Paul Corne Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
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Faith Avelis
August 13, 2025
CAROLE ANNE CORNE
August 10, 2025
ANOTHER YEAR HAS GONE BY WITHOUT YOU....WOW 16 YEARS ....WE SO WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US...THOUGHT ABOUT YOU A LOT YESTERDAY AT WORK BUT I KNEW YOUR SPIRIT WAS THERE.....I HOPE YOU MOM AN DAD AN JOEY AN RICHARD ARE ALL TOGETHER IN SPIRIT....I LUV YOU PAUL ..... C.
Faith Avelis
January 19, 2024
Another year has passed without you Paul. It’s been 15 years now since you’ve been gone and I’m still missing you terribly. Today would have been your 68th Birthday and as each Birthday comes and goes I dream about what our lives could have been like had you still been here. Since you left Dad just passed away and your brother Joey and Carole and I can only hope that you are all together with Mom again. That brings me peace. Always loving you Paul; your sister Faith.
CAROLE CORNE
August 9, 2023
Today it has been 14 years since you left us dear brother....Faithie an I will celebrate your life today .....I so wish you were still here with us....an what a beautiful day it is....I miss you Paul...say hi to Mother an Richard...all my luv Carole
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CAROLE CORNE
August 9, 2022
TODAY IT HAS BEEN 13 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US DEAR BROTHER.....MISS YOU EVERYDAY AN WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US....IM GLAD AT LEAST YOU ARE WITH MOM AN RICHARD...UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ...YOU WERE SO MUCH FUN TO BE AROUND....I MISS LAUGHING WITH YOU .....LUV YOU PAUL...COWIT"
Dave
January 20, 2022
Hey man! The weather today is shaping up exactly as it did 66 years ago this date. There's an unusual snow and ice storm along the coast from Virginia to Georgia. You were born 2 days before, an rh negative baby and you and your mom, my sweet sister, were in trouble. My dad was at sea and Buddy was 19. Mother was beside herself worried for you and her daughter. Buddy drove all night long from Hampton, VA to Augusta, GA with mother and me, 6 years old in the back seat. There was no I-95 back then and no direct route. It was a white knuckle drive the whole way for buddy. But we made it, you survived the transfusion and Betty began to recuperate.
I miss you and thoughts of you come to me frequently. They are always pleasant, happy, funny, hilarious . . .
I'll be with ya before long.
Keep your eye along the skyline and your nose in the wind!
With love
Uncle Dave
CAROLE CORNE
January 18, 2022
HAPPY 66TH BIRTHDAY TODAY PAUL....YOU HAVE BEEN ON MY MIND A LOT LATELY...I SURE DO MISS YOU...BUT IT MAKES MY HEART HAPPY TO KNOW YOU ARE WITH MOTHER AN RICHARD NOW...FAITHIE AN I TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME....I SO WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US SO WE COULD LAUGH AN CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY ON MORE TIME....BUT YOU ARE NOT SO I WILL CELEBRATE YOU IN MY HEART....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BROTHER....UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN....I LOVE YOU...CARROT"
David Evans
August 14, 2021
Man, only you would believe the smiles I had going through pics this afternoon finally ending up with this one. The caption you wrote on the back brought back great memories: "Two River Man Dudes havin' Cocktails at Paul's Point." For others reading this, next time you're heading west on 460 through Pearisburg, look at the right side window when you cross the New River and the sandy point you see on the big island in the river is Paul's Point. So named for the many many times we camped there. All Good!
Paul, Man, I'll be with ya soon.
Love, Uncle Dave
CAROLE CORNE
August 10, 2021
YESTERDAY HAS BEEN 12 YEARS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN IN HEAVEN....I WORKED ALL DAY OUT BACK AT THE GLOUCESTER HOUSE AN KEPT SEEING FEATHERS ....I KNEW U WERE NEAR BY....I HOPE U MOM AN RICHARD ARE HAVING FUN....KEEP SMILING DOWN ON US...DAD IS HERE WITH US NOW....LOVE YOU BROTHER SO MUCH AN MISS YOU EVERYDAY.....LOVE CARROT"
CAROLE CORNE
August 9, 2020
CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE NOW BEEN GONE 11 YEARS DEAR BROTHER....FAITHIE AN I SURE DO MISS SEEING YOU AN LAUGHING WITH YOU....I POSTED ALL OF YOUR PICTURES THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS....DON'T WANT ANYONE TO FORGET YOU!!! HAHAHAA DOUBT ANYONE EVER WOULD BECAUSE YOU WERE UNFORGETABLE!!!!! I HOPE YOU ARE RESTING WELL IN HEAVEN WITH MOM AN RICHARD....UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN...I LOVE YOU PAUL....
