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'Lifelong partners' died in crash 'Lifelong partners' died in crash
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A husband and wife killed in a car crash on the outskirts of Aberdeen have been described as "lifelong partners".A husband and wife killed in a car crash on the outskirts of Aberdeen have been described as "lifelong partners".
Elizabeth Cable, 78, and her husband William, known as Jim, 79, from Aberdeen, died in a crash on the A944 Kingwells and Westhill road last week. Elizabeth Cable, 78, and her husband William, known as Jim, 79, from Aberdeen, died in a crash on the A944 Kingwells to Westhill road last week.
Relatives said in a statement:"Our family are absolutely devastated at the tragic and unexpected loss of our wonderful parents and grandparents."Relatives said in a statement:"Our family are absolutely devastated at the tragic and unexpected loss of our wonderful parents and grandparents."
The couple had grown up as next-door neighbours in Forfar.The couple had grown up as next-door neighbours in Forfar.
The family statement said: "They were the heart and soul of our family and both of them lived life to the full. They both had a great many friends and I know they will be deeply missed by everyone who knew them."The family statement said: "They were the heart and soul of our family and both of them lived life to the full. They both had a great many friends and I know they will be deeply missed by everyone who knew them."
Five granddaughtersFive granddaughters
The statement added: "Childhood friends and lifelong partners, Jim and Elizabeth grew up as next door neighbours in Forfar. After their marriage in 1954 they moved out to Kenya where Jim served in the colonial police reaching superintendent rank before the family returned to Scotland to live in Aberdeen in 1963.The statement added: "Childhood friends and lifelong partners, Jim and Elizabeth grew up as next door neighbours in Forfar. After their marriage in 1954 they moved out to Kenya where Jim served in the colonial police reaching superintendent rank before the family returned to Scotland to live in Aberdeen in 1963.
"We would like to thank everyone for their help and support at this extremely difficult time."Mr and Mrs Cable were killed in the accident on the A944"We would like to thank everyone for their help and support at this extremely difficult time."Mr and Mrs Cable were killed in the accident on the A944
Mr Cable became a teacher at Hazlehead Academy, and his wife was involved in catering.Mr Cable became a teacher at Hazlehead Academy, and his wife was involved in catering.
They are survived by their two sons, Neil, 51, and Grant, 48, and five granddaughters.They are survived by their two sons, Neil, 51, and Grant, 48, and five granddaughters.
The crash, involving a black Nissan Skyline and a red Vauxhall Corsa, took place near the Five Mile Garage at about 1420 GMT on Wednesday.The crash, involving a black Nissan Skyline and a red Vauxhall Corsa, took place near the Five Mile Garage at about 1420 GMT on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old driver of the Nissan, who was alone in his vehicle, sustained serious injuries which were not believed to be life threatening.The 30-year-old driver of the Nissan, who was alone in his vehicle, sustained serious injuries which were not believed to be life threatening.
The man, from the Westhill area, was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.The man, from the Westhill area, was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
As a result of the crash, the road was closed for about 11 hours while investigators carried out their inquiries. It caused major traffic delays in the area.As a result of the crash, the road was closed for about 11 hours while investigators carried out their inquiries. It caused major traffic delays in the area.
The incident took place just two hours after another accident claimed the life of 41-year-old offshore health and safety worker James Caie.The incident took place just two hours after another accident claimed the life of 41-year-old offshore health and safety worker James Caie.
He died after a crash on the B9077 at Drumoak.He died after a crash on the B9077 at Drumoak.