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Hugh Corroon Obituary
AGE: 85 • Wilmington
Hugh Larkin Corroon, age 85, died peacefully at home on April 18, 2014.
Born to James and Katherine Corroon in Freeport, NY, he was the youngest of the nine children.
He graduated from Canterbury, Princeton and Harvard Law School and practiced law as a partner at Potter, Anderson and Corroon.
Hugh will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Survived by his wife Theo; two children, Amanda and Scott; and six grandchildren Larkin, Ashlin, Ellie, Maggie, James and Emilia.
Services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 10.30am at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Road, Wilmington, DE. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19702.
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CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY www.chandlerfuneralhome.com (302) 478-7100
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R M
April 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss, it is good to know that members of our family, friends and God are going to be there for us to give us the strength and support that we need.
Shelia King
April 22, 2014
May God grant the family peace and comfort in this time of sorrow (2 cor. 1: 2, 3).
Teddy Boggs
April 21, 2014
Theo, Hugh will be missed. Great memories of our times together. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Teddy and Connie Boggs
April 21, 2014
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