Marian D. Cable obit 30 Apr 2009 , Sidney, Delaware, NY Marian D. Cable SIDNEY _ 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 Nov. 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, and Sandra (Jean) Long and her partner, Andrew Squires, of Norwich; sister, Jeanne Dilley, of Sidney; brother, Ray McDonald, of Fruitland, Idaho; 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 caregiver, 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 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, with the family in attendance at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, at the Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty St., Sidney, with the Rev. Dr. Barbara Thorington Green, pastor, officiating.Burial will take place in 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 acknowledges and thanks Catskill Area Hospice, Delaware County Office for the Aging and especially longtime friend "Dr." Paul Possemato for their help and concern.Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.