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February 19, 2022
“Songs My Mother Taught Me” by Dvorak – what a lovely and appropriate accompaniment to this memorial to Paulett.  She taught us all by passing on her enthusiasm and love for life.

There was never a time that I didn’t know “Mrs. Taggart”, as the Taggarts lived down the street from our family, and we grew up playing with the Taggart girls as toddlers.  Our parents were part of a circle of very close Winchester friends who shared interests in, among other things, theater, church and bridge.  My parents were so lucky to have such wonderful friendships, which became ever richer over the decades.

One of my favorite memories of Paulett was my visit to the Taggarts in The Hague in the late 1960s.  In addition to introducing me to the delicious rijsttafel (an Indonesian meal adapted by the Dutch) and showing me around the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, we went to the theater.  An unforgettable performance in the round in an intimate theater of an experimental work directed by Jerzy Grotowski, one of the greats of 20th Century theater.  All in Polish, but the expressiveness of the voices and body movements made it very affecting.  To me it epitomized not only Paulett’s love of the theater, but also her eagerness to explore and openness to new adventures and experiences.

Thank you, Cori, Paulett and Tee, for sending the announcement with the three wonderful photos of your mother – all so familiar – and the interesting obituary.  I passed copies along to Sally, Judith and Rod. 

What a remarkable woman your mother was – so sad to lose her. 

With heartfelt condolences, Pat



From Parents' Pal to Forever Friend

February 4, 2022
The Taggarts and the Broadhursts were Winchester friends from as far back as I can remember. Little things or big things, our folks showed us what friendship means. From picnics to ski trips to simple drop-ins it was a natural and trusted relationship. As we departed for school and life and Janine entered mine we were fortunate to return to live in the Boston area. By that time Ganson had passed (he was my first example of the proposition that the best dad's have daughters) and Paulette pressed on. So it was with my dad's passing as my mom carried on in similar fashion. Janine and I were blessed to have Paulette and Debbie join us at POPS over several years (occasionally Bettina Harrison joined as well). It was marvelous to be with them and to share their enthusiasm, insight and love for life. We exchanged Christmas cards until the end; an end we knew would occur but which stings nonetheless. Paulette was one of a kind. She will be remembered as much as she will be missed.
January 19, 2022
It is with great sadness and great joy that Paulett has experienced a very full life. She worked with us at Omega Theater for many years and also Sufi Order. She was an advocate of honoring all religions at the same altar. When we did a Theater project in Boston she often mirrored it in Winchester. For instance, when we did programs in the schools to fight racial in balance, she followed suit in WInchester. She worked with children with different backgrounds.
She also began her study of Yoga and ultimately ended up teaching yoga to seniors. There is so much more to say. I will wait for her Memorial to Celebrate her Life. Rest Peacefully Dear Paulett. You will be in our hearts forever.
January 18, 2022
I first met Paulett Sr. after graduate school, when I had moved to San Francisco, around the corner from Paulett Jr. There was something about her and Ganson that was pretty wonderful.  I always enjoyed being invited over for a visit, when they were in town. They both were always interested in me and my work, as a young designer, and went out of their way with me. I was always intrigued and grateful for their interest. And, she had this great, easy smile.....that always seemed to invite you in. Grateful to have known Paulett.

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