Edward J. Taber, 56, of 48 Henriette Street, Manchester, NH died at his home February 22, 2005. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on October 10, 1948, the son of Edward M. Taber and the late Frances M. (Finn) Taber and had been a resident of Manchester for the past 20 years. He was a graduate from the University of Connecticut and was affiliated with the Vista Corps. Edward was employed 15 years with Southern NH University-Department of Public. He was a collector of stamps, coins, baseball cards and Jazz pictures. Edward was an animal lover. Family members include his dad of Newington, Connecticut, three brothers; Leonard Taber of Bristol, Connecticut, Lawrence Taber of Stafford, Virginia and Alfred Taber of Wolf Summitt, West Virginia, a sister; Christine Taber of Vernon, Connecticut, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service for Edward will be held in Manchester, NH on April 2, 2005, and to obtain detailed information plese call his brother, Al at 304-782-3077. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, is in charge of arrangements. To view an on line memorial or for more information, go to www.phaneuf.net