Marian Fiedler

Marian Fiedler, 86, formerly of Cobleskill, NY, died Fri., Feb. 8, 2008 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Fiedler was born in New York, NY on Aug. 1, 1921 a daughter of the late John D. and Dorothy (Martin) Donhoff. She retired from the Connetquot School District in Ronkonkoma after teaching Elementary School for 27 years. She was a member of the New York State Retired Teacher's Assoc. and most recently a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cobleskill, NY. Marian was, above all, a Mother. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. Marian had a gift for teaching and remained a teacher throughout her life. The lessons she taught of kindness, generosity and faith will live on in all who knew her. In addition to her family, Marian loved music, dancing, dogs, singing and talking. She had the "gift of gab," as she used to say. She loved swimming in the Long Island Sound and days on the sunny beach. She loved going out to eat and had a certain affinity for McDonald's fish sandwiches. She was an amazing woman. Her vibrance, love and spirit will be sorely missed, always treasured and never forgotten.
Marian was married to William Fiedler, Sr. on Aug. 21, 1948. He predeceased her in 1998. She is survived by
Daughter: Susan Hains (Stephen) Nassau, NY
Son: William Fiedler, Jr. (Delia) Margaretville, NY
Granddaughters: Sarah DiFazio (Robert) Dalton, MA
Rebecca Hains Albany, NY
Season Fiedler Margaretville, NY
Grandsons: Matthew Hains Albany, NY
Lucas Fiedler Dover, NH.
William Fiedler Margaretville, NY
Great Grandchildren Madeline Elise DiFazio and Collin William Fiedler
Sister: Betty Boudreau (Joseph) Saratoga Springs, NY
1 Niece
2 Nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:00PM, Wed. Feb. 13, 2008 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Washington Ave. Cobleskill, NY Father Thomas Holmes will be celebrant. A Calling hour will be from 11-12 prior to the mass, at the church. Cremation will take place at Vale Crematory, Schenectady and burial of the cremains will be in the Saratoga National Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend a Memorial service for Marian, Tues. Feb. 12, 2008 at 2PM at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, 2256 Burdett Ave., Troy, NY.
Memorials may be sent to the Staff Fund c/o Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, 2256 Burdett Ave., Troy, NY 12180 or
Community Hospice 295 Valley View Blvd. Rensselaer, NY 12144 or
Joslyn Diabetes Clinic c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215