Brookline, Massachusetts
CORNISH, John G. Of Brookline, died suddenly, Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the age of 98. A lifelong resident of Boston, he graduated from Middlesex School and Harvard College, where he captained the squash team. A champion squash player over three decades at both the local and national levels,...
Read MoreTo Mrs. Cornish and family,
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. He and my Dad served on board the USS Lanning during WWII. They remained friends for the rest of their lives. The world is a sadder place because of their passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Valerie Hinsdale Connor
November 08, 2008 | Scottsville, NY
Mr. Cornish,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Mike Casey
October 21, 2008 | El Paso(former MA Resident), TX
To all the family of John Cornish we send our sympathy and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you, especially on Saturday at the service for John
Byron and Frances Kinney
October 15, 2008 | Evanston, IL
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Valmir & Marcia Friosi
October 14, 2008 | Revere
How blessed I was to have met Mr. Cornish! How blessed we all are to be guided by his wonderful son, David, the consummate school man! May Mr. Cornish rest in heaven and may his family and friends be comforted by our Lord's peace, the peace that surpasses all human understanding.
Bill Burke
St. Sebastian's School
Bill Burke
October 14, 2008 | Needham, MA
John Cornish - husband, father and grandfather - devoted to and loved by all his family. A good friend and great conversationalist who will be missed by all who knew him.
John Eshbach
October 14, 2008 | Niskayuna, NY
