Obituary of Marian Delaphine Cable

Marian D. Cable Sidney, NY Marian D. Cable, 91 of Sidney passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at her home. She was born in Binghamton, daughter of the late William and Luella (Bice) McDonald on May 6, 1917. Her namesake was her grandmother Mary Ann (Warner) Bice, who often took Marian to local revival meetings, and who inspired all her grandchildren to make Christ a part of their lives. Marian graduated in January 1936 from Binghamton Central High School, and was class notable as "Best Natured". Marian's kind and gentle manner was enjoyed by all who came in contact with her. She married John E. Cable on November 25, 1937 in West Windsor. She studied mechanical drawing and worked for Scintilla and Bendix Aviation Corp. in Sidney as a tracer/draftsman, retiring in 1980 as Artist Illustrator. Marian was a member of the Sidney United Methodist Church for 60 years, holding positions in various church ministries, including teaching Sunday school, serving on the Board of Trustees, and acting as Church Historian. She also was a charter member and past president of the United Methodist Women, and a charter member of the Dorcas Class. Marian also served on the Village Planning Board of Sidney, and volunteered at the Sidney Historical Association (SHA). For the latter, she provided copies of a bicentennial publication with her son, dedicated to her husband on "Intermarriages of Fairfield, Connecticut Pioneer Families of 'The Den', South Walton". She also put together a collection of articles for the SHA on those who served in the military from Sidney. She was former Historian of the McKune-Comfort Reunion Association, and a member of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists. When Marian retired from Bendix, it allowed her time to pursue her passion for genealogy. Marian is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Letty (Lene) Cable of Samoa, daughters Mary Lou Schloss and her friend Jan Cranch of Penfield, NY, and Sandra (Jean) Long and her partner Andrew Squires of Norwich; sister Jeanne Dilley of Sidney, brother Ray McDonald of Fruitland, ID; granddaughters Erika Wesner and Hilary Schloss; grandsons Evan Schloss, Adam Nabinger and Jameson Long; and two great granddaughters, Madison and Abigail Wesner; a nephew, several nieces, special niece Patricia (Dilley) DuMond, and numerous cousins and friends, especially personal care giver Bonnie Shew. She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Cable of Sidney, and her brother Irving W. McDonald of Binghamton. Friends are invited to call on Sunday, May 3, 2009 with the family in attendance from 3:00-5:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 11:00am at the Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty Street, Sidney with Rev. Dr. Barbara Thorington Green, pastor, officiating. Burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be considered for the Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty St. Sidney, NY 13838. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.landersfh.com. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Catskill Area Hospice, Delaware County Office for the Aging and especially long time friend "Dr." Paul Possemato for their help and concern. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.