Seth Talmadge
July 22, 2020
So glad to have come across Capt'n Paul's Legacy page today, Bless You for keeping his memory alive!
I only knew Paul briefly as I frequented his store in Roanoke for the world's best lump crab cakes and collosal scallops. Each time I visited, I learned more about this incredible human being.
First off, the guy was hilarious. Super polite and well-mannered but often times when the ladies had left the store, came the super funny dirty jokes. He could be quite salty, like the boat Captain on 'Jaws'.
We talked about Gloucester and the Andrea Gail. He gave me tips and tricks and best seafood recipes. He spent 100 hours a week bringing the best food to all of the best Roanoke so and his little shop.
I was so bummed when I heard he had moved on. And crushed when I heard he had passed on, and at such a young age.
The day I heard, I had an acoustic gig at the Taubman Museum. I played a tribute to Paul and to all those "That Go Down to the Sea in Ships" but never return (it was Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald).
I am also glad to see a photo of this beautiful place on Gloucester where Paul was laid to rest. I hope you find comfort in his memory, RIP Capt'n.
David Evans
May 18, 2020
Hey Man! I got an email that said someone had posted something here for you, checked it out and thought I'd send a little message myself. It's difficult to not be a little morbid in these days and times but it's also a little comforting to think that if you were around things would be a little less morbid! I was watching 2 1/2 Men a couple of nights ago, an episode in reruns I had not seen, when Berta thought Walden and Alan were both gonna be away for the weekend. She decided she was gonna have a party and Alan and Walden didn't leave town so when she showed up after being out at the bars, she had her boyfriend following her and he had wild hair kinda like yours in your fishing days, he was totin' a 12 pack of beer - they strolled in and Alan and Walden asked what's goin' on and he said something like, "I got the beer, some weed and [holding up his hand] 9 fingers [he was missing had a middle finger, like you] and we're gonna have some fun!" as he followed Berta down the hall. I thought, "dayum! the script writer must have known Paul!"
Anyway, man, the shadows are gett'n long on my end also but I guess as long as I'm around the phrase "gone, but not forgotten will have meaning" and I think meaning is all that really matters and has mattered, at least for me. I think of you often, as I know many do, and I'm sure it's for them as it is with me: every time brings a smile.
See ya soon!
Uncle Dave
Amanda Neese
May 9, 2020
I was pauls girlfriend for a long time i hope that sugie and krinkles are ok
Chris Miller
August 10, 2019
Paul! How has the time gone? RIP Man! Seen Freddy?
carole corne
August 9, 2019
CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE TEN YEARS FROM US DEAR BROTHER....WE THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY AN WE WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE....BUT IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD TO KNOW MOM IS WITH YOU NOW...I LOVE YOU PAUL....UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN....CAROLE
Faith Avelis
August 8, 2019
I cant believe youve been gone 10 years my sweet brother. I miss you so much but smile because you gave me a lifetime of memories to smile about! I love you and I think of you daily as always. Till we meet again! I love you! Faithy
Douglas Aliff
August 6, 2019
Miss ya Man
Faith Avelis
January 20, 2019
Happy Birthday Paul! I think of you everyday and so miss having you around. What I would give for just one more look at you, or one more hug and funny conversation. You are always in my heart! RIP and know you will never be forgotten. W/Love your Baby sister
Doug Aliff
January 20, 2019
Miss this Great Guy!
January 19, 2019
I would love to wack it around with you again Paul, in the short time I knew you we had some good times. Miss you and your personality my friend. Happy Birthday in heaven.
