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- The Hartford Courant (CT)
October 4, 2009
The Reverend Raymond E. Taber, 70, of Bristol, was united with the Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday (October 1, 2009). He was the husband, for a remarkable 50 years, to Heather (Mosher) Taber.
Raymond was born on November 13, 1938 in New Bedford, MA to the late Clinton E. and Ruby A. (Ransom) Taber.
Raymond graduated from Berkshire Christian College with a Bachelor's degree in Theology. He then went on to serve as a Minister for 25 years before retiring. During that time, he was the minister for 6 churches throughout New England. He held a range of positions from grounds keeper to president in many Para Church Organizations, and was an experienced carpenter having remodeled many churches and parsonages. Raymond was also an accomplished singer and musician, known for his love of the trumpet and other brass instruments. Raymond spent his entire life ministering and caring for others, which was shown to the four children he and Heather fostered. The love and compassion Raymond possessed will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Along with his beloved wife Heather Taber of Bristol, he leaves four children David Taber and his wife Sheri of Southington; Donald Taber of East Hartford; Michelle Barker and her husband Roger of Florida and Danny Taber and his wife Lin of Coventry; an adopted daughter Becky Thompson of Southington, six grandchildren Brian, Josh, Kane, Jessica, Thomas and Emily and a great grandchild. He also leaves two brothers Clinton E. and James E. Taber; a sister Ruby Plummer; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Vincent E. Taber.
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