Roderick G. Taylor

Former U.S. Olympic Ski Team Member
Roderick G. Taylor, age 70, of Morris, CT Husband of Carolyn ( Hall ) Taylor passed away
unexpectedly on Saturday July 5, 2014. Rod was born in Hartford, CT on July 7, 1943 son of
the late Leslie and Elinor ( Chichester Gaines ) Taylor.

Rod graduated from local West Hartford Schools. He received his BS degree in Economics
from Western State College of Colorado.
A world class athlete, and tennis pro, Rod was most recognized for his contributions to the U.S.
Olympic Ski Team from 1967-1971, gaining the title of National Downhill Champion in 1970 after winning Aspen's famed Roche Cup. He continued to compete on the World Pro Ski Racing Circuit, followed by the U.S. Masters Ski Racing circuit, medalling in both Slalom and Downhill.

In 1972 Rod bought what is now Woodbury Ski Area, a true love, and developed it into a
premier recreational facility in Connecticut.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his sisters Leslie ( Mimi ) Beggs of Rhode Island and
Suzanne Abbott of Texas and a brother Hatch Taylor of South Carolina
and 3 nieces and 5 nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother
Tony.

Memorials: Contributions in Rod's memory may be made to U.S. Ski and Snow Board Team Foundation P.O. Box 100, 1 Victory La. Park City, UT 84060 or Western State College of Colorado University Ski Team.

Cemetery: Brookside Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Christ Church Quaker Farms

Services: Funeral services will be conducted at Christ Church Quaker Farms, 470 Quaker Farms Road in Oxford on Thursday at 1: 30 PM. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Oxford.

Visitation: Calling hours will be on Wednesday at the Southbury Funeral Home from 4: 30-7;30 p.m.