Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Mary Corbin Obituary
WESTBROOK -- Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Corbin passed away on May 15, 2011, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with her family by her side. Mary is at peace now having spent the past three years battling cancer.
She was born on July 27, 1955, in Portland, to the late Thomas and Charlotte (McGuire) Jones.
Education was incredibly important to Mary. She always told her son, Joshua, that a good education will give you what you want in life. Mary's dedication to learning led her to volunteer with an adult literacy program. She went to college in her 40s so that she could give back to her community and to improve herself as well.
She enrolled at Andover College and received her associates degree in accounting, while still working full time. Knowing she could do more, Mary pursued her B.A. in accounting at Husson College, and then enrolled at the University of Southern Maine for a master's degree in adult education. Mary maintained a 4.0 GPA at school throughout her entire college education while also raising her son and working a full-time job.
In her primary career, she spent many years working in the health insurance field with such companies as Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna and ASG. She played a pivotal role in the development of the Dirigo health plan. Mary also had a second career teaching first-year students at USM.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Charlotte Jones; and is survived by her husband John and son Joshua, who love her dearly. Mary is also missed by her brother, Thomas Jones, and sisters along with their husbands, Eleanor and Howard Spear, Peggy and Rocco Leo, Theresa and James Brown, and Ashley DiMarco; as well as many other friends and family members.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Thursday, May 19, 2011, from 4-8 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. Prayers will be recited on Friday, May 20, 2011, at 9 a.m., at the funeral home, to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Mary's guest book.
Donations in Mary's honor
can be made to Hospice of
Southern Maine where she was cared for and loved in her final days.
Please send donations to:
Hospice of Southern Maine
Attn.: Development
180 U.S. Route One, #1
Scarborough, Maine 04074.
Donations can also be made to the Mary Elizabeth Corbin Memorial Scholarship, which will help a student at Portland High School achieve their own college dreams. Scholarship donations can be sent to:
Mary Elizabeth Corbin Scholarship
Care of City of Portland
P.O. Box 544
Portland, Maine 04112
Mary Elizabeth Corbin
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Corbin
Denise Brennan
May 23, 2011
Well Mary, it has taken me practically a week to get myself together enough to be able to write in your book, even though I've talked to you each day privately since you started your new journey. Gosh, it has been a long long road for you over the past 3+ years and I will remember it all with the heaviest of hearts. With that said, I also want to remember all the good times and very happy moments we spent/shared together. Never mind the day-to-day fun of working together for almost 7 years but the walks we would take at lunch, a few shopping sprees and of course, out trips to Springer's Jewerlers, just because we felt entitled!! We always had a story for each other and how we would laugh if one of us would say "Well, let me tell you..." and the other one would say "No, let me tell you!!". Let's not forget the the wonderful trip to the Grand Bahamas in 2007! That mid-night swim in the ocean, after a couple of cocktails, only to be told that sharks were spotted along the coast line at breakfast the next morning! YIKES! If we were together outside of the office you knew we were destine to get ourselves into some sort of "trouble" :). Let me close today by thanking you for being my good friend for what now seems like a very short time. You are a remarkable woman, a wonderful wife to John and an adoring mother to Joshua. Do me a favor and keep a seat warm for me. I love you Mary. Until we meet again...
Your eternal friend,
Denise Brennan
Bill Schulz
May 23, 2011
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/16019
Joanne Wheeler
May 21, 2011
Mary's smile and kind and gentle ways will truly be missed. I had the pleasure to meet Mary and her family @ MMC. She was such a fun and upbeat person. I will never forget how she danced in the hall for me! I have worked with Ellie for years and do know that Mary's spirit will live on!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joanne Wheeler RRT
John & Joshua Corbin
May 21, 2011
Joshua and I want to thank you all for your kind words for Mary. Your thoughts and prayers are very helpfull going through this ordeal. You all know Mary's sincerity, humor and caring personality. She will be truely missed and loved forever. She treated everyone like family. Thank you again for your support. We love you all.
