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1931
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2011
Jean Cory Obituary
A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Denali Center at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 23.
Jean was born in New Haven, Conn., on May 22, 1931, and spent most of her adult life on the East Coast. In 1952, her friend and cousin, Lynn Nolan introduced her to the love of her life, James W. Cory. They married later that year and lived in New York City until the late '70s, when they decided to move to Auburn, N.Y., to be closer to her mother and sister. She made many friends in Auburn, but after Jim passed away she decided to move again. This time it was across the country to be with her daughter and grandchildren in Alaska.
She grew to love the people and places of Fairbanks but never let the "city" out of her heart. She was always a "New York lady."
Jean will be deeply missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Rich Hompesch; grandchildren, Cori and Richard Hompesch; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and John Emperor of Syracuse, N.Y., Gail Loveland of Las Vegas and Mary and Frank (deceased) De Cesare of Dumont, N.J.; animal friends, Spike and Bandit; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Denali Center for the wonderful care they have provided for the last 11 years. They treated her with love and respect but most of all they treated her like family.
Her family will take Jean back to New York to be laid to rest with her husband later next month.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Denali Center Resident Council.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Cory
Bernadette Koppy
April 26, 2011
Barbara, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and solace in your memories.
Kelley Huttar
April 26, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Jean will be missed by all, she was a memorable lady, just like her mom. We haven't seen her in years, but we all have very fond memories of her. Our sincerest sympathy to you and yourr family along with sisters Carol & Gail. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Love, Alec & Kelley (O'Brien) Huttar,
Auburn, NY
April 25, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of Jeans family,from the Scanlon family,Derry.Nr.Ireland. Rest In Peace Jean.
Warren Gammel
April 22, 2011
Jean was a real special lady with a heart of gold, a real classy New Yorker who loved the Big Apple. She will be missed by all.
Warren Gammel
April 22, 2011
Jean was a real special lady, a classy New Yorker who loved the Big Apple! :o) She will be missed.
April 20, 2011
JEAN WILL BE SADLY MISSED. SHE WAS LIKE A SISTER TO ME. I HAD SEVERAL YEARS AND GOOD TIMES KNOWING HER AND HER MOTHER. IT WAS GREAT KNOWING HER DAUGHTER BARBARA AND HER FAMILY ALSO. SHE WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED. GINNY WATKINS AUBURN NY
Nancy Rhodes
April 20, 2011
my prayers for you and yours Barbara....your Mama was one of a kind.....she never lost her sense of humor....her smile was like the sun shining.....I loved making her special milkshakes......she touched your heart like no other.....
Lily Henry
April 20, 2011
Very sad to hear of her passing. I worked at Denali Center a few years ago and spent a lot of time with her. She was the nicest and most loving lady. I always enjoyed spending time with her. She will be missed.
Gerrie Jauhola
April 20, 2011
My heart & prayers go out to you, Barbara & Rich. Jean was a beautiful lady who I will never forget nor the care you brought to her. Thank you for bringing her into my life. Gerrie Jauhola
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