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Corinne Rayburn Obituary

Corinne Rayburn, of Hingham, MA died Dec. 14, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief battle against cancer. Corinne was the daughter of Mary and Rudolph Gentilella of New London, CT. She leaves her beloved husband of 53 years, Jack Rayburn, her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Bud Pagliccia, her daughter, Susan Rayburn, and her son, David Rayburn who preceded her in death. She also leaves her grandchildren Christopher and Samantha Pagliccia, Matthew Minott and Jonathan Rayburn, her sister, Ginger Marshall, her niece Patricia Butler, her nephew Michael Marshall and her sisters of the soul, Claire OCallaghan, Margo Siegfried, Paula Colia, and Alice Whelan. Corinne was a graduate of Connecticut College and received her Masters degree from The University of Massachusetts. A highly respected and skilled psychotherapist, known for her compassion, insight, intuition and humor, she specialized in helping families created by adoption, treating them with gentle love and the wisdom of her varied life experiences. Corinne was a deeply Christian woman of great character and high moral integrity, a faithful parishioner at Saint Paul Parish, Hingham, and a daily communicant. She was the lay leader of the Cursillo, a Catholic retreat movement at the Salvatorian Center in Methuen, MA, dedicated to teaching men and women Gods love in a personal way. Corinne was a member of the St. Pauls Parish, Hingham for 40 years using her professional talents to help others in individual counseling, in the Christian Family Movement, as a Eucharistic Minister and in their Bereavement Group. Visiting hours were on Friday, Dec 16 from 3 - 7 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service was held in the funeral home at Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11:15 a.m. prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Pauls Church, Hingham at 12 p.m. Cremation followed. In lieu of flowers, please send gifts in Corinne Rayburns name to The Salvatorian Center, 30 East Street, Methuen, MA 01844 or St. Pauls Parish, 147 North Street, Hingham, MA 02043. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Hingham Journal from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, 2011.

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Lori Santana

December 11, 2021

I continue to carry Corrine on my shoulder. She was a gift to me as a friend and colleague.

Christine

December 9, 2021

You were wonderful to me as I faced the most challenging time of my life! Thank you for your wisdom and insight. You made a very confused and lost teenager feel normal again--Thank you!

susan tansey

January 9, 2012

i just learned of corinne's passing and am devastated. my daughter and i started working with her about six years ago and i feel strongly that corinne saved her life. we considered her a member of our family and will miss her greatly. a true lady of grace, intelligence and wit. my deepest condolences.

Christine

January 5, 2012

What a wonderful woman!! I fought and rebelled against my parents when I was a teenager-I INSISTED that THEY were the ones that needed therapy NOT ME!! They brought me to Corrine kicking and screaming ALL the way.....She had so much to teach me. She had this style and grace that just captivated me. I am a better woman,mother and wife because I knew Corrine Rayburn. I will not ever forget her...

January 2, 2012

Ten years ago we met Corinne when my husband was having a kidney transplant. We have been raising our four grandchildren for 14 years . Two years ago George died and Corrine was a tremndous support at that time. She was THE most intelligent and talented therapist I have ever met. I loved her ability to put the proper perspective on any problem and give you strength to see the light ahead! I will miss not being able to "talk things" over with her----but know that we will meet again in a place where there are no problems to encounter. I bless the day I met Corinne!! God LOVE her family . Faith E. Maloney Scituate

Barbara Ruffino

December 28, 2011

Dear Jack, Julie and Susan, I was so saddened to read of Corinne's death. I was looking on line for her number to call and....What can I say about how important she was and you all were to Russ, Mike, Jane and me. You are in my prayers and she will live on in my fondest memories of Hingham, a very cherished time in our lives.

Barbara Ruffino

Frances Poole

December 23, 2011

To Jack & Family,
I am thinking back to the time when 'Butch', Ginger & I used to play at grandma Gentilella's house on big holidays. Eating huge meals and then taking a long nap.
There was always something special about Corinne.
My husband, John, and I send our deepest sympathy.

Fondly,
Cousin Frances & husband John
New London, CT

Amy Lemkin

December 19, 2011

Dear Corinne's Family:
As the Mother of two now teenagers, adopted at birth, Corinne was a gift from the gods. She connected with my daughter is a unique and special way. In doing so, left a timeless mark on all of us. My family is blessed for the time we spent with Corinne, and I thank you for sharing her with us. Our deepest sympathies on your loss.

Deb Fiore

December 18, 2011

Dear family of Corinne,

No words can ever ease the loss of losing a loved one and I am sure you know that she was a very special person. Corinne touched my life and many others, in many different ways, both professionally and personally.

She will be missed greatly.

