| Name |
John William Mabee |
| Suffix |
Jr. |
| Birth |
8 Dec 1939 |
Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Census |
3 Apr 1950 |
4 Cuthbert Street, Scotia, Schenectady County, New York [2] |
- John Mabee, Head, White, Male, 31, Married, born in New York, Civilian Supply Clerk, US Army base
Helen Mabee, Wife, White, Female, 30, Married, born in New York, parents born in US, complected 12th grade
John Mabee Jr, Son, White, Male, 10, never married, born in New York
James Mabee, Son, White, Male, 6, never married, born in New York
Susan Mabee, Daughter, White, Female, 5, never married, born in New York
Garry Mabee, Son, White, Male, 2, never married, born in New York
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| Note |
- Maybee Society Member #419
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| Witness-Obituary |
- Helen May Dawson Mabee, 90, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 26 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Scotia, New York. Her sons and family members were at her side.
She was born May 4, 1919 in Schenectady, daughter of the late John and May Larrabee Dawson. She was educated in the Scotia school system. Helen continued to be a resident of Scotia, raising her family on Cuthbert Street.
She is predeceased by: husband of 54 years John Mabee Sr. 1993, her beloved son James "Jimmy" Mabee 1968, sisters, Evelyn Cusack 1975, and Marion Christopher 2008, a brother, Lawrence Dawson 2006, and son-in-law Gordon Smith 2006.
Helen is Survived by sister, Gloria Dawson Leo of Rotterdam Jct., her children; John W. Mabee (June) of Vestal, NY, daughter-in-law, Maycashion Litts of Scotia, NY, Susan Mabee Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gary D. Mabee (Kim) of Scotia, NY, and Sally Mabee Owen (Jeffrey) of Weaver, Alabama. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Craig, Garrett, Bryant, and Brent Mabee, Cimmie Mabee, Shane Litts, Christopher and Stephanie Smith, Amanda and Jonathan Mabee, Janay, Amy, and Jeffrey Owen, and 16 great grandchildren: Robert, Joshua, John, Joseph, Bryant John, Mason, and Jacob Mabee, Genevieve and Gabrielle Smith, Jena, Viktor, and Jaylan Lenchanko, Rainy and Andre' Potts, Alexandra and Colin Hope, and many nieces and nephews that she loved so much.
She was devoted to her family. Her joy was watching her children and grandchildren grow. She loved cooking for family members, gardening, painting, crocheting, playing cards with Addie and Arlene, and going to craft shows with her sister Gloria. She believed that, patience is a virtue and love never fails.
The family would like to thank: Dr. Chen Jung-Wen for his dedication to the care and comfort for our mother, and the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff, for the daily love and support they shared with our mother and family members.
Calling hours will be Thursday, October 1, 2009, 10 - 11 a.m. at Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home at 1 Mohawk Avenue Scotia, N.Y. A service to celebrate the life of Helen Mabee will follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dana Carroll, Pastor of Scotia United Methodist Church will be officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery Sacandaga Road Scotia, NY
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to the Schenectady County Historical Society for the George Franchere Education Center at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, in Rotterdam Jct, Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scotia, NY, or Scotia United Methodist Church
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| Residence |
Between 1993 and 2017 |
401 Delano Avenue, Vestal, New York |
| Witness-Obituary |
15 Nov 1993 |
Binghamton, New York [4] |
- John W. Mabee Sr., 75, of Culbert St., Scotia, NY died Saturday, November 13, 1993 at Ellis Hospital. He was predeceased by his son, James E. Mabee. He is survived by his wife, Helen M. Mabee; two sons, John W. Mabee, Jr., of Vestal, NY, and Gary D Mabee of Scotia, NY; two daughters, Susan A. Smith of Albequerque, N. Mwx., Sally J. Owens of Springfield, Va.; brother Orville Mabee, of Syracuse, NY; sister Addie Pfiefer of Scotia; twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews, Mr Mabee was born in Scotia, NY and was a 1936 graduate of Scotia High School. He was employed by General Electric in the Large Steam Turbine Divisdion in the 1950's. He then worked as a Dispatcher for the McCormick Mayflower Moving Co., until retiring in 1983. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving as a paratrooper in the European Treater. He was a member of the Scotia United Methodist Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home, Inc. with the Rev. Richard Campbell of Scotia United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Scotia....
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| Reference Number |
7478 |
| Death |
10 Jan 2025 |
Vestal, Broome, New York, USA |
- https://www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys1061457
John Mabee 85, passed peacefully on January 10, 2025 at home with his family by his side.
