EAST DOVER- Richard T. Taylor, 92, of East Dover and Sarasota, FL, died on December 18, 2009 in Sarasota. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Taylor and his wife purchased a property from Boney B. Cooper in East Dover in 1958. There were barns and sheds on the property that the Taylors were purchasing.

Boney agreed to sell the property with the condition that he could use the barns and sheds to store equipment, implements, and firewood. His livestock and his horse “Bubbles” had the right to use the pasture and shed for as long as they lived. The Taylors loved horses and graciously accepted Boney’s conditions.

The Taylors raised a small herd of beefalo cattle together with Sonny Brown. They spent many hours enjoying the beautiful view, feeding Maureen’s beloved chipmunk, Maxi, and listening to the faint sound of cowbells.

Genuine people are hard to find. Finding genuine people who are also friends is sa once in a lifetime experience. Mr. Taylor knew East Dover’s Sonny and Elizabeth Brown for over 50 years. He and his wife considered their relationship with the Browns one of their most treasured lifetime experiences.

Mr. Taylor had been a trustee at Marlboro College for many years. He loved Marlboro College and the Marlboro Music Festival concerts. Mr. Taylor enriched the lives of all who knew him.

Arrangements were made by Toale Brothers of Sarasota, FL. Mr. Taylor requested no memorials.