CAROLE CORNE
January 18, 2019
HAPPY 63RD BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN PAUL....THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY AN EVERYDAY.....FAITH AN I TALK ABOUT YOU ALL OF THE TIME AN WE MISS YOUR LAUGH ....WE JUST MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU THAT YOU WERE....REST WELL DEAR BROTHER....
Carole Corne
August 9, 2018
Cant believe it has been 9 years...beloved brother....Faith an I miss u everyday....rest well in heaven...I love u Paul....
Paul's final resting place, the ocean which he loved so dearly!
Faith Avelis
January 19, 2018
Paul you would be 62 today and Carole and I are together today talking about you and reminiscing about how lucky we were to have you as a brother. You will always be in our hearts and minds and never forgotten. What we would both give to sit with you again, even if only for a minute, to laugh, talk and just catch up. I love you Paul!
CAROLE CORNE
January 18, 2018
HAPPY 62ND BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN PAUL....ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME AN GONE WITHOUT YOU DEAR BROTHER....WHAT CAN I SAY BUT OH HOW I MISS YOU....MAKING ME LAUGH...FAITHIE NICKY AN I ....MOM DAD BOB JOEY .....WE LOVE YOU AN KEEP YOU CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS.... LOVE CAROLE....: )
CAROLE CORNE
January 18, 2017
HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY PAUL...WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH AN WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US...I LOVE YOU ....I SEE FEATHERS ALL THE TIME AN KNOW YOU ARE NEAR...REST WELL MY DEAR BROTHER...
CAROLE CORNE
December 27, 2016
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN PAUL....ANOTHER CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU AN NEW YEARS....THINKING ABOUT YOU THIS WEEK....MOM DAD BOB JOEY CECILIA FAITHIE NICKY NICKY JR. UNCLE DAVE TRACY WHITNEY AUSTIN RICHARD MADISON SUMMER AUNT JENNIFER...WE ALL MISS YOU....REST WELL MY SWEET BROTHER.....
CAROLE CORNE
August 9, 2016
CAN'T BELIVE IT HAS BEEN SEVEN YEARS SINCE YOU HAVE LEFT US PAUL...FAITH AN I TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME AN WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US.... EVERY TIME WE PASS THE TWIN LIGHTS WE SAY HI....LIFE JUST ISN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU DEAR BROTHER....GOSH I WISH YOU WERE HERE TODAY...REST WELL ....I LOVE YOU.....
Douglas Aliff
April 1, 2016
Paul,
Miss ya Man!
Faith Avelis
January 19, 2016
Thinking of you as always on your birthday today! My heart is hurting as I think of all the fun times we had in life! Glad I have those memories of you today cause they always make me smile! Life just will never be the same without you but I keep you in my heart always! Love you and miss you! Your little sister! Faithy
CAROLE CORNE
January 18, 2016
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN PAUL....ITS SNOWING HERE TODAY...MOM AN BOB...FAITHIE...AN UNCLE DAVE... MISS YOU AN SO DOES DAD....REST PEACEFULLY DEAR BROTHER....YOU ARE ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS...WE LUV YOU!!!!
michael wade
August 11, 2015
write to me
Faith Avelis
August 10, 2015
Six years has come and gone but each day that has passed thoughts of you are still ever present! I miss you so very much and hope you are resting peacefully! Love you always! Faithy
carole corne
August 9, 2015
I can't believe it has been six years since you have been gone!!!!listening to Steely Dan ....thinking of you dear brother ....rest well in heaven!!!! I luv u!!!
Doug Aliff
March 5, 2015
Miss you my fish brother.
Faith Avelis
January 17, 2015
Paul tomorrow would have been your 59th Birthday and just like every year since you left us I am thinking about you on your special day and wishing you were here. I hope that wherever you are you are happy! Life sure doesn't get any easier without you here but I think we all have just had to accept it and try and move on! I cherish all the memories I have of you cause that is all I have to keep you ever present in my heart! Happy Birthday Paulie! Love you always and forever! Your little sis Faithy!
Big Tom Brancaleone
January 16, 2015
I remember a guy so full of life and fun. I only knew you for a short time Paul but you were special and made a positive impact on my life. We had some great fun playing ping pong and you were tough. I can feel the pain your Sister's have and how much they miss you. Till we meet again old friend.