John was born December 8, 1939, in Schenectady, NY. He was the son of the late John and Helen Dawson Mabee. He grew up in Scotia, NY. After graduating from high school John started his professional career with the Syracuse Supply Company in Schenectady, NY. He was then transferred to Syracuse, NY for the next four years. His final transfer was to Vestal, NY it was then that he decided to call Vestal his home. In Vestal, he managed the Hyster Lift Truck Division. During his tenure with SSC in Vestal he assisted with the layout and design of the Hyster Lift Truck Division in Conklin, NY. John retired from SSC after 25 years of service. John continued his professional career in Vestal, NY with Albany Ladder AKA South Central Scaffolding, NES, and currently United Rental for another 25 years. He finally retired in 2005. John truly cherished the lifelong friendships that he made throughout his professional career.
John was preceded in death by his parents John and Helen Dawson Mabee, brother James “Jimmy” Mabee, Brothers-in-law John Iveson, Gordon Smith, Tim Johnson, John Smith, Sisters-in-law Joan Johnson, Carole Smith, Nephews James Iveson, Great Nephew James Bond, Cousins Arlene and Joe Pizzuti, Mother and Father-in-law Al and Lottie Edie Altman. John was also blessed with several aunts and uncles who preceded him in death from the Mabee and Dawson relatives.
John is survived by his wife June who was the pride of his life. John met June on a beautiful afternoon in June at Central Park in Schenectady, NY in 1959 and they have been together ever since. John and June raised four wonderful sons: Craig (Penny) Vestal, Garrett (Ann-Marie) Clifton Park, Bryant (Kelly) Vestal, Brent (Megan) Saratoga. The family continued to grow with 9 grandchildren: Rob (Sarah), Joshua (Meredith), John (Larissa), Joseph, Bryant (Quiashawn), Mason (Kenna), Jacob, Nora, Nolan, and 5 Great Grandchildren: Finley, Beckham, Patrick, Ella, Stella. John is also survived by: Brother Gary (Kim) Mabee NY, Sisters Susan Smith NM, Sally (Jeff) Owen AL, Sisters-in-law Cassie Mabee Litts NY, Arlene Lent NY, Aunt Gloria Leo NY, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins that he enjoyed spending time with and loved so much.
Life wasn't always easy for a family with five children. John was the firstborn. Support from family and friends was life-changing. He never forgot that life lesson. His devotion showed in the many ways that he took care of his family and friends… through his actions big and small, and the grandchildren will attest to “The Blue Book.”
John was so proud of his sons. He was an active participant in all of their activities. He coached Little League and would fondly remember the year he planned the Little League parade. He coached Babe Ruth, travel soccer “The Sting”, and Vestal United Methodist Basketball Teams for 32 years, coaching then scheduling all league games.
John then became a regular spectator at all of his grandchildren's extracurricular activities. He loved spending time with them. He would tell anyone who would listen about all of their accomplishments. He was a committed volunteer, not only to sports: VUMC he participated on many church council meetings, was an usher, MYF Leader, mentor for conformation, Vestal Lions Club, Vestal Booster Club, Inside Information Club, Vestal All-Nighter, and Soccer Booster Club.
John loved talking to people even during Covid he would knock on the window and wave at people as they would walk by. It was a small gesture of making a person feel noticed and welcomed.
John will be remembered for his teasing jokes (though some were sarcastic), Welcoming smile, Firm Handshake, Committed work ethic, and leadership. His favorite saying was “ A smile costs nothing but gives much”
Funeral Services will be on Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St, Vestal, NY. Calling hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and a celebration of life service to follow.
The family would like to thank those who shared their compassion for John and our family: Henry Kaphesi is an amazing aide… who became a great family friend. Thank you to Pastors Sundar, Willis, Harris, and all the VUMC family for all of their support and prayers. Dr. Porsteinsson and Nurse Brittany at the Rochester Memory Care Clinic. The Lourdes Hospice Care Team, Nurse Brittni, Chaplin Jordan, and all the amazing support staff. The Grace Lutheran Respite Care Volunteers for their wonderful contribution to helping caregivers.
In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Johns's commitment to the community please consider a memorial contribution:
Cornell Cooperative Extension to help support all of their teaching and outlook programs, 840 Front St, Binghamton NY,13905 c/o Carol Futterman- Human Resource Coordinator.
Guthrie/Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd, Vestal NY, 13850
Mabee Farm Historic Site, Rotterdam NY, to support the preservation of history through teaching, contributions go to Schenectady County Historical Society 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady NY, 12305.
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| Person ID |
I7433 |
Maybee Society |
| Last Modified |
18 Jan 2025 |
1939 - 2025 (85 years)
