Nancy Taylor, 86, (formerly known as Ann Teresa Clougher) of Maywood, New Jersey, passed away on May 15, 2026. She was originally from Bronx, New York, and spent 59 years as the beloved wife of the late Ray Taylor. Nancy was a pharmaceutical technician in Ridgewood for many years, and a life-long parishioner of Sacred Heart Church of Rochelle Park, New Jersey. She was extremely generous, with a heart of gold. She was even honored with the title of "Customer Favorite" in her role at the pharmacy. Everyone close to Nancy knew her first for her famous cheesecakes, and second for her charming personality. Both Nancy and Ray always enjoyed days spent together at the Jersey Shore and Atlantic City.
She is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, and great granddog: Debbie, Joe, Brittany Kanabar, and Luna, predescesed by daughter Kerry Elizabeth. She was the daughter of Timothy & Anne (nee Donnelly) Clougher and the sister of her predeceased siblings: Jack Clougher, Teddy & wife Rosa Clougher, Mary & husband Bill Judge, and Noella & husband Jiggs Owen as well as in-laws: Joseph Taylor, Louise & Sam Sprofera, Florence & Lou LaTour, William & Ann Taylor. She is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews.
To know Nancy, was to love her. Her final wager was won, and she is now at peace. May she travel safely home in the arms of her guardian angels.
Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675, US, on May 19, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 69 Valley St, Hillsdale, NJ 07642, US, on May 20, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Interment will take place at George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652, US, on May 20, 2026, at 11:30 am.
Family and friends who will be attending the funeral mass on Wednesday, please meet funeral at the church.
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