Minton, Frederick Taylor

Frederick Taylor Minton, 83, of Rhinebeck New York, passed suddenly on January 14th, 2012. Born February 3rd, 1928, he served in the NAVY from 1947-1949. Frederick graduated from Trinity College in 1953. He married Nielsine Bosworth in 1954. After short residencies in Maryland, and Delmar, NY, the couple settled in Rhinebeck, NY in 1963.

Frederick was a dedicated member of the Rhinebeck Reformed Church, where he served as Elder and Deacon, and was active in numerous church functions. He was employed with The Utica Fire Insurance Company until his retirement in 1997. Upon his retirement, Frederick continued to enjoy his daily brisk walks through the village of Rhinebeck, gardening, Army and Giants football, and train travel throughout the United States with his beloved wife and best friend, Nielsine. His enthusiasm for life and smile will be fondly remembered.

Frederick is pre-deceased by his parents, Claude and Grace (Taylor) Minton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nielsine, his sister, Grace Platt of Burlington, CT, his son, Stephen Minton of Brooklyn, NY, his three daughters, Carol Minton of Exton, PA, Beverly Minton Wood of Rhinebeck, NY, and Sandra Smith of Rochester, NY, and four grandchildren, Charlotte, Barrett, Emily and Sarah.

Calling hours are Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51West Market Street in Rhinebeck. Funeral service will be 2 PM at the Rhinebeck Reformed Church on Wednesday, January 19, Pastor Luis Perez presiding, with burial in the Rhinebeck cemetery to follow.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Rhinebeck Reformed Church in Rhinebeck and the Alzheimer’s Association, Hudson Valley–Rockland-Westchester, NY Chapter, Poughkeepsie, NY; www.alz.org/hudsonvalley.