Mary La Rochelle
May 21, 2011
John, Sandra and family my thoughts and prayers are with you
Jimmy Somma
May 20, 2011
To Tom, we are sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you and the family. Jimmy and Connie Somma
Jim Somma
May 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time. May God bless you and keep Mary in the palm of His Hand. With sympathy, Connie And Jimmy Somma (Sommas'Sand Shop)
Marty Hatfield
May 20, 2011
I had the great fortune to meet Mary a couple of years ago, while she was working with the team at ASG. A strong, vibrant lady, with lots of smarts and a beautiful smile. I will miss our chats on the phone. All the Best to Mary's family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Flowers
May 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Mary. We used to work together at Anthem and the last time I saw you was in your sister's (Ellie) office at where I work now & I was so happy to see you. I will always remember that you were always smiling, always happy & always positive. You always made me laugh! John & Joshua have those kind of memories to hold onto forever. You will be missed.
Stacy Jensen
May 19, 2011
John, It has been quite a few years since I have seen you both. Mary's jolly laugh is something I will never forget and I smile right now as I can hear that contagious chuckle and vision her bright, cheery smile. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take Care.
William(billy) Pease Jr.
May 19, 2011
Mary, I have fond memories of our trips to Portland as a small child. I remember hurting myself on one of our trips and you being there to comfort and assure me that everything would be alright. Even at that young age you had such compassion. Thank You for being the bright light that you are and will forever be.
Bill and Rhonda Shackley
May 19, 2011
John, we are very sorry for your loss, our condolence and sympathy go out to you and Josh, we will miss her very much.
Teri Cookman
May 19, 2011
John and Josh,
I am very saddened with the loss of Mary. Mary was very special to me.
There are many happy memories that I will always have. I think alot about the fun times that we had together. One that sticks out to me is when we had gone to a conference together, and Mary, knowing that I am a vegetarian, had me hold a lobster up to my mouth, and pretend to take a bite while she snapped a picture! I will also remember her little dances that she did in the office, and her coming in excited to tell me about what she bought on sale at Kohls!
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and all of your family and friends.
Teri
Joe Sullivan
May 19, 2011
John, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. I just wanted to let you , Tommy. and the rest of the family know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 19, 2011
Theresa, I know how much you loved Mary and how you will miss her. So sorry for your lost, thinking of you.
Paulette
April St Cyr
May 19, 2011
Mary, you were more than a boss to me... You were my friend, the person I confided in and someone that changed me for the good. I will never forget our times together. Taking the kissing ball class this past Christmas, and the writing class. Our Saturday shopping trip when I bought the electric pencil sharpener. I was so happy and you thought I was crazy... And then you brought me your yakee swap gift from your family christmas party because it was a box of penciles. I loved it. I will always think of you when I use a very sharp pencil. Although sharp penciles are my thing, it always made you laugh.
Josh and John- you are in my prayer. She was an amazing women and would want us all to remember her as such.
Cindy Frost
May 19, 2011
John, Joshua and all of Mary's family,
Mary's life is an example of courage, determination, and love. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
May 18, 2011
Our condolences to Tommy Jones and the Corbin family for their loss. You are in our prayers.
Andrew Lerman and Linda Schiefer
Andrew Lerman
May 18, 2011
Our condolences to Tommy Jones and the Corbin family for their loss. Our thoughts are with you in prayer.
Andy Lerman and Linda Schiefer
Peggy Peterson
May 18, 2011
John and Joshua, My heart goes out to the both of you at this time...Mary was not only a wife and mother, she was "LIFE" wherever her presence was. When I talked to her last, she only talked about how good she was feeling, and the rest was all about you and Josh...She'll always hold a special place in my heart, Love you guys, Peggy
Faye Nelder
May 18, 2011
Your absence in the office is leaving such a hole in our hearts, my dear friend Mary. I am missing your little dances and shimmies when I look up and see you standing at the printer. I'm missing your infamous eye-rolling when I do something outlandish to make you laugh. God, your wonderful sense of humor and sharp wit made for a wonderful work environment. Miss hearing about your savvy shopping sense!! I love and miss you, Mary. Much love and many prayers to your family and friends. You have a heart of gold and touched so many lives in such a positive way. Lots of wonderful things to say...lots of great memories to reflect on. Rest peacefully, you wonderful, beautiful woman!! Faye
Kathi (Plain) French
May 18, 2011
Ashley and family ,
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow . Just know that Mary an angel watching over you .
Alexis Seader
May 18, 2011
john and josh,
i am so very sorry for your loss.
i know your memories of her will keep you strong and with her. my prayers are with you both.
Sherry Gildard
May 18, 2011
John,
I am very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with God. May your strength and courage help you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathies,
Sherry
May 18, 2011
to my nephew john & josh my deepest sympathy go out to all of you. mary was a ray of sunshine i am so sorry for your loss, always with love aunt ellie & family.
