Sad to share the news of the passing of Mr. Joe Taylor

Principal Mr. Sean Kane shared the following with our student body this morning: 

"Last night, we were shocked and saddened to learn the news that Mr. Joe Taylor, our longtime former band director, had passed away unexpectedly from cancer. Mr. Taylor served our school for over thirty years, leading generations of students with passion, talent, and care — especially through the marching band program he helped build into a tradition of excellence.

Even in retirement, Mr. Taylor remained a familiar face, continuing to substitute teach and support our community just weeks ago. Lifelong, dedicated educators like Mr. Taylor become the pillars of a school — the legends shaping its spirit, strengthening its traditions, and leaving lasting marks on students, families, and colleagues alike.

Today during X period, the scheduled Spanish Mass in the Chapel was said for the repose of Mr. Taylor’s soul, and was said in English. 

We ask that you keep his family and all who loved him in your prayers. May he rest in peace."

Mr. Taylor began his career at Feehan in 1982 and served as band director and in our music department until his retirement just last spring (with just a few years off staff in the middle years). His beloved wife, Helen Taylor — who passed in 2019 — served with Mr. Taylor as our color guard moderator, forming an unmatched team in talent and warm spirit. 
 
Service details are not yet know but will be available here: https://www.shermanjackson.com/Obituaries.html 
 
May God bless Mr. & Mrs. Taylor and the Taylor family. 
 
 
Obituary for Mr. Taylor:
 
Joseph F. Taylor, age 67, of Attleboro, a former longtime resident of Mansfield, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen A. (Keohane) Taylor, to whom he was wed for thirty years at the time of her death on January 16, 2019.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, May 4th from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield.

His Funeral will begin on Monday, May 5th at 10:00 A.M. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt Street (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Mansfield.

In lieu of flowers, Joseph’s family has requested that contributions in his memory be made to the Helen and Joseph Taylor Memorial Fund, care of Bishop Feehan High School, 70 Holcott Drive, Attleboro, MA 02703.
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