Obituary: Marian S. McClure, 97, Andover

ANDOVER - Marian S. McClure, 97, passed on to her heavenly home on Monday (Feb. 2, 2018). Mrs. McClure was born in Greenwood on April 15, 1920 to Glenn and Alyce (Wyckoff) Swarts. Due to illness in her family, she was raised in Andover by her uncle and aunt, Archie and Hattie (Swarts) Kemp. She graduated from Andover High School in 1938. On July 5, 1940, she married Kenneth McClure at the Andover First Presbyterian Church. They were blessed with 66 years of happy marriage until his death in 2006.

Marian was a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Andover, serving as elder, singing in the choir and enjoying the fellowship of other members of the United Presbyterian Women. One of the greatest joys in her life was her family. Through the years, she and Ken attended the activities of their grandchildren, and for as long as possible, those of their great grandchildren.

Marian loved all animals, but had a special affinity for horses. With her daughter, MaryAnn, they operated Braecroft Morgans, breeding, selling, and showing Morgan horses. In their retirement years, Marian and Ken established East Valley Arts, selling his art work throughout the Southern Tier. They were also fortunate to be able to travel extensively around the United States and abroad.

Mrs. McClure is survived by two children, MaryAnn (Paul) Whitehouse of Andover and Susan (Richard) Godown of Scottsville; nine grandchildren, Sean McClure, Shelagh (Matthew) McClure, Mark (Aimee) Whitehouse, Ian (Sandy) Whitehouse, Aaron (Margaret) Whitehouse, Jennifer (Matt) Brandes, Sherri Shepanski, Melissa (Steve) Holmstrum, and Matthew (Heather) Godown; 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Brad Burdic. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, MableLee Runzo and Margaret Kemp.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Robert McClure, a sister, Marjorie Burdic and a brother, Oliver Kemp.

There will be no prior visitation. The memorial service will be held on Sunday (March 4) at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Andover with Rev. Christian Mattison, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.

Memorials in Marian’s name may be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 1374 SR 19 South, Wellsville, NY 14895, the Andover Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 773, Andover, NY 14806, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.