Albert L. Taylor Jr. , 83 of Hanover died on October 1, 2011 at the Brockton V.A. Healthcare Center after a period of failing health. He was born in Boston son of the late Albert and Mabelle (Tyler) Taylor. He was raised and Educated in Winthrop, and would later attend the Lowell Institute. Albert worked for 41 years in the Earth Resources Lab at MIT before retiring in 1993. Mr. Taylor was a longtime member of the Phoenix Lodge A.F and A.M in Hanover. Husband of, the late Grace (Coleman) Taylor. Father of David L. Taylor of Weymouth. Brother of Mabelle St.George of Winthrop, and the late Dallas F. Taylor, and William Taylor. Uncle of, Larry R. St. George and his Wife Nanci of Winthrop, Judith Meinhardt, and her Husband George of Haverhill, and Dallas Taylor, Jr and his wife Janice of Billerica. The Taylor family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Albert's life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 9:00-11:00 AM. A Funeral Home Service will be celebrated Wednesday following the visitation at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Hanover Center Cemetery.