Carole Corne
January 16, 2015
Merry Christmas Paul an Happy new Year...another year has come an gone without you....Faith an I miss you so much an talk about you all the time...everytime I drive the BackShore an see the Twin Lights I say hello an think of you ....your birthday is Sunday and you would have been 59.....wow....wish I could bake you a cake....luv you Paul!!!!!!
August 10, 2014
U had gud seafood. Remembered at Penn Forrest tricks u could do on the high diving board u got me to ride a bicycle of the high diving board lot of fun crazy back then gud memorise always laughing :-)
Faith Avelis
August 9, 2014
Paulie my sweet brother! Miss you so much it hurts! Will be thinking of you today and hoping that wherever you are you are at peace and always know that we all love you so much!
August 9, 2014
Cant believe 5 years have gone by an you are not with us....Faith an I spent all day at Niles Beach yesterday ...talking an laughing about all the great times we had with you...especially the summer of 84' when we all lived together...what fun that was in Gloucester...especially when you dressed up as a woman at The Rondevous"... an won the contest!!!! You were such a great brother an we sooo miss you ....RIP Paul... I love you an miss you dearly!!!!! Carole
March 29, 2014
Dear Joe,Betty,Faith,Carol,Joey and family. Several years have passed and it is still hard to believe that Paul passed. He is remembered often and every fishing trip they guys make we think of him wishing that he was still with us.. Pauley you left us way to early in life and we all wish you were still here, but praying that you are happy and living life...Brett
January 18, 2014
Happy Birthday Paul....thought about you a lot today ....worked a party and there were name tags on the guests and there were 8 men in the room that were named Paul....I knew you were there!!!Miss you big brother Rest Well....u are missed by a lot of people including your family!!!!! Carole :)
Faith Corne-Avelis- sister
January 18, 2014
Paul, Happy Birthday! Miss you everyday and probably will till we all meet again someday! You are always in our hearts and we all Love you so much. Going to see Mom and Dad this weekend and you can be certain that you will be our favorite topic of conversation! Rest well Paulie!!!
January 4, 2014
Happy New Year Paul!!!! Another year without you!!!!! We miss you!!!!
Katie Pappas-Snowden
January 3, 2014
I didn't know Paul as long as most of the people on these post ( Most certainly not as a long as his wonderful family) but he sure did leave a lasting impression on my life! I knew him when I was just a young waitress at awful Arthur's. He treated me just like his own daughter. Teaching me about life and protecting me from all the crazy things I didn't know yet. When I went to college (at the beach) I began surfing. He taught me how to protect myself in the ocean against all the " locals" and the ocean itself! It has been a little while now since his passing, but I find myself still talking to him in my prayers! It's kinda cool to think my "uncle from another mother" is still looking after me! I miss him terribly, but I thank him more! Thank you "uncle" Paul for all of your wisdom and laughter!!!!!
MOM/D2 Niezgoda
August 10, 2013
Paul we can't believe 4 years have gone by since your passing. WE miss you so much.We love you and think of you every day. MOM & D2
Faith Avelis
August 10, 2013
Paul my sweet brother! Carole and I celebrated your life yesterday, together! We sure miss you and thoughts of you everyday keep me strong! YOU were strong and because of that it gives me hope that in my life I can be just as strong! I understand so much more today than I did 4 years ago when you left us! Starting today I will use that strength to make MY LIFE the very best it can and should be and never look back!! That is my promise to you! I will love you always and you will always be in my heart! Your sister...Faithy
Paul cathing an Opah....
August 9, 2013
August 9, 2013
Paul...can't believe four years have gone by since your passing....Faith and I spent the whole day together celebrating your life!!!!! Wish miss you so much!!!! and we wish you were with us....you left us too soon dear brother.... I am so close to you now!!!! I feel your presence at work always.....your favorite place to sit out back....The Seven Seas Warf.... Luv Carole : )
January 18, 2013
Happy Birthday today Paul!!!! Oh how I wish I could pick a phone up and sing to you....like you always did to us!!!! Or see you make one of your famous "Box Birhtday" cakes...w/choc. frosting!!! Can't believe you are no longer with us. I think about you everyday and wish you were still here...I love you Paul....hope you are happy and well ...and resting peacefully with Sugar Bear"...until next year...Love Cawit"...
