Brian Taylor (OW 1965)

7 November 1945 – 22 December 2025

The Waynflete Office has been informed by his daughter Joanna and friend Richard Burden (OW) of the death of Brian Taylor, aged 80.

Brian attended MCS from 1957-1965, where he was House Prefect and Captain of the MCS Shooting Club. His shooting prowess resulted in him winning the Coronation Cup in 1965. We are grateful to his daughter’s Joanna and Amanda for sharing this obituary:

After leaving school, Brian went on to Sandhurst Military Accademy and subsequently joined the Royal Engineers.  The Army became his profession and his framework for many years.  In 1971 he married Sue, and together they began a life that involved being posted in different countries due to his work, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, Australia and the UK are some to name.

Brian was stationed in Hong Kong for five years with the Gurkhas. It was there that his daughters were born – Joanna in 1973 and Amanda in 1975.  He was immensely proud of them.

Due to life in the Army meaning frequent moves, always with family in tow.  Brian made a decision that said much about his priorities, as in the mid-1980s he left the Army to provide stability for his children.  It was not an easy choice, but it was the right one for the family.

After leaving Army life, Brian joined Arup, working in the personnel department, where he met Alison in the early 90’s, and they were together for almost 30 years, sharing a full life with lots of adventures and happy memories.

Brian loved travel throughout his life.  Whilst with Alison, they saw much of the world. America, especially the national parks, held a special place in his heart. They also travelled to Australia, Alaska, Zimbabwe, the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Canada, Greece and Nepal.

Shooting remained central to Brian’s life.  He competed in full bore rifle shooting well into his seventies, winning many trophies, medals, and spoons.  He played golf, in later years he became a member of the North Foreland golf club, where he got actively involved in club activities. He loved to play with the Bandits golf team.  He was a member of different organisations, actively involved with the Royal Engineers Association, a member of the local pétanque team. He also enjoyed volunteering at the annual C.A.M.R.A. beer festivals.  This gave him an excuse to sample all the different beer varieties.

Brian had two grandchildren Megan and Oliver who he enjoyed playing games and having days out with them.

Sadly, it was in the later stages of his life, Brian faced motor neurone disease with much courage.  He was proud to have reached his 80th birthday, it was a milestone he was determined to meet.  Yet, sadly he passed away the month after on 22 December.