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for Peter Corkhum
Gerard Hurley
December 5, 2007
Pete,
You had that heart bro, me, you N Paul jr doing the ride up the highway to school--the ESSEX PAPER reporters. You were real cuz and I'll miss ya till I see ya
Love Gerard
Gerard Hurley
December 5, 2007
Aunt Pat and Cuz Paul
NO one will ever be Peter! His smile as we were tykes--his HOWLES that only Paul and I enjoyed on our daily trips up to Essex Aggie. I'll miss but never forget his smile and that twinkle in his eye.We'll laugh with him again in heven
Patricia Leonard
November 13, 2007
"In death there is beauty
We will sleep like angels
With the tranquility of innocence."
"Death will not conquer our love
As we are bounded by memories,
And our love will flourish."
Dear Maryellen,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your brother Peter. I enjoyed many an afternoon at the Corkhum pool and I'm sure you have wonderful memories that you can cherish forever.
While this is such a difficult time, please know that you have the love and support of great friends and family to rely on.
Much love,
Tricia
Jessica Apel
November 12, 2007
I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden loss of such an amazing person. Peter taught me the value of a penny, and that a coupon can get you much more then you will ever think. Peter you will be greatly missed!
Love, Jessica
John and Julie Swanson
November 10, 2007
Ann-Margret,
We would like to send our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother.Though we did not know your brother we can see how he touched so many lives with his love by reading all of these entries. God bless.
Carrie Farrell & Family
November 9, 2007
Dear Maryellen and Family,
One more guardian angel in heaven to watch over you. Know that you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We know you will miss Peter dearly. Our deepest sympathy.
Paul Dawson
November 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Corkhum family during your time of sorrow. There are, of course, no words that can ease the pain of your grief.
My hope is that with the passing of each new day you will find comfort in the many happy memories of your time with Peter. He is now peacefully at home with God and in the company of the loved ones who went before him. Can you just imagine how wonderful the reunion between Peter and his wonderful father Paul?
May God give you all the strength to carry on.
Who has the Queen of Spades?
November 9, 2007
Giving thanks with "Cousin Peter"
November 9, 2007
Happy times with Peter
November 9, 2007
November 9, 2007
"Cousin Peter", that's how you always signed your letters to us. Whether the package was full of coupons (cut to the edges to save postage of course); a few greenbacks; some silver; the queen of spades; the ace of hearts; or toothbrushes, those packages were fun to receive.
Whatever the topic, you were always fascinating to listen to. If it was advice to give; knowledge to share; or a question to ask, you knew more about it than the experts, especially if it concerned medicine or drugs. Full of mischief, with a twinkle in your eye, you showed our family how to always look at things a different way.
When you come right down to it, you were one in a million.
We will miss you Pete!!
Love "your cousins" Mary, Dan, Kevin, Brian, and Kristina
Honey Pretti
November 9, 2007
Pat there are no words to really express my thoughts in your time of sorrow.
Peter was one of your children I knew the most. He always made sure he talked to me when ever he and I were together at wedding and etc. God Bless you all.
Maryellen Clement
November 9, 2007
Unfortunately I have signed this guest book on many occasions, however I never thought the day would come when I would sign this book for you. You were a quiet, gentle soul. You were unassuming and gracious and although your words were few, what you did say was of value. I remember the plaque mom had in the living room for years that said "Lord help me to talk less and say more." I read it so many times, but I guess you were one of the few that implemented it. I will miss coming over to mom's and seeing you in the recliner watching the stock market. Every time I saw you I would say "What's Up Pete?" and you would either say "the stock market, not the stock market, the sky, or me." The last time I saw you, you were in that chair and I said "What's Up Pete?" and you said "me." Had I known that would be the last time I would see you up, I would have sat down and talked to you more. Funny bc I remember that day vividly. I borrowed mom's car and had to return the keys. As I was leaving I felt badly bc I didn't take the time to talk to mom more and to you more. I know now God was speaking to me, but I didn't listen. I think what I have learned the most is that we should not only live each day as if it were our last, but treat others as if it were theirs. I enjoyed talking to you in the back yard while you were smoking. The dogs loved "Uncle Peter" especially Bailey. I remember the time when I was leaving for work and couldn't find Missy. You came over at 7:00 in the morning bc I had to leave and you helped Buddy try to find the cat, when all along she was in the attic sleeping in one of the boxes. I especially loved to get your take on politics. You always had something insightful to say. I enjoyed the times we spent at the 11:00 mass and the other healing masses with Fr. Tom at Holy Rosary. Those that knew you, knew that your best asset was your faith. We were blessed to have been raised by two loving parents who taught us the value of faith. It will be this faith that gives the rest of us the fortitude to keep on going. The two things you said to me quite frequently that will help me are: "one day at a time" and "do the best that you can". I am very happy for you that you are with Jesus and Mary and Dad, and "Bock" and Aunt Margaret Lacey and PeePa and Jimmy Barry and Aunt Mimi. You were so good to them while you were here, so you deserve to celebrate eternal life with them in heaven. They say our loved ones can help us more in heaven than on earth. I hope this is the case. May you rest in peace, Peter, my dear brother, my dear friend. I will miss you so much!!!!!
