Gwendolyn T. McCabe

Gwendolyn McCabe Obituary

McCabe, Gwendolyn T.

Mrs. Gwendolyn T. 'Gwen' McCabe, of Burgett Dr., Homer, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the age of 85. A longtime area resident, Gwen was born September 27, 1927 in Elmira, a daughter of the late Richard M. and Edna Waugh Tinker. On July 2, 1949 she married Timothy J. McCabe, Sr. in St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1945 and Cortland State Teachers College in 1949 with a degree in education. She went on to teach from 1949-1951 at Groton Central School, and from 1961 until her retirement in 1986 at the Cortland City School District. Gwen was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church, Homer, where she was active in the Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a member of the Cortland County Historical Society, the Cortland County Genealogical Society, the 20th Century Club and was a member of the Cortland RSVP, primarily volunteering at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Professionally, Gwen was twice nominated for the New York State Teacher of the Year by two different school principals and was a member of the Cortland Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was an avid reader and enjoyed visiting and traveling. Surviving are her sons, Timothy J. (Annette) McCabe of Lansing, NY; Patrick M. (Holly) McCabe of Tully, NY and Steven (Abby) McCabe of Littleton, CO; and a brother, Richard (Maggie) Tinker of Watkins Glen, NY. Gwen cherished the time she spent with grandchildren and great grandchildren; Andrew (Marnie) McCabe; Matthew (Jessie) McCabe; Travis McCabe; Shannon (Dan) Aridgides; Staci McCabe and Christopher McCabe and her two great granddaughters, Jaelize and Cate McCabe. In addition to her husband, Timothy McCabe, Sr. in 1994, she was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Caldwell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013 in St. Margaret's Church, 14 Copeland Ave., Homer, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Paul J. Alciati. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. Calling hours will be held on Friday January 4, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 N. Main St., Homer. The family wishes to thank Dr. Sam Benjamin and Dr. Margaret Boufal for their wonderful care during Mrs. McCabe's recent illness. Memorial contributions in Gwen's name may be directed to the St. Margaret's Church Building Fund, 14 Copeland Ave., Homer, NY 13077.

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Published by Ithaca Journal on Jan. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Gwendolyn McCabe

10 Entries

Sean Dixon

March 12, 2013

I am another cousin who corresponded with Gwen for many years. We shared our passion for genealogy and our struggles with research. She shared so much wonderful information and photographs with me over the years. It would have taken me ages to find these things on my own. I so wish I had met her in person. She called me once to share an exciting genealogical discovery, and right away it felt like she was an old friend. I will miss her very much.

January 5, 2013

My mother and Gwen had the same grandfather, Ira Tinker, and I met her and Tim at their home in Homer some years ago..We visited her in St. Pete several times...She sent me many pages of the Tinker family history..W used the pages to seek out more information on John Tinker who arrived in Boston in 1633. Visited Groton, Mass. and got writings of John and shared them with Gwen..She was great to me in giving so much information on the Tinkers.We will miss her ..Our prayers and thoughts are with the family..
Franklin Dentz ,Sanibel,FL

Pat O'Donnell

January 4, 2013

Dear Family,
Your mother and my mother (Margaret O'Donnell) both taught in the Cortland School district. When I got my first teaching job as a Kindergarten teacher (in 1972), your mother told my mom that she would be happy to help in any way as I prepared to start my career and gave me one of her plan books from a past year so that I could see how to set up a program for my Kindergarten. She also met with me before I left Cortland for my new job to answer any questions I might have had. I have never forgotten her kindness and tried during my career to pay forward, by offering other first year teachers a chance to take one of my plan books to help them begin their careers. She was a very generous lady.

Steven Morey

January 4, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Mrs. McCabe's passing. She was wonderful person and a super-terrific Teacher. I will always remember her. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family.

January 2, 2013

To the McCabe Family:
So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person to know. My parents thought very highly of your Mom and Dad.
Mary Rumgay Chapman

Anne McConnell

January 2, 2013

Gwen was a cousin of my mother, Alice Marie Castilla McConnell (her mother was a Tinker). I saw Gwen when she was in FL during the winters in St. Pete. Was often invited to her home in Homer during the summer but never made it to visit her. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I had hoped to visit with her this winter again. I appreciate all of the time she spent on the Tinker geneaology and all of the information she shared with me. My prayers are with you and your family!

Ken and Letha Henry

January 2, 2013

Tim, Pat, Steve, and families
For many years your Mom was a very good friend to Aunt Marie, especially after Uncle John's death. Her friendship helped not only our aunt, but also many people in the Cortland/Virgil area. She was a giving, caring lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 2, 2013

Our condolences to Tim and Annette and the entire McCabe family.

Dick and Georgette Pakkala
Arapahoe, NC

Becky Tinker

January 2, 2013

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

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