Robert Marshall “Bob” Tait
January 6, 1941 – June 29, 2021
Robert Marshall “Bob” Tait, 80, of North Beach Park passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born January 6, 1941 in Des Moines, IA to George and Goldie (Marshall) Tait. Bob was raised in Washington, DC and graduated from Randolph Macon Military Academy in Virginia and later attended George Washington University. He joined the United States Air Force on March 15, 1962 and was honorably discharged on March 14, 1966. Bob married Patricia Knowles on September 29, 1962 and they lived in New Jersey for a few years while Bob was in the service. In 1967 they settled in Ft. Washington where they raised their family until moving to North Beach in 2001. Bob was employed as an electronics technician in the Space Science Division, Astronomy Branch, and Gamma Ray Astrophysics Branch of the United States Naval Research Laboratory of Washington, DC for 37 years. He was a devout member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Bob was also a member and served on the Board of Directors of the Holland Point Citizens Association and volunteered at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. Bob was also an avid sports fan, especially the Washington Redskins and Nationals.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Patricia “Pat” Tait, daughter Paula Tait Ryan and her husband Earl and son Michael Tait and grandchildren Hunter, Hector, Mairead, Micah, Christina, Micaila, Christian, Michael, and Christelle.
In lieu of flowers donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Ladies of Charity-St. Anthony’s or Hospice of the Chesapeake.
Visitation
Services
No Services Available
Contributions
Ladies of Charity Calvert County, Inc.
PO Box 334
North Beach, MD 20714
443-646-5721
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
Condolences
Sort Comments
1 Jul 2021
2:08pm
Bob was an important part of my life being a neighbor and watching the love grow for my best friend Pat. We all spent many happy times together. Yes he was a dedicated guy who loved his work at the Naval Lab. A kind and gentle man. Rest in peace.
City
DEWEY
State
Arizona
1 Jul 2021
5:41pm
I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Bobby as we used to call him growing up as neighbors and close family friends back on Tonga Drive in Fort Washington, MD. My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Aunt Pat, Paula, Michael,
and all of the family during this difficult time. I hope the family can find peace knowing that he is no longer suffering as a result of the cancer and that although he is no longer with you in this World he will live on in our memories.
City
Mechanicsville
State
Maryland
1 Jul 2021
6:28pm
Our condolences to the Tait family. He was a great father, husband, leader and a dear friend of my family. Our prayers are with the family. He was a very faith drive person and led his life as such. I know he is in a better place and someday we will all be with him. God speed Uncle Bobby!
City
Celina
State
TX
4 Jul 2021
12:44pm
My condolences to Pat , Michael, Paula and the rest of the Tait Family. I have many Fond memories of Parties at Bobby and Pat’s House and Block Party Picnics on Tonga Drive. He was a good Friend and Neighbor. I can still envision Bobby’s Dads light blue Van parked on Tonga Drive with the TAIT Paint Company LOGO Displayed ” DON’T WAIT CALL TAIT” on the side.
City
Nanjemoy
State
Maryland
8 Jul 2021
5:25pm
My sincere condolences to Pat, Paula, Michael and grandchildren during this time of grief. I have fond memories of Bobby always coming to the aide of anyone needing help. He is at rest and no longer in pain. I know we will see him again.
City
The Villages
State
FL
Sort Comments
Bob was an important part of my life being a neighbor and watching the love grow for my best friend Pat. We all spent many happy times together. Yes he was a dedicated guy who loved his work at the Naval Lab. A kind and gentle man. Rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Bobby as we used to call him growing up as neighbors and close family friends back on Tonga Drive in Fort Washington, MD. My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Aunt Pat, Paula, Michael,
and all of the family during this difficult time. I hope the family can find peace knowing that he is no longer suffering as a result of the cancer and that although he is no longer with you in this World he will live on in our memories.
Our condolences to the Tait family. He was a great father, husband, leader and a dear friend of my family. Our prayers are with the family. He was a very faith drive person and led his life as such. I know he is in a better place and someday we will all be with him. God speed Uncle Bobby!
My condolences to Pat , Michael, Paula and the rest of the Tait Family. I have many Fond memories of Parties at Bobby and Pat’s House and Block Party Picnics on Tonga Drive. He was a good Friend and Neighbor. I can still envision Bobby’s Dads light blue Van parked on Tonga Drive with the TAIT Paint Company LOGO Displayed ” DON’T WAIT CALL TAIT” on the side.
My sincere condolences to Pat, Paula, Michael and grandchildren during this time of grief. I have fond memories of Bobby always coming to the aide of anyone needing help. He is at rest and no longer in pain. I know we will see him again.