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Christine Cissy White

December 18, 2011

Corinne Rayburn touched my life personally and professionally. She adored her family and spoke so highly of them and her relationships. I am sorry for all of you in her close inner circle and I can't imagine the loss. She gave and contributed so much wisdom and humor. I will be forever grateful for having known her love and caring and receiving her insight and wisdom. I imagine she is hugging her son in Heaven and sending down love.

December 18, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, Cornine was a wonderful woman who helped my through the adoption process of my daughter. My thought and prayers go out to all of her loved ones. She will truely be missed.
Kelli-Whitman

Gsil Clark

December 17, 2011

Corinne, we are going to miss you so much. For 10 years you were always there for us, helping with our son. We can never thank you enough. You were always willing to try anything new and I will always remember our trip to Penekese Islands School. You had just started to introduce me to the goodness of prayer and I will continue to pray for you each and every day. You will truly be missed. All our love, Gail, Neil & Andrew

beth o'malley

December 17, 2011

Dear Jack, Susie, and Julie,
Corrine is so special---now touching generations. If there was an angel on earth, she was one. A very funny, tell-you-like-it-is, spaghetti cooking angel. I am so sorry you had to lose her this soon. Beth O'Malley

Claire and Ed Juengst

December 17, 2011

Dear Jack, Susie and Julie,
My prayers are with you during this very sad time. Corinne was a very special lady. She touched so many families formed by adoption. She was an inspiration to all of us in AFT and beyond. Her love of God was so evident and truly inspired us all. She will always be in our hearts.
DeColores.
Claire and Ed Juengst

Stephanie Veeder

December 17, 2011

Thank you for your generosity, compassion and love for adoptive families! You truly made a difference!

The DiMella's

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss of our cousin Corrine. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers.

Love,
Fred, George, Tootsie and Rosie

Theresa Leen

December 16, 2011

Corinne touched our lives through her work as a therapist. Her kind, caring and wise counsel has seen us through many times of trouble. Her positive, peaceful and sincere energy has affirmed us in times of happiness. Her spirit will live on through the many adoptive families like ours.
Tom, Theresa and Devon Leen

Vicki Cole

December 16, 2011

Oh I am so sad today. I lost my cousin, my friend, my confidant. I know she is wrapped in the arms of her mom and dad and her precious son, David. I feel so lost right now. She was truly a special lady.

I love you and will miss you.
Love cousin, Vicki

Marie Niarhos

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack and family,
Corinne was a dear friend and I am so sorry that she has died. She was so generous, funny and smart. I was always so impressed with her caring spirit and her willingness to lend a hand and heart to those of us who needed both. Know that she will be remembered with love and respect.
Marie Niarhos

Rene Faraca

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack, I was twice blessed to have Corinne serve with me on team. Her devotion to the Lord and invaluable help to those of us who served Him will always be remembered and appreciated. She was also one of the funniest women I know. Through her, I am convinced that God has a sense of humor; and now they both laugh in His welcoming embrace. Now that she's in heaven, she feels closer to me than the miles of distance between Maine and Hingham. May you know God's
comforting Presence. Rene Faraca

Paul Faraca Jr.

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Corrine was truly a woman of God and a good friend. I will miss her tremendously,and I am fortunate to have known her. She always made me laugh and made me feel special, she made everyone feel special. I laughed with her in life and I mourn her now that she is in heaven. I will remember her always. Palanca: Rosary, remembering her at Holy Mass,and extra prayers for you and your family. God bless you.

Love,
Paul Faraca Jr.

Kim & Ken Baker

December 16, 2011

We are deeply sorry for your loss. May your friends and family comfort you through this most difficult time.

Barbara Francis

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack and family,
Corrine was a light to the world for many who needed to be drawn to that light. Her love and compassion for people was so extraordinary. She will be missed by my family and especially my mom Ruth, who she always called the holy helper. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family for comfort and peace. God bless you all.

Lori Santana

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack,

Corinne's wisdom and spirit will live on for generations to come. She was a gift to us all. I hope you and your family find solace in knowing what a gift she was!

December 16, 2011

Thank you Corinne- you were a great help to our family. Its funny, I was going to call you this week.

Peace

Edward Malouf

Carol Malouf

December 16, 2011

Corinne was a wonderful person.

Deidre Gillespie

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack and Family,
May God bless you during this time of sorrow. Corinne helped me and my family so much. We will miss her. She was truly a gift from God to us and the world. We are sad.
Lots of Love,
Deidre and Rance Gillespie & family

Sylvia Carroll

December 16, 2011

Dear Jack and Family,
So sorry. Corinne was a special lady and will be missed by all. Prayers and love, Sylvia Jacobson Carroll

December 16, 2011

I met Corinne in my 20'sshe saved my life then and she helped me throughout my journey.She was always kind and compassionate to my family and I will miss her greatly.She connected me with a very special person and changed my life.I now work with children in the foster care system and love each and every one of them.Thank you Corinne I will love you forever Mel

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