Posted by Secretary Jane Moore:
It is with sadness I share the news of Rob's death last Thursday.Rob was the loved and loving husband to Anne. Father to Jeffery and Kathryn. Father-in-law to Scott. Grandpa to Leo and Chloe. A member and friend of the Rotary Club of Berwick for 31 years, and a friend to many.
Rob joined the Rotary Club of Berwick on 23 June 1990 under the classification of electrical contractor. He served as president in 1995 - 1996. Rob was a Paul Harris Fellow (sapphire plus 3).
When Tim joined Rotary in 1997, Rob was on top of his game. A warm, friendly, welcoming, man who was quick to make a joke, inclusive, and always wearing a ready smile. He was passionate about his Rotary and passionate about the Rotary Foundation.
He was the Centurion Club champion for many years, mentoring long term and new members about Foundation, encouraging and following up on members to join the donate $100 a year to Foundation program. Most long-term Centurion Club donors in our club were "enrolled" by Rob!
Rob was an electrician, running his own electrical contracting business. He was generous to the Rotary Club of Berwick, donating his time and skill whenever needed. In turn, many members reciprocated by engaging Rob as their electrician. Many will remember Rob up a ladder well into his late 70s.
He attended EVERY meeting. In the day, the Rotary Club of Berwick met at the Central Hotel in Beaconsfield, and then Castellos (now Zagames) on Clyde Road in Berwick. Rob was amongst the early birds to arrive, and mostly last to leave. He and a large group of Rotary mates could always be found at the bar in the meeting room, sharing a drink or three after the official meeting had well closed. I'm sure Anne was incredulous at how long Rotary meetings went!!!!!!
Rob was absent from Rotary for a few years, finally resigning in 2020 due to ill health.
Rob will be privately cremated.
Should you wish to send your personal condolences to the family, please go to https://www.davidwbull.com.au/funeral-notice/robin-leigh-main-taylor/
Yours in Rotary
Jane Moore