January 17, 2013
January 17th. 2013
My dear sweet Paul, one whole year has gone buy again and we miss you more every day. Joe and i were talking about you yesterday we had some good laughs. Bob and i miss you so very much and wish you were here with us. Love and kisses and rest in peace. Mom and D2
January 17, 2013
Dear sweet Paul, it's your birthday and we miss you more every day. Joey and i were talking about you this morning and we had lots of laughs. Bob and i think about you every day. We just wish you could be with us on your day. Rest in peace my dear son. Mom and D2
Janet Sherard Foster
January 8, 2013
Just to learn of Paul's passing yesterday had brought such distress to my heart. He was so funny and cute! From such a fine, close knit family. I am so sorry for the loss of Paul. I have so many memories of the Corne family from long ago. Love to you all.
Faith Corne-Avelis
January 2, 2013
Today is January 2nd Paul! It's 4AM and Nicky just left for fish auction! We talked about you through our entire holiday season! This season was particularly difficult!! Lots going on, changes happening and all I could think of was how much I wished you were here to talk to! Oh, I talked to ya anyway but not being able to see your face really upsets me and not being able to hug you when I want ! I hope one day I can get over that terrible longing for your physical presence! I never want to forget your face, your laugh, how funny you were and all that was you! I pray everyday for my memory of you to remain strong. Today I will try and start the New Year on a positive note! I just wish they had a phone in heaven so I could call ya and we could talk! I love and miss you brother! Always and Forever!! Faithy!
December 31, 2012
Merry Christmas Paul....another one has come and gone.Mom and Bob and I talked about you quite a bit over the holidays and wished that you were with us.It is New Years Eve....hard to imagine that you have been gone over three years now. Dad ...Joey and Faithie miss you as well. RIP my dear sweet brother....not a day goes by that I do no think of you and wish you were still with us. Love Carole
Phyllis Burgher
September 22, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I have fond memories of Paul in high school and for the family. I hope I can live life to the fullest as Paul did and have his zest for life, love and friends.
Chris Miller
August 10, 2012
A lot of people miss you Paul, including me. "You did do it."
Faith "Corne" Avelis
August 9, 2012
I miss you so much! Just got back from the beach where we walked out on the rocks when the tide went out! We took a six pack and a giant wave came and crashed over us and swept our six pack away! It was October and the water was freezing and you stripped down, dove in the water off about 30 feet up of rocks , swam out like Tarzan, to retrieve our six pack and brought the beers back ..just like it was nothing! You were my hero in life and still are even though you are not here! I will always cherish the fun we had together and I was so lucky to have you as my brother! I miss you sooooo very much! Love you Faithy!!!
Mark Troxell, Jr
August 9, 2012
Gone too soon. What a man. I remember your cleaning our gutters on Verona Trail late in the afternoon of your prom for some much needed bucks- you did a kip onto our garage and climbed like a monkey to the top of our three story house- no ladder- and sat on the edge talking to us while you did the job. You hopped down like it was nothing and scampered away waving goodbye with a few bills in your shirt off to more adventures. You later said you earned all he needed for the tux, flowers and such in no time- that was Paul!! One of a kind. I miss you.
-Mark Troxell, Jr-the dad
Carole Corne
August 9, 2012
August 9, 2012
Paul you brought me many laughs and smiles, We all miss you so much..
Love You,
your little sister always
Traci
robin simpson-frost
August 9, 2012
RIP Paul:)
Carey Clause
August 9, 2012
Paul...I miss your smile, your persistence,I turn 56 today and wish you were here. I had to stop and cry for the loss of you again today!
