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Joan Taber (Colgan)
Feb. 10, 1956 - Jan. 5, 2021
MECKLENBURG - Joan Taber (Colgan), 64 of Mecklenburg passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the presence of family.
She was born February 10, 1956 in Auburn to the late Gordon and Mary (Delaney) Colgan.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Colgan and his wife Janet Wilbur, her brother-in-law, Ned Mock (husband to her sister Marie Mock).
Joan is survived by her husband of 37 years, Carl Taber; her sons: Steve Taber (Katie Taber), Sean Taber (Molly Taber); grandchildren: Teaghan, Penny, Lucy and Dylan; her sisters: Marie Mock and Marcia Slocum (Donald Slocum); along with nieces and many cousins.
She was a 1974 graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School and a 1976 graduate of SUNY Cobleskill. She was devoted to her animals and a lover of many. She volunteered a lot of her time with St Benedict's Catholic Church (Odessa, NY) which she was an active member of for many years. In addition, she spent much of her time volunteering with Cornell Companions by visiting local nursing homes with her dog Tank by her side. She retired from Cornell University, Quality Milk Production Services and spent many years working in the agricultural industry.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. A private funeral mass will be held in her honor at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Odessa at a later date.
A link to view the mass will be available following the closing of the mass via email. Please send a request to [email protected], subject line "Joan Taber Funeral Mass Video."
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to the Humane Society of Schuyler County.
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Greg Reeves
October 21, 2021
Joan was the best...through High School and beyond we always had so much fun and laughter. She will be greatly missed.
Janet Mason Manzer
January 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of Joans passing.Grew up near colgans.
Donald W Raymond
January 14, 2021
Karl and family, so sorry about your loss
Boo Morsack Knapp
January 13, 2021
I am so sorry for the family. Joni was beyond kind.
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Chris Soule
January 12, 2021
I sure will always remember working with Joan at Agway. She was happy and fun loving and always encouraging! Great times at the farm dinners! She was a wonderful lady!
JoAnn Bowers
January 12, 2021
I was fortunate enough to call Joan one of my dear friends when we were in high school together. She was such a kind and friendly person. Years later, whenever I would run into her, I always marveled at the fact that she hadn't changed. I have many fond memories of our friendship. What a dear person she was. My heart goes out to her family. RIP, Joanie.
Cindy Hamilton
January 12, 2021
May the love of friends and family help you through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom and Cindy Hamilton.
Jacquie Wright
January 12, 2021
Sam and I send our deepest sympathies to the Taber family
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