Robert Montgomery (Monty) Taylor passed away suddenly on January 16, 2021 after battling a long and debilitating illness. Monty was born in Memphis on April 10, 1955 on Easter Sunday to parents Lula and Connor Taylor.
He graduated with high honors from University of Memphis, married his wife, Anne and moved many times in his career before calling Delaware home. He was soon to be retired from TotalTrax, Inc, where he worked as a mechanical engineer and computer specialist.
Along the way Monty was blessed with 2 wonderful children, Ryan and Leigh. Monty’s love of music was a passion throughout his life. He was honored to play acoustic guitar at both of his children’s weddings. He had an outstanding tenor singing voice was a member of several chorale groups.
Monty also had a true passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed backpacking, sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, hiking with the dogs, biking, and basically anything that took him outside especially with his children. He was an accomplished bridge player and frequented many tournaments in partnership with his wife, Anne.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kathy Taylor and brother-in law, Bill Cullinan. Monty is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anne, of Newark, DE, his son, Ryan and his wife, Angie and grandchildren, Olivia and Amelia of Wilmington, DE. His daughter, Leigh and her husband, Kyle Moran, of Wilmington DE, his sister, Susan Klein and his Aunt Kathleen Montgomery, of Memphis and his brother in law, Tom Cullinan of Indian Wells, CA, along with many cherished nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many great friends and his beloved yellow lab, Coby.
In lieu of flowers we ask for any offerings to be made to the https://www.sierraclubfoundation.org/ or The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Private services will be held and an outdoor Celebration of Life ceremony to be held in late spring with details to follow.
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