Love,
Carey
Carole Corne
August 9, 2012
As I think of you today Paul....I can't believe that three years have gone by an you are no longer with us.I wish I could pick up a phone just one more time an talk to you an laugh....but I can't....an that's makes me sad. But you are in my heart an I know someday all of us will be together again....but until then we will remember you in our hearts an in our memories...Luv ya Paul
Betty Niezgoda
August 8, 2012
Paul you passed from us three years ago today. We miss you everyday. Your mother and I miss your visits and your phone calls. We hope and pray that you rest in peace. Mom & D-2
Carole Corne
January 18, 2012
Happy Birthday today Paul....56 !!! another year has passed ....miss you everyday and wish you were still here with us...Love you forever Carole
Carole Corne
August 9, 2011
Thinking of you today Paul...Two years have gone by and it just seems like yesterday that you were here with us...We all miss you so much ....and we think about you everyday...Love Carole
Carole Corne
January 18, 2011
Another year has come and gone....Happy Birthday Paul....hope you are resting peacefully...we miss you and wish you were here...Love Carole
Chris Miller
September 6, 2010
It's been a year. RIP Paul.
When someone dies, a cloud turns into an angel and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People disappear, but they really never go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up the grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they’re supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make the waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And then they sing wind-songs and they whisper to us, “don’t miss me too much”. The view is nice and I’m doing just fine.
-Author Unknown-
September 5, 2010
hard to believe it's been a year without my friend. i think it is an honour to a person when you notice that they are no longer with us. i'll always miss him. johnny mac mclean.........greensboro, n.c.
September 5, 2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting Paul. His father, Joe, and I are cousins. We haven't been in touch lately, but while doing some genealogy research I ran across Paul's obituary. I, too, have lost a son and know how painful it is. My condolences to the family, God bless.
Jan Neff, Houston, TX
Thatcher's Island...sail on Paul!!!
Carole Corne
August 11, 2010
It has been a year now since Paul has passed away and we think about him everyday and wish he were still here with us...On June 22nd...all of us gathered together up in Gloucester,Mass. and boarded Capt. Bills whale watch boat and steamed out to Thatcher's Island where the twin light houses are and put his ashes out to sea along with his beloved dog Sugar's ashes as well...Somehow life is a little less interesting now....without you in our lives Paul....but it does go on and we will think about you everyday until we join you again....Love forever Carole : )
Jackie Cranford
February 8, 2010
Joe Maxie, Bettie, Joseph, Carol and Faith,
I am so sorry to hear about Paul. Chateau made it a priority to let me know about him this morning as soon as she returned home from work. I thank God for Paul, as he made the "Corne" family a reality to her. I remember the first time the three of us met in Charlotte and had dinner, Chateau was marveled by Paul's fishing stories and his enthusiatic energy. His insite to life, that he gave her that day, can never be removed. Chateau drew a feeling from Paul that gave her a sense of who she was, he had a way of making her feel she belonged. Chateau always knew that Paul was only a phone call away and that if she needed him, he would be here, no questions ask.
For these things, to him, I am forever greatful.
I too loved Paul, he was a special person with a enormous heart and he will live forever in ours.
Chateau Grace
February 8, 2010
Dad,Faith,Carole and Grandma Bettie,
I was randomly doing some family research while im sitting at work tonight and somehow ran across Uncle Pauls obituary. I had no idea and im devistated, i cant do a single thing now to hold back the tears. I literally had to take a break and walk away. Im blown away after reading all the entries in this memorial, Paul actually was the "bigger than life" character that ive always thought he was. He was always such a movie character to me, with his grand stories and huge cartoonish smile. I loved to sit and just read his letters over and over, it was as good as a new purchase from the book store.
I will definitely be in contact soon and im so sorry that i was present for the services. I know that Paul would have loved nothing more than to see us all together, it was his personal goal for a long time.
I love you Uncle Paul, thank you for always being there for me and creating such great memories. I'll take your impression of life with me forever, wherever i go.
Chris Miller
January 19, 2010
Happy birthday Paul
Carole Corne
January 18, 2010
I am missing my brother today on his 54th birthday ....He always loved birthday cakes and celebrating....I miss his laughter ... and I miss his smile...I think about you everyday Paul and wish you were with us....Happy Birthday Paul...I love you!!! Carole : )
Ellen Martin
December 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Corne family. I had no idea Paul had passed until today when I called "Captain Paul's" to order the annual oysters for Christmas Day. What a shock! We went to school together and I always remember Paul with a huge smile and a giving spirit. My prayers and thoughts are with you - he will always be remembered. God bless.
