Schenectady - Cecelia Ann Taber, 78, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital.
She was born in Albany on May 27, 1942 a daughter of the late Carl and Alice G. (Peirce) Alger.
After dedicating her many years as a homemaker, she then worked as an administrative assistant for several local doctors in the area. She then retired to care for her grandkids.
Cecelia enjoyed camping, traveling attending shows and concerts.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold in 2016; her son Brandan Scott Hanley 1965 and a stepson, Paul Taber.
Cecelia survived by 2 sons, Kevin (Denise) P. Hanley and Shawn (Tracey) P Hanley; her daughter, Kelly M. (Antonio) Tavares DaSilva; 2 stepchildren, John (Sue) Taber and Mindy Taber; 7 grandchildren, Kevin, Ashley, Kaylla, Brandan, Brett, Amadeu, and Kristen. Her stepgrandchildren, Jessica, Danny and Stephen; her 3 sisters, Joan Cooke, her twin, Mary Bailey and Patty Oddy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Church of Saint Madeleine Sophie, 3500 Carman Road, Schenectady. Interment will follow at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 1:30 pm. Online condolences may be expressed at www.NewComerAlbany.com