Robert Delmotte Layden Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Delmotte Layden (Dayton, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid adieu to Robert's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Robert has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert S. Layden and Octavia Layden; and his wife Elizabeth "Fay" Greathouse. He is survived by: his sons, Rob (Nancy), Jim and Dan (Toni); and his granddaughters, Lydia and Anna.

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