May 18, 2011
aunt lorraine i know how very special mary is to you and i am deeply saddened for your loss my love & prayers go out to you. love tina & kids
May 18, 2011
john, josh, & all family & friends of mary our hearts,thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this time of sorrow. Mary will be missed by many people. with greatest sympathy, cousin tina & kids
Marianne Cousins
May 18, 2011
Theresa, thinking of you and the rest of your family. I'm so saddened by Mary's passing. She was so wonderful to work with and always had a smile on her face.
Jacqueline Martin
May 17, 2011
Josh,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will be thinking of during this tough time in your life.
Jacqueline & Josh Martin
Teresa Salvatore
May 17, 2011
Dear Theresa and Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful sister Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your entire family.
Aimee Senatore
May 17, 2011
John and Josh:
The news of Mary's passing has saddened me indescribably. She was such a light in my life.....her smile, her laugh....warmed me from the inside out. The world has lost such an incredible woman, mother, wife and friend. She taught me so many things.....most important....the value of hard work...and furthermore....the importance of having joy and fun in life. Some of my fondest memories of "fun" are times with you both.
All my love and sympathy and best wishes to you both...
When the clouds part and we can see the sky....there will a new bright star shining down on us.
Jill soule
May 17, 2011
Josh ,I remember your mom from school functions and she was a wonderful mom and woman, you are in my thouhgts and prayers.
Mary and Tara 1972
Teresa Worrey-Schulz
May 17, 2011
To Mary, thank you for 50 wonderful years of friendship. Teresa
Billy Barry
May 17, 2011
Ashley and family,
My heart goes out to you all at this time of tragic and untimely loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May your happy memories, the love and support of each other and a loving God see you through your time of grief.
Russell Wogan
May 17, 2011
To the extended Corbin family,
May the memories of Mary bring a smile to your faces and comfort in your hearts.
May 17, 2011
What an inspirational woman. Passed way too early....my prayers are with her family.
Arlene Thompson
May 17, 2011
John and Joshua ~
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Mary. She was a wonderful woman whom we had the pleasure of knowing. I will fondly look back at the pictures of my 50th birthday and see her in her poodle skirt and saddle shoes! She was an amazing person to be around!
- Arlene and John Thompson
EILEEN NORTON
May 17, 2011
John, I am sorry to read about your wife's passing. I hope that soon your sadness will be replaced by loving memories of your life together.
Eileen Norton
Valerie Rust
May 17, 2011
Peggy, So sad to hear of the loss of your sister. My condolences to you and your family and may she always be near to you in spirit and thoughts. Take care...Val
Vanessa Halpin
May 17, 2011
Dear John and Josh,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I too will miss Mary dearly. I will always remember rooming with her in Ireland where we created "Mary and Vinny's B&B" and served snacks to my mother and aunt in our hotel room. We had so much fun on that trip! She was one of the most upbeat people I knew!
Adria Garneau
May 17, 2011
My life was enriched by Mary's friendship. Rest in peace.
Deborah Davidson-Stewart
May 17, 2011
To the Corbin and Jones Families so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We know she is smiling down on us with that twinkle in her eye. It had been many years since I had seen Mary in fact I think the last time was at Pizza Villa as I live most of the year in Jamaica. Mary was one of my favorite Cousins and I have many fond memories of us as Children. RIP Mary Much Love and Respect Debbie (Forbes) Davidson-Stewart Bless
Debbie [Plain} Beaulieu
May 17, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mary's family...the world has lost an exceptional wonderful person and I...a wonderful sweet friend. I will miss you my friend. God Bless all of you...
Love.
Debbie
Becky Linscott
May 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary was a great woman and will be forever missed.
Marie Wogan
May 17, 2011
Mary, I will miss your sense of humor, the laughs and will never forget the good times on our FY trips. Your strength has been an inspiration to us but now you are pain free.
Miss you and love you, Marie & Terry
May 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Burrier
Maria Marchese-Spiller
May 17, 2011
Peggy: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers....
Richard & Jeannette Lagarde
May 17, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Showing 1 - 49 of 49 results
Make a Donation
in Mary Corbin's name
Memorial Events
for Mary Corbin
Funeral services provided by:
Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home199 Woodford Street, Portland, ME 04103
How to support Mary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Corbin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