Mike Northrup
November 26, 2009
Paul's father (Joe) and mine (Ron Northrup) were best friends.
I remember driving too fast around a curve on Westmoreland Drive (in SW Roanoke)and getting stuck on some mail boxes back in '76. Paul and some of his friends came out of a house next door (from a party) and lifted my '65 Ford Falcon station wagon up and off the mail boxes.
November 26, 2009
Joe and Betty, Sorry for your loss! We were neighbors in Penn Forest, our prayers are with you. Sally N. Pollard
Paul Townsend
October 12, 2009
I went to Cave Spring with Paul. I haven't seen him in years, but remember him as a great guy who always had a smile. He will be missed by me.
Alden Tickle
October 11, 2009
I've heard the fish in HEAVEN are much bigger. He's sure to catch them. MUCH LOVE and SORROW. SET SAILS FOR THE SKY MY BROTHER. Much love to all.
jim dickey
September 12, 2009
wish i could of been at pauls party i was working stockholm but i missed all of u hugs 2 u all plus the love of my life go pauley u were the bomb best crabs i ever ate Jim D. SML/RIC HI Carol monkey.
Carole Corne
September 11, 2009
I just wanted to thank my Uncle Dave for extending the life of this guestbook for my brother Paul....I have found great comfort in reading the different things that his friends have written about him ......I have read this everyday as to me... it keeps his spirit alive in my heart....I was so hoping as I logged on today that someone would sponsor it and keep it online .....Thanx Uncle Dave you're the best......I miss Paul so much and this really helps!!!!!
September 9, 2009
The wake for paul,was very grand.It was quite the send off.Missed seeing some people there. but i know it was some tough times.Hope mama corne and all are fairing well.Take care of yourselves. hope to see you sometime soon. the gargers
August 28, 2009
From all I have read that people have said I would say Paul's life is considered to be a legend!
Vickie Haskins Vest
Kirk McGeorge
August 27, 2009
Yesterday, while sailing back from Bora Bora to Moorea, our big fishing reel started screaming! Fish On!
And as I went back to the rail, I said to my wife & son "This one's for Paul", and thus began a half hour battle that happily ended with the biggest mahi mahi I've ever caught in my life - ever!
We'll get over a dozen (and a half!) meals from that fish... and I like to think He sent it our way.
I have a feeling that from now on, Capt'n Paul will come to mind whenever I have a fish on the line.
To Life!
Kirk
August 26, 2009
Betty, Joey, Carol, Faith and Dave,
Just heard and my heart and prayers are with you all. Paul's lust for life will inspire many for many years to come. It was great to have known you all from the 80's in Garden City, SC. Ended up marrying a man from Roanoke. Think of you and Paul, of course, many times. Peace and comfort to you.
Adelle Joyner-Short
Lisa Atkinson
August 25, 2009
Joey, Carol, and family, How can anyone think of Paul without smiling? A few years ago when I was in Virginia, Mom and I went into the Towers store. When Paul saw me he didn't walk over to say hello. In a room full of customers he took a giant leap over the counter to hug me, then proceeded to tell my mother some wild bologne about trying to get me to go out with him in highschool. After he generously provided the seafood for out last reunion picnic, I never felt I thanked him enough. But he knows now how much people loved him. My love to you all, Lisa Atkinson
Chuck & Sue Brock
August 18, 2009
Carole and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Angie Bouldin
August 18, 2009
To Paul's family, and my sweet friend Carole...I am so sorry you have lost such an amazing man. I have read some of the entries, as well as the news article and it is evident how many lives he touched. I pray you will have peace knowing he is in paradise with Jesus. My grandfather loved to fish and I always imagine him fishing in heaven. I bet Paul is there with my Papa catching big ones :) May God give you everything you need during this sad time in your lives.
Julie Seligman
August 17, 2009
Carole and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. From reading the article about him it seems that he loved what he did and he was admired by many.
My prayers are with you all.
