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Folkestone Herald
25-11-1944
Obituary
Well-known in Folkestone as a licensed victualler for many
years, Mr. Frederick David Godden Taylor, 104, Somerset Road, Cheriton, died
recently in his 75th year.
In 1940 Mr. And Mrs. Taylor responded to the request of the
authorities that all who could do so should leave the town. They moved to
Cheltenham where, a year ago, Mr. Taylor was taken seriously ill. An operation
was performed, but he did not fully recover. At his request he was brought, back to his home in
Cheriton about a month ago. In his early days Mr. Taylor assisted his father, the late Mr. Tom
Taylor, of The Bayle, in his milk business. Later he became landlord of the
Eagle Tavern, Guildhall Street. Subsequently he took over the licence of the
George Inn, George Lane, where he remained till he retired in 1927.
When the Hobnail Gang Club was formed at the London
and Paris Hotel, he became its Chairman. He was a good singer and took part in smoking
concerts and charity entertainments: his speciality was laughing songs. Mr. Taylor, who had a wide circle of
friends, leaves a widow, son and daughter. The latter is in Canada.
The funeral took place at St. Martin's, Cheriton,
the Vicar of All Souls’ (Rev. A.C. Cawston) officiating.
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