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Joseph Corbin Obituary
Mr. Corbin was born on Jan. 19, 1929, in Portsmouth, N.H., the son of the late Brice and Catherine (O'Keefe) Corbin. He was educated in Norfolk, Va., and graduated from Maury High School there. He served six years in the U.S. Navy before moving to Connecticut more than 50 years ago. He had worked for 26 years as a writer/editor in the Technical Publications Department at Avco/Lycoming in Stratford prior to his retirement.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, Mr. Corbin is survived by his children, Mark Corbin (Marian,) of Massachusetts, Charlene Slie (Agro-Dehnel,) of Bristol, Gregory Agro (Debbie,) of Meriden, Angela Graichen (David,) of Wallingford, and Craig Agro (Darcy,) of Haddam. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, Jennifer, Ian, Rachel, Hannah, Tommy, Joshua, Brett, Connor, Ryan, Brooke and Noah Joseph; as well as several great-grandchildren. Other survivors include several brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. His beloved sisters, Elizabeth Ronan and Gertrude Smith, predeceased him.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9:30 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph for a Mass of Christian burial. Burial with military honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family of Mr. Corbin requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001. For online condolences and directions please visit www.jferryfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Corbin
September 2, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Fran & Phil Beedle
August 31, 2013
Barbara & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You had great years together. Hold on to those memories. Till you meet again.
Love you all,
Fran & Phil
August 30, 2013
Barbara and family,
So sad to learn of Joe's passing. He was on my heart on Monday as I returned to work after 3 weeks. I did not learn of his passing until today. It was an honor to care for him and to witness your precious love and devotion as you, Barbara, so lovingly cared for him-thank you for sharing him with all of us at the VA. I will always remember his great smile, knowing eyes, and your beautiful love for each other. Neither will I forget especially, how sensitive you, Barbara was to Joe's need to be busy "at work" with pencil and paper. May Jesus bless you with His peace.
With love, Patricia Carter, RN
"The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the Everlasting Arms."
-Deuteronomy 33:27
Katie Brosnan (Velez)
August 28, 2013
Barbara so sorry to read of the passing of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bobbi & Marty D'Amico
August 28, 2013
Barbara -
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on Joe's passing. May you find comfort knowing he is "whole" again in the arms of the Lord.
August 28, 2013
We will see him again. John 5:28
Mary Ann O'Brien
August 28, 2013
Barbara -- Our love and prayers will be with you. We will miss seeing Joe's smile. Mary Ann and Frank.
Pam Porter and Paul Barry
August 28, 2013
Mrs.Crobin & family,
Please accept our condolences during this difficult time.
CT.Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Cemetery & Memorial Services
Leah Ingraham
August 28, 2013
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you now and always. Uncle Joe will be grately missed. My heart hurts for you. May God keep him safe and loved.
ALL OUR LOVE ALWAYS
Dave, Leah, David and Carolanne
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