November 9, 2007
Our sincere condolences to the Corkhum Family that John and I have known for the past 44 years. Peter was a great neighbor, friend and will be greatly missed. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
The Kilmartin Family
The Caggiano Family and Staff
November 9, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill and Pat McDade
November 8, 2007
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God;have faith also in me. In my father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. John 14: 1-3 May the grace of God bring you comfort and strength. Our deepest condolences. Bill and Pat McDade
Rosanne Apel
November 8, 2007
"Pennies from Heaven" I remember the pennies you threw down from the attic, out the window onto the street so we would run and pick them up. I remember my trips to the "wonderful " neighborhood you lived in when you lived in San Antonio. The many times you tried to help me become "organized". I will always think of you when playing cards(especially hearts and the Queen of Spades) or cutting coupons. The many Christmas gifts of toothpaste or batteries and a special one dollar coin or half dollar. I remember our walk from Salem to Beverly when I was a little girl. Buddy will recall my infamous statement of "two Peters" when I confused Buddy with you. You were loved, my friend , my cousin, you were like an older brother to me. You were like a father figure for Jessica. Playing board games, helping her with her homework, watching her performances in my mother's living room and going to her school activities. Thank you Pete. I know you are in heaven now with many of the ones that you loved. You will be missed. All my love and prayers to you and to your entire family.
Andrea H Dion
November 8, 2007
I have fond memories of Peter. The times he would just decide to visit our family in Hull and the many stories that I will not forget to this day.
He told me once of this very large boulder of precious metal he lugged around for quite sometime, I believe it was silver. He finally had to lay the precious piece by the wayside as it was very hot and the boulder extremely heavy. He knew that someone else would benefit from the piece he graciously left behind. To this day I collect precious stones and remember that story Peter had shared with me quite often.
Peter marched the beat to a different drummer and that has made all the difference. This was his uniquness that truly made him stand out. He tapped into his pool of knowledge and was able to talk about any subject. He was also quite the adventurer.
Love and Light.........
Peter is at peace now. All my blessings and prayers to Auntie Pat and the rest of Peters beloved family.
Uncle Tom and Auntie Joyces child.
Andrea Hurley Dion
Mark Jr.
Matthew
michael mcdade
November 8, 2007
It certainly hurts to see a great loving family of super good people take a loss like this of a fine man/brother/son who was not a bother to anyone. My best wishes to the whole family.I never got to know Pete very good but I know his family is the salt of the earth.
Snyder-Arena Family
November 8, 2007
For Kathleen, Ann-Margret and all of the Corkhum Family, my condolences on the loss of your brother and son. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you while you bid your brother farewell on his journey to heaven.
Julie Randall
November 8, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Paul Corkhum Jr
November 8, 2007
To my brother Peter,
I will miss you very much @ 301. Whenever I visited you were either rocking in the chair watching the stock market or smoking in the back yard. I would say "hi Pete" and would would always say "hi Paul Jr ". I will truly miss that whenever I'm @ 301. I'm so proud to be your brother and will miss all the good and bad times we spend together.
Love you Peter,
Paul Jr.
Patricia Darrigo
November 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Date & Juli Neuville
November 8, 2007
Our deepest condolences be with you all. May it comfort you to know our thoughts and prayers are also with you.
Suzi Corkhum
November 8, 2007
To the entire family, immediate and extended, my most sincere condolences in this sad time.
Kari Powell
November 8, 2007
Peter was a quiet but very likeable soul. At Corkhum family gatherings I never really quite knew what to say to him but always felt for as quiet as he was, there was more to Peter than met the eye.
He also sat next to me at the head table at Suzi and Gordon's wedding reception and I remember both of us going on and on about HOW GOOD THE FOOD WAS! Peter will missed to be sure.
November 8, 2007
Brother, you taught me so much about life, how to listen, how to lead, how to accept the things that we have been given and to never complain. You would never accept that you had limitations. If there was something that you wanted to do, you did it. I guess you were stubborn, no I know you were stubborn, but that was your strength. A lot of the things you taught were never learned.
I loved the way you always made time for me and my family. Wendy and her family were always impressed with the wealth of you knowledge. Joshua and Lindsay always appreciated the many gifts that you delivered for them.
We will always love you Pete! We miss you so much. May God Bless You.
Kev
"Dogga" Lochiatto
November 8, 2007
To the Corkhum family,
My sincere condolences to the family who I've known to be good and decent people.
Brother Kev
November 8, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
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