Maxine graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in 1945. She married John T. on August 9, 1947. She was raised during the Great Depression and married a World War II Marine veteran, which made her tenacious, tough and loyal. She was a member of the American Legion Post 137 for over 40 years. She also served as past President of the Women's Auxiliary.
Maxine's hobbies included ceramics, fishing and playing backgammon. She enjoyed books, was an avid reader and loved doing word puzzles. She liked watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and golf. She loved her family fiercely, was a generous soul with kind eyes and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Taunton, and her 3 children, Jack, Rick (Sandra) and Patti. She is survived by her 5 grandchildren, Angie Kinchen (Donald), Jonathan Taunton (Molly), Shaun Taunton, Kristin Taunton and Lauren Taunton, 4 great grandchildren, Ariana Picciuto, Natalie, Noah and Levi Taunton.
A graveside service will be held on July 24, 2018 at 10:30am at Riverside Memorial Park 7242 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida, 32205. A celebration of life will be held immediately after at the American Legion Post 137 in the main hall. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you support your favorite charity.
You may leave words of comfort and sympathy at www.HGRiversideFuneralHome.com. HARDAGE-GIDDENS, RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK and FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Boulevard is serving the family.
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