Charles Cable, a well-known farrier in the Goshen, NY area, passed away on Tuesday (May 15) at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. He was 76.
Cable learned his trade from his father and in turn passed that knowledge of shoeing horses to his sons. In addition to his work in New York, Cable also plied his trade in Florida, Ohio and Michigan.
He is survived by his two sons, Tim (Christy) and Tom (Jody); his companion, Mary; brothers Philip H. (Phyllis), Raymond (Patty) and Leon; sisters Ruth Bales and Marilyn Thomas; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at Goshen Historic Track on Saturday, May 18, at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend. Burial will be in Effingham, Ill., at St. Anthony Cemetery, beside his parents.
Memorial donations may be made to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924 or Goshen Historic Track, 44 Park Place, Goshen, NY 10924.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Charles Cable.
(Harnessracing.com)