Obituary of Ada J. Taber

Ada J. Taber, 95, passed away on May 21, 2025. Ada was born on January 9, 1930 in Perry, Maine, the daughter of Lester and Lela (Kinney) Johnson.

After graduating from Shead Memorial High School, Ada moved to Bangor. She was working at Bangor Hydro when she met and later married Douglas Dunnett. Ada became a stay-at-home mother to raise their three children. Doug passed away in 1970. Several years later, Ada met Gerry Taber. They were married in 1973 and Ada became stepmother to Gerry’s four children. Ada and Gerry resided in Red Beach. They had a beautiful home overlooking the St. Croix River. They enjoyed spending time with their many friends. There was always plenty of laughter and of course singing. Over the years, they enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and four-wheeling. Ada was a member of the Garden Club and the Lioness Club. In 1989, they purchased their first home in Florida. They enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and staying active while soaking up the sun. Ada always had a sparkle in her eyes and a big smile that will be missed by so many.  Ada was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Calais and attended the Calvary Baptist Church when she moved to Brewer.

Ada is survived by her children Linda Pollard (Bob) of Brewer, Doug Dunnett (Grace) of CA, Mary Dunnett of Brewer, and her stepchildren Dennis Taber of Harrison, ME, Debbie Taber of Windham, ME, Dawn Taber-Cayer ( Mike) of St. Croix VI, and Scott Taber of MA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Ada was predeceased by her husband Gerry Taber, brothers Andy Johnson (Mary), Rocky Johnson (Jean), and beloved sister Lillian Robinson.   

A celebration of Ada’s life will be held 11 AM Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State Street, Brewer where family and friends may visit from 10 – 11 AM immediately prior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Baptist Church in Calais, ME or Calvary Baptist in Brewer. Messages and memories may be shared with her family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.