Aimee McCabe Marvel, retired teacher

Aimee McCabe Marvel, 85, of Dagsboro went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

She was born in Clarksville April 27, 1935, daughter of the late Paul B. McCabe Sr. and the late Alice Rebecca (Logan) McCabe.  Aimee graduated from Lord Baltimore School class of 1953, and also graduated from Salisbury State Teachers College in 1958.  

Aimee taught first grade in Georgetown Special School District and Indian River School District for 38 years.  She was a member of St. George’s United Methodist Church in Clarksville and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #12 of Frankford. 

She was a warm, generous person who was devoted to family and friends.  Aimee and her husband loved taking trips with family and friends.  She also enjoyed cooking, reading, playing cards, golfing, antiquing and traveling.     

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Rodney Thomas Marvel Sr. in 2015; a brother, Paul B. McCabe Jr. and a sister, Shirley Gordon and her husband Jack.  She is survived by her son, Rodney Thomas Marvel Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Georgetown; a sister-in-law, Jane Wilgus McCabe; and several nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID-19 and the current restrictions, a walk-through viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 27, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road.  A private service will follow with interment at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View.  Also due to COVID-19, social distancing protocols will be observed and masks are required for those in attendance.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Aimee’s name to the American Diabetes Association by visiting www.diabetes.org or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com