Obituary of Robert Cecil Taylor

TAYLOR, Robert Cecil

It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of the deeply loved father, grandfather, and great grandfather Robert Taylor. Peacefully at Broadview Nursing Home with family by his side on Sunday, June 9th, 2019, at the age of 90 years.

Cherished husband of the late Shirley Elaine Taylor (Bilton). Devoted father of Diane (Art) Matheson, Nancy (Ernest) Budd, and Sharon (Claude) Bergeron. Predeceased by siblings Chris Taylor, Harry Taylor, Caroline Brown, and Margaret Chan. He will also be greatly missed by all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He had a fulfilling life with his much loved family, working for the Department of Energy Mines and Resources, Topographical surveying for 36 years and retired for 35 years, owned Taylor's Variety Store in Ottawa and Tennyson General Store, was on town council, volunteered for Friends for Seniors, the first President of the Canadiana Golf Club, and loved golf and bowling.

Many thanks to Van Horne Retirement Home and Broadview Nursing Home for all their wonderful care.

Friends may call at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. A funeral will be held in the chapel of Lannin Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15 at 11 AM. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. A reception will be held at Trinity United Church, 41 Market Street North, Smiths Falls, following the Interment.

Donations in memory of Robert to the Trinity United Church or a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.lannin.ca