CORINNE BALDWIN

BALDWIN, Corinne (Croskey) Of Arlington, MA, passed away peacefully at age 66 after a 10 year battle against cancer. She lived with courage and strength, and never lost her sense of humor or love of life. She was deeply loved by her husband, Sumner Blount; her mother, Elizabeth Croskey of Cincinnati; her children Olivia Baldwin (Meliksah) and Wilson Baldwin (Hannah); and her step-children Carlin Maiorana (Dan) and Darren Blount (Stephanie). She was predeceased by her father Thomas Croskey; and her first husband Luke Baldwin. She also leaves her siblings Bonnie Croskey (Mike) Linda Schutty (Jim), Tom Croskey (Dory), and Bill Croskey; and her four grandchildren that she loved very much, Linwood, Emilia, Miles, and Andrew. A gifted fashion designer, she designed womenswear for Lothar's in New York and patterns for Schjelde in Boston. She favored bold, elegant and ultimately wearable design. She earned degrees in fashion and art from F.I.T. and Skidmore College. Corinne was dedicated to her community, and always tried to help others in need. She was particularly dedicated to The Children's Room, a center for grieving children and families. Visitation will be on July 30 from 4-8 PM at DeVito Funeral Home (1145 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON). A Celebration of Corinne's Life will be held at 2 PM on July 31 at the First Parish (630 Mass Ave., Arlington) with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Children's Room in Arlington. Remembrances of Corinne can be added at devitofuneralhomes.com