Hazel Drew   Cable

Hazel Drew Cable, 96, died February 26 in Lady Lake, Fla. A former resident of Newtown, she was the mother of Ester L. Nichols of Sandy Hook, Albert and James Cable, also of Sandy Hook, Clarence Cable of Bradford, R.I., Clifford Cable of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Jane Cable of Lady Lake, Fla.

Mrs Cable, a native of Bridgeport, is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nine nieces, three nephews; and two cousins.

A retired nurse, she was the widow of Clarence M. Cable, Sr, a former longtime employee of the Post Publishing Company. She and her husband resided in Newtown for many years before retiring to Florida.

A celebration of the late Mrs Cable’s life will take place Saturday, March 19, at 2 pm, at the Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street. A reception in the church great room will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Newtown Congregational Church.

The Newtown Bee        March 11, 2005