with burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 3 until 5 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dakin Animal Shelter, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105.