Lydia Slaven Taylor (1936-2007) Whitney Point, N.Y. Lydia Slaven Taylor passed away at home on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her first husband, George Slaven in 1996; and also by her parents, Peter and Katherine Chopiak. She is survived by her husband, Michael Jack Taylor, whom she married in 2003. She is survived by children, Jeffrey Slaven, New Zealand, Daniel Slaven, Florida, and Debra Slaven, Groton, N.Y. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Genevieve and Justine, Australia, Danny, Iowa, Katie, Trent, and Chayce, Groton, N.Y. Lydia also provided a loving home for John, Daniel, and Beth Grogan after the death of their parents. Surviving are brothers, Russell and Marjorie Chopiak, Florida, Nicholas Chopiak, Pennsylvania, Samuel and Grace Chopiak, Maine; and sisters, Dorothy and Jack Corson, Indiana, Martha and Edwin Collins, East Aurora, Gloria and Philip Sullivan, Johnson City; sister-in-law, Georgia, Va. Lydia is also survived by her second family, Jen, Ellen, Ann, and Tom Taylor and their families. Lydia was very dear to all of us with her quick wit and endearing, generous ways. No to be overlooked were her gardening skills, especially her perennial borders. Her faith in her church and family never wavered and she was a friend to all. Lydia worked for years at the Whitney Point Pharmacy, and after retiring she did a great deal of volunteering at the Senior Center, as well as St. Patrick's Hospitality Group. Donations may be sent to St. Patrick's Hospitality Group, Whitney Point, N.Y. There will be no funeral home calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, Whitney Point, N.Y. on Friday, July 13th at 11 a.m., and a hospitality luncheon following at 12:30 to meet relatives and friends. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Our thanks for the huge support given by family, friends, and church which enabled Lydia to bear her illness with such dignity. Her family takes pride that they gave Lydia a good quality of life in her last months. Lydia's family would like to thank Lourdes Hospice nurses and aids, especially Elaine Brown as well as stepdaughters, Jen, Ann, and Ellen for their bedside care. She was without question a role model for us all and we pray for her peaceful rest. Also thanks to Father Jerry for his continued support. Arrangements are by Nichols Funeral Home, Whitney Point, New York.