William Ellsworth Taylor, 92, of Manchester, died peacefully on Christmas Eve surrounded by family. Born in Brainerd, MN on October 17, 1919, he was the son of the late Asher and Eleanor (Aske) Taylor; he later moved to St. Paul, MN. During WWII, Bill was a 1st Lieutenant, serving in the Aleutians, France and Germany with the 63rd Infantry Division where he received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge and other medals. Decades after the war, he was still called “Lieutenant” by the men who served under him. After the war, Bill earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Minnesota, married, and moved to CT where he worked at United Technologies Research Lab for 30 years. Aviation was a lifelong passion and after retirement, he became a volunteer at New England Air Museum. His proudest achievement was the 15 year restoration of the Lockheed Electra 10-A which was completed and dedicated in April. He continued to volunteer at the museum until his death. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lou, son Bill and his wife Robyn of Enfield, daughter Deborah Duarte and her husband Sebastian of Tolland and son Clark and his companion Yong Chu Basenback of East Hartford. He also leaves his grandchildren Michael Taylor, Heather Ranson, Dan Duarte, Stephen Taylor and his great-grandchildren Tajae, Jaeden, Reagan and Alani. The family is forever grateful for Bill’s lifelong devotion to his wife, and his integrity, courage and patience. Bill’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. followed by a Service of Remembrance with Military Honors at 7:30 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT 06082. A private committal will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, 36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096.