1935
Robert
2008
Robert C. Taylor
September 27, 1935 — November 9, 2008
RUTLAND – Robert C. Taylor, 73, of 23 Juniper Lane, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 9, 2008.
He leaves his wife of 42 years, Arlene M. (Jolicoeur)Taylor; three daughters, Karen I. Duplin, wife of Michael Duplin of Ellington, CT, Lorie B. Gull, wife of Jeffrey Gull of Rutland and Kristen M. Kearnan, wife of Keith Kearnan of Uxbridge; six grandchildren, Taylor, Zachary, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Kellen and Alexa; a sister, Margaret Hesselton of Shrewsbury; many nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Calvin and Lyola (Knight) Taylor, was raised in Boylston and has lived in Rutland for 37 years.
Bob graduated Classical High School in Worcester, Worcester Jr. College, the Williams College School of Banking and the Robert Morris National Lending School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He worked for WCIS, Mechanics Bank, and was Vice President of GFA Credit Union in Gardner from 1994 – 2008, retiring this past April. After retirement he was a consultant for North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce. Bob was a part time police officer for the Town of Rutland for several years and later was the first EMT in charge of Rutland's ambulance. He was Past President of the American Institute of Banking. He served on the Board of Directors and Office for six years at the Gardner Community Development Center.
Bob was a devoted husband and father who will be dearly missed by his wife and family. He enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to his garden and playing golf. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, each of whom he cherished.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral for Bob will be held on Thursday, November 13th, from the funeral home with a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, 290 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Rutland. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Rutland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Patrick's Church, P.O. Box 939, Rutland, MA 01543.
Website & Guest book: www.milesfuneralhome.com
He leaves his wife of 42 years, Arlene M. (Jolicoeur)Taylor; three daughters, Karen I. Duplin, wife of Michael Duplin of Ellington, CT, Lorie B. Gull, wife of Jeffrey Gull of Rutland and Kristen M. Kearnan, wife of Keith Kearnan of Uxbridge; six grandchildren, Taylor, Zachary, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Kellen and Alexa; a sister, Margaret Hesselton of Shrewsbury; many nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Calvin and Lyola (Knight) Taylor, was raised in Boylston and has lived in Rutland for 37 years.
Bob graduated Classical High School in Worcester, Worcester Jr. College, the Williams College School of Banking and the Robert Morris National Lending School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He worked for WCIS, Mechanics Bank, and was Vice President of GFA Credit Union in Gardner from 1994 – 2008, retiring this past April. After retirement he was a consultant for North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce. Bob was a part time police officer for the Town of Rutland for several years and later was the first EMT in charge of Rutland's ambulance. He was Past President of the American Institute of Banking. He served on the Board of Directors and Office for six years at the Gardner Community Development Center.
Bob was a devoted husband and father who will be dearly missed by his wife and family. He enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to his garden and playing golf. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, each of whom he cherished.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral for Bob will be held on Thursday, November 13th, from the funeral home with a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, 290 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Rutland. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Rutland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Patrick's Church, P.O. Box 939, Rutland, MA 01543.
Website & Guest book: www.milesfuneralhome.com
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