Timeline for Carol A. (Taylor) Maynard
Born: December 5, 1945
December 1, 2025
Carol
Died: November 28, 2025
Carol A. (Taylor) Maynard, 79 of Palmer, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 with her beloved children by her side. Daughter of the late William and Katherine (Thompson) Taylor, she was born in Ludlow on December 5, 1945. A graduate of Cathedral High School, Carol was a child care provider for many years. Carol’s faith and family were most important to her. She was a devout communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Parish. Carol was a very kind, caring, selfless woman to all, especially her children whom she lived for.
Carol is survived by her three children; Christina Qualls (Shawn) of Ludlow, Rebecca Maynard of Palmer and Joshua Maynard of Bondsville; her twin sister Mary Sakowski and her sister Diane Dryjowicz (John). She also leaves her beloved grandchildren Marissa and Mikayla Lozada and Berlin Maynard, as well as her-great-grandchildren Damien, Aria, Christian and Lucian and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carol was predeceased by her brother Jack Taylor and his wife Gertrude, her sister Elizabeth Quinn and her husband William and her brother-in-law Robert Sakowski.
Visiting hours for Carol will Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Indian Orchard, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or www.shrinerschildrens.org.
Mom, There’s so much to say but there wouldn’t be enough room for it all. I miss you so much. I always thanked God everyday for giving me the BEST Mom anyone could ever dream of having. You were my hero and true inspiration in everything you did. The love you had for me could never be matched by anyone and I am forever grateful. There will never be anyone quite like you again. The only peace I have right now is knowing you are living your dream with Jesus our Savior, happy and pain free. Happy Birthday Mom! I love you now, always and forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chrissy, Shawn, Becky, Josh. Marissa, Mikala and great- grandchildren. Carol is at peace and out of pain and in the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and Blessed Mother, and all our relatives and friends in Heaven. RIP Carol, we love you, including all your nephews and nieces.
May the road rise up to meet you..., Auntie Carol. We will all miss you so very much. Thinking of you all, Chrissy, Becky, Josh and families. W love you
In memory of Carol A. (Taylor) Maynard, Jacqui Artiano Ruest lit a candle
I love and miss you so much gram. I can’t wait till we meet again save me a seat in heaven. <3
Rest in peace, Grandma. You will be missed more than you know. You will always hold a special place in my heart. We love you ❤️
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 11:30 am
In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or www.shrinerschildrens.org.
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Mom, There’s so much to say but there wouldn’t be enough room for it all. I miss you so much. I always thanked God everyday for giving me the BEST Mom anyone could ever dream of having. You were my hero and true inspiration in everything you did. The love you had for me could never be matched by anyone and I am forever grateful. There will never be anyone quite like you again. The only peace I have right now is knowing you are living your dream with Jesus our Savior, happy and pain free. Happy Birthday Mom! I love you now, always and forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chrissy, Shawn, Becky, Josh. Marissa, Mikala and great- grandchildren. Carol is at peace and out of pain and in the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and Blessed Mother, and all our relatives and friends in Heaven. RIP Carol, we love you, including all your nephews and nieces.
May the road rise up to meet you..., Auntie Carol. We will all miss you so very much. Thinking of you all, Chrissy, Becky, Josh and families. W love you
In memory of Carol A. (Taylor) Maynard, Jacqui Artiano Ruest lit a candle
I love and miss you so much gram. I can’t wait till we meet again save me a seat in heaven. <3
Rest in peace, Grandma. You will be missed more than you know. You will always hold a special place in my heart. We love you ❤️
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.