Julie Seligman
Millie Moore
August 16, 2009
To the family and friends of Paul Corne:
I know your hearts are heavy with the loss of Paul, yet, everytime you look at his things, think of him, share stories, read these lovely comments in the guest book, you are probably laughing with joy.
I was Paul's leasing broker. It was such a pleasure working him to become at Tenant at Towers Shopping Center. He was always giving us fish and crabs. He loved my Mom and Dad, so, when Daddy passed, I took Paul Daddy's sailboat that he had gotten as a momemto of a time in Maine. Paul was so gracious and tearful - heartfelt thanks, no doubt.
He was a precious soul, loved everyone who he got to know and knew no stranger. The possum story that someone shared is just one of the many hilarious things that could be told about Capt. Paul.
Paul loved life and we all have benefitted from knowing him, loving him and hearing his stories.
Best wishes to you as you journey through grief. I will look forward to seeing you at the celebration of his life.
Millie Moore, Roanoke, Va [email protected]
Patti Crow Lucas
August 15, 2009
I went to CSHS with Paul and have seen him around town from time to time over the years. He was always so fun and friendly. It is just hard to imagine that a larger than life guy like Paul is gone. My thoughts and condolences are with the Corne family.
Kirk McGeorge
August 15, 2009
I had the pleasure of going out fishing with Paul, one misty morning in "Glostah"... aboard a rusty old boat with some crusty old friends of his. Bottom Dragging - all we caught that day were a few fish, an old boot, some rocks and a lot of laughs. We also picked a bucket of mussels off the breakwater along the shore and steamed 'em in beer... what a feast!
When I told my wife about Paul being in the hospital, she replied "Paul fed me oysters from his own hand"... which, I believe, says a lot about the kind of man he was.
He created an mountain of smiles wherever he stood and had a heart the size of an ocean.
I always enjoyed Paul's company and will continue to love him like a brother.
Sail on, Captain... fair winds, following seas and I'll see you again on Fiddler's Green.
Peace & Love,
Kirk McGeorge
Mark White
August 14, 2009
Dear Faith,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much Paul meant to you. You are in my prayers, as always.
Kevin Hurley
August 14, 2009
Hey Guys, I'm so sorry about Paul, He always had a smile, and will never be forgotten.
August 13, 2009
I always looked forward to my visits to Cap't Paul's Seafood Market. It was not only to purchase fresh seafood, but to visit with Paul. What a delightful individual. Buying seafood in Roanoke Valley has not been the same.
We go back a few years with Paul to his CSHS years. Our daughters, Mary Beth and Anne, were classmates of his sisters.
Our sympathy to the family brother,Joey,sisters Carol and Faith, Mother Betty and Father Joe.
Cecil and Bettie Baecher
Roanoke, Va.
David Evans
August 13, 2009
On behalf of my sister (his Mom, Betty), Joe, Joey, Carole and Faith, and of course me, (uncle Dave) his Goomba (Richard, my son) and the rest of my family, I want to thank everyone for all the kind and wonderful things you have had to say about Paul. He touched everyone he met in a special and personal way.
Betty has been in the hospital since the morning he passed with an unrelated infection from a cat bite but she gets out tonight. Joey, Carole and Faith came in Yesterday and we're all rallying at Betty's to support her.
I also wanted everyone to know that we will be doing something, don't know what or where at this point, in Roanoke to give all our friends a chance to get together and send the Cap'n off with all the fond memories everyone has. For a real Cap'n, crossing over the bar is the last journey.
It will be some sort of reception at a local place and there's sure to be lots of great "Paul Corne Stories," faces I haven't seen for a long time and faces I haven't seen before.
If you have ideas for a location please e-mail me . . . [email protected] . . .
I'm hoping to do this on Saturday, August 29.
There's a great network of friends so I am sure the word will spread but check out Chris Miller's facebook page for the latest info if you haven't heard anything in a week.
Thanks again to all and I look forward to seeing you.
Live long and prosper!
Peace!
Uncle Dave
Michael Wade
August 13, 2009
To joey faith and carol my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. From our undeafeated jv season to our many good times "pistol" and I still could had fun remembering his pass to me that one a close game Franklin County. Your sagging socks are somewhere in heaven. Until we meet again friend.
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