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Clifford Corbishley Obituary
Born January 11, 1918 in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Walsh) Corbishley. He served in the Army during World War II in Europe and Africa. Cliff worked as a carpenter for United Wire Co. for over 32 years before retiring in 1982. He was a communicant of St. Mark's Church in Cranston and a member of American Legion Post 20.
Besides his wife, Cliff is survived by several brother and sister- in laws as well as many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:45 a.m. from The Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 9 Garden Court, Cranston. Burial will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Exeter. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to: VNA of Care New England Hospice Center, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886. To sign an online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home please visit www.THE BUTTERFIELDHOME.com
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Sue, Phil, & Jayne LaFave
November 12, 2008
Uncle Cliff: My Pud. The man of many stories. Handyman extraordinaire. Nap king of Jamestown. Energizer bunny. Gentle spirit. Generous heart. We'll miss you. Give our love to Uncle Paul & Uncle Matt. Thanks for being you. Love you lots.
Doris & Ernie Layfield
November 12, 2008
Dear Nell, so sorry to read of Cliff's passing, will always remember him on the craft class nights he put up with all of us trouping down to the craft room on Eddy St.
Kenneth, Sarah, Hannah, Alice, Claire & Calvin LeBlanc
November 12, 2008
Uncle Cliff,
We will miss you always and have many fond memories of the time you have spent with us all. Thank you for the war stories, many trips down memory lane and giving us all a reason to debate any issue. We will do our best to keep the old family homestead in shape and join Uncle Ralph for Sunday afternoon naps under the awning. Rest in Peace.
JUDY MCGRAW
November 12, 2008
DEAR AUNT NELL
JUST A LITTLE NOTE TO TELL YOU HOW UNCLE WILL BE MISSED. I REMEMBER HOW HE ALWAYS HAD A STORY, OR TWO, SOMETIMES THREE!!! BUT WE ENJOYED ALL OF THEM...HE TRULY WAS A KIND WONDERFUL MAN..HE WILL BE REMEMBER.
LOVE
JUDY AND GERRY
Kristine, Ken and Vanessa Lutrario
November 12, 2008
Oh Cliffie,
You know how much I love you!! I will miss hearing, "Hey Kris, what do ya know?" I will truly miss all your stories of the old neighborhood on Eddy Street and of the war. Who will I hit on the head with there hat now? Vanessa will never forget you and Auntie babysitting and playing restaurant with her. Ken will think of you every time he uses one of your tools. The stories you must be telling Uncle Paul and Uncle Matt in the big coffee shop in the sky!!
Jane & Tony Maraia
November 12, 2008
How many times did you and Nell help out Tony and I? You've both done so much but I particularly remember the many hot nights when we were pregnant with Sue and you would treat us to ice cream @ Newport Creamery. We'll miss you. Love, Jae & Tony
Lynda John Ben Ella Zeke
November 12, 2008
I have a mental picture of Uncle Cliff that I will hold with me forever - he is sitting on a green lawn chair, under the awning down Jamestown spinning tales of being in the army in Africa. 90 great years, my friend. What a wonderful ride - and what an honor to have you a part of our amazing family.
Mr.& Mrs John Giusti
November 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ralph Lisa and The Girls
November 12, 2008
Uncle,
You will surely be missed by all your family. We will need to get someone else to do the odd carpentry jobs at Jamestown. Hope you are having fun catching old family in heaven up on what's going on down here.
Rest in Peace
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