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Robert Taylor Obituary
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 St., Holden. The funeral for Bob will be held on Thursday from the funeral home with a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, 290 Main St., 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.
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Terry and Jim Manfield
November 15, 2008
Arlene and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.....Bob was a wonderful neighber and friend while we lived behind you in Rutland. We know what a great husband and father he was and assume the same regarding grandfatherhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ann Spaziante
November 13, 2008
Bob's passing is a great loss. I worked with him for many years and he always enjoyed teasing me and I must admit that I enjoyed every minute of it. Once I told him I was leaving the bank and joining the circus because things were so crazy, well the next day he sent me a completed application with my info. for a clown position at the Rigling & Brothers Circus.Bob was always a gentleman intelligent and kind. He always spoke of his family with love and caring. Please know that Arlene and her family will always be in my prayers.
Mary Hunter
November 12, 2008
Arlene and Family,
Of one thing I am certian right now, words are not capable of expressing the love, Prayers and thoughts many are sending to you , May God Guide you all through the darkness and back into the light of His Blessings.
Kate Torrey
November 11, 2008
Arlene,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard. i wanted to give you my greatest heartfelt sympathies at this time. I can just imagine how hard it is for you, but remember that He is going to be your guardian angel watching you and helping you. If you need anything call and let me know. Take care and God Bless You Always.
I will be praying for you and your family.
Associate Kate Torrey
Christine Siciliano (LeClair)
November 11, 2008
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. My heart goes out to you all. I will keep you in my prayers and hope you find strength in each other during this difficult time. I hope by focusing on the many wonderful years you had together; it may somehow ease some of your pain. I send my love to you all.
Brian & Lisa Flagg
November 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult of times. May you gain comfort from many loving memories.
Paul and Mary Gorman
November 11, 2008
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Bob. You and your family will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Sr. Jackie Dubois
November 11, 2008
Dear Arlene and family, my thoughts and prayers are with during this unexpected time of sadness and loss. May you know that friends love and care about all of you and ask the Lord to bring you comfort during these very difficult days.
Mary & Joe LeClair
November 11, 2008
Arlene,
Joe and I send our sincerest sympathies on your great loss. We spent so many wonderful times together that it is difficult to recall our favorite. May the Lord keep you in his heart on these most difficult days.
Jeanne Cloutier
November 11, 2008
Arlene:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Jeanne Cloutier
Steve and Crissy Johnson
November 11, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Shelley Bracebridge Glockner
November 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marcia Hopper
November 11, 2008
Bob was such a great help to me in my work at the Greater Gardner CDC that I use to tell him he couldn’t retire before I did! His passing will sadden everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Whenever asked about his grandchildren, his face lit up and he told a story or two that particularly delighted him. My heart goes out to all of you.
Thom & Kathy Faucher
November 11, 2008
Dear Arlene and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers during this sad time. Bob was a great neighbor and devoted family man and we have fond memories of our time together in Rutland.
cheryl reynolds
November 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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