Taylor R. Kidd, 24, of Lunenburg

LUNENBURG: Taylor R. Kidd, 24, of Lunenburg, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home. Taylor was born at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA on March 26, 2001, the son of Vernon L. Kidd Jr. and Alison (Chesbrough) Kidd. Taylor was a 2019 graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fitchburg where his focus of study was Business Technology. Taylor worked as an Operations Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens. Taylor was a movie buff and enjoyed listening to music. The day he met Kaylee 12 years ago, they bonded over Nala and music. They have been inseparable ever since, despite Kaylee moving to North Carolina two months later. No amount of distance could keep them apart. He had a gigantic heart and would stop anything he was doing to help someone or make them laugh, always making time for those he loved. Taylor loved the beach, hiking, cooking, traveling, Texas, North Carolina, designer items, and spending time with his friends and family. He found joy in making his own music with his best friend, Sean. He loved taking long drives just to turn around, especially to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Most recently, he traveled to Italy and Canada. Taylor especially enjoyed spending time at home with his wife and pets, Nala, Goopy, Meesh, Buddy, Pebby, Savannah, Pat, and Ivy. Taylor dreamed of starting a family and buying a home, of pure happiness. He dreamed of starting a business with the intent to put food and water in Africa and provide for his family. Taylor was selfless, kind, and generous. Taylor was silly, embarrassing, and loving, and would give any part of himself to ensure others were happy and safe. He had so much love to share and so many to offer it to. Taylor was often strong-willed and once his mind was made up, he made his dreams come true. He took pride in his ability to accomplish any and everything, oftentimes within the same day. Taylor was happiest at the beach in Cape Elizabeth during the winter and having his best friend, Nala, by his side with Kaylee with him. To relieve his stress, you could find him at the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls. In addition to his parents of Fitchburg, Taylor is survived by his wife of six years, Kaylee L. Kidd; his brother, Trevor Kidd of Fitchburg; his sister, Elizabeth Kidd of Fitchburg; his stepmother, Lisa Kidd of Fitchburg; and his former stepmother, Sarah Kidd, also of Fitchburg. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Annie Bray (Corkum) of Wilson, North Carolina; his father-in-law, Christopher Bray of Clayton, North Carolina; his brothers- and sister-in-law, Logan Corkum, Dylan Bray, and Lauren Bray; his grandmothers, Mary Miceli of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and Sheree Kidd of Fort Worth, Texas; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members. Taylor is predeceased by his grandfather, Vernon L. Kidd Sr., and his pets, Babe, Mary, and Lyn. Taylor’s family will receive relatives and friends during calling hours from 4-7 PM January 2, 2026 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road (Route 2A) Ayer, MA. Memorial donations may be made in Taylor’s honor to mental health or suicide prevention organizations. Support is available 24/7 through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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Taylor R. Kidd, 24, of Lunenburg

March 26, 2001 - December 19, 2025