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Donna Corkum Obituary

Donna L. Corkum 1961 - 2012 MANCHESTER CENTER Donna L. Corkum, 50, of Manchester Center, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, following a long illness. Donna was born in Stoughton, Mass., on Oct. 29, 1961, and was the daughter of the late Verne and Eleanor (Gay) Corkum. She was a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington and attended Castleton State College in Castleton. She was employed by Kittredge Mortgage Company for 25 years as a loan processor. Donna enjoyed beading and gardening, but her most precious thing was her daughter, Hannah. Besides her daughter Hannah of Castleton, survivors include her sister, Terri Johnson of Summerville, S.C.; her brother, Bruce Corkum of Portland, Ore.; two nieces, four nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many friends, including two very special close friends, Martha Stearns of Manchester and Barbara Vigsnes of Bennington. Donna will be remembered as someone who loved people, made many friends and touched many lives. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Celebration of her life will be held on July 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Riley Rink, 410 Hunter Park Rd, Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to Hannah's College Fund www.friendsofdonnaandhannah.org or through the MAHAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

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Published by Bennington Banner on Jul. 7, 2012.

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Janet Baierlein

July 23, 2012

Dear Hannah,
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.....Your mom was truly a very special person, and you are her greatest gift! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Tracy Watson-Maguigad

July 10, 2012

Bruce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra Frost

July 8, 2012

Hannah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Know that I am thinking of you.

Elizabeth Bates

July 7, 2012

Our Girl Shirl....... Rest peacefully, my dear friend. Hugs and sympathies to Hannah, Terri, Bruce and families. Martha and Mom - thank you for all you did for Donna. Much love,
Liz, Alan and the girls. xxOxx

Ann Ogilvie

July 7, 2012

Hannah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful mother and so proud of you.
Love,
Ann, Rich, Brandon and Chris Ogilvie

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