Robert M. Taylor

HUBBARDSTON – Robert M. Taylor, 59, of 70 Williamsville Road was stricken ill at home and died Thursday, December 23, 2004 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He leaves his wife of 33 years, Susan B. (Brown) Taylor; two daughters, Karen L. Taylor of Worcester and Cheryl A. Cleary of Dudley; his father, Marland E. Taylor of Worcester; a sister, Barbara Reynolds of Worcester; a nephew and several nieces. He was born in Worcester the son of the late Mary (Obey) Taylor and lived 33 years in Hubbardston.

Mr. Taylor graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School and was a Laboratory Technician, Mechanical Engineering Department, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he worked 37 years. He was amateur radio operator and enthusiast for many years. His call sign was “W1CE” formerly, “NA1Q”. He was a former FCC License Examiner and a member of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Wireless Association, Boston Athletic Association, Blue Knights of Worcester and “Skull” National Honors Society. He was a former Civil Defense Coordinator, a member of the Emergency Management Committee and the Board of Health all in Hubbardston. His passion was motorcycling, snowmobiling and drag racing.

The funeral for Mr. Taylor will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Worcester Road (Rte. 68), Hubbardston. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 27, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hubbardston Fire Department, Rescue Squad. P.O. Box 490, Hubbardston, MA 01452.

Website: www.milesfuneralhome.com