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CORBETT, GARY, 63
Alachua - Gary Corbett, age 63, of Alachua, Florida passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. He was born September 27, 1950 in Northampton, Massachusetts to James Joseph and Alice Helena Ouellet Corbett.
Gary and his brothers enjoyed many days growing up in the north sledding and sharing one vehicle and following in their father's footsteps in law enforcement. They also shared the talent of creativity of building design and construction. Gary graduated from Northampton High School and Westfield State College. Gary pursued life in south Florida where he remained committed to his job in law enforcement. He was the best provider and father anyone could ask for and the most dedicated husband and friend. Gary retired at the rank of Major from the Broward County Sheriff's office. He and his wife Mary moved to Alachua ten years ago from Davie, FL. He was a member of St Madeleine Catholic Church. He continued to enjoy building and taught all his sons-in-law for their future.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Susan Corbett; daughters, Alice Corbett, Mary Greenbaum, Michelle Clark, Katherine Corbett; sons, Travis Henderson, Gary Corbett; brothers, David and Michael Corbett; grandchildren, Bob, Sandra and Victoria Greenbaum, Sebastian Henderson, Adysun Corbett and Marston Clark.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy and his parents, James and Alice Corbett.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at St. Madeleine Catholic Church, 17155 NW US 441, High Springs with Fr. Sebastian K. George. A reception will follow in the St. Madeleine Family Life Center. Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143rd Street. The family requests donations to Hospice of the Nature Coast, 150 North Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643. Please visit Gary's memorial page at:
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Kelly Masi
August 4, 2025
Remembering Gary is easy. Gary always took care of me while I was working for the Broward Sheriff's Office. I was only 17 yrs old and really had no idea what I was doing with my life. He helped me get into the academy and held my had through my career until he retired. He is one man I will never forget. My prayer's still go out to his family and friends and I know he is at peace with our lord above.
Kelly Masi
August 4, 2021
To a man that I had so much respect for. He was a staple in the Broward Sheriff`s office and he taught me so much. I had lots of laughs and he made the work environment a nice place to be. You will never be forgotten
bucky drewitz
August 16, 2014
you have my sympathy for your loss. gary and i grew up together. we raised a lot hell up through high school. it was a lot of fun in the old neighborhood. to mike and skinny, we had a lot of good times on fort hill terr, school st, clark ave and the play ground. damm, sorry for your loss!
August 16, 2014
MY CONDOLENCE TO THE CORBETT FAMILY.
Dianne Snape Lake
August 15, 2014
David and mike I am so sorry for your loss Gary was a great guy. I will always remember the crazy jokes and stunts he pulled off, he's was taken far to young.
I am so sad for your loss.
Kelly Masi
August 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Corbett Family. Gary was a good friend and a wonderful boss. You will be missed deeply.
August 13, 2014
Prayers to the family
Dale Sims
Vie Narasimhan
August 13, 2014
May your memories help you through this time of sorrow. So so sorry God Bless .
Prayers to the Corbett from the James Family
Dep. A. ELLEN JAMES
August 13, 2014
My Sincere condolences and Prayers to the Corbett family.. May he Rest In Peace !!
Thomas Clifford
August 11, 2014
Dear Michelle,
Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your family during this sad time. The wonderful person and parent that you are will always be a testament to the type of person your father surely was.
With love from the Clifford family,
Michele Steven
August 11, 2014
Mary, we are saddened by the loss of Gary and we will be praying for you and your family.
Billye & Roland Johnson
August 11, 2014
Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family. Love you all.
Tami Ford
August 11, 2014
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the entire Corbett family. I pray you find peace in your time of sadness.
Riley and Tami Ford
Zandra Pollander
August 11, 2014
Praying for the Corbett family during this very difficult time.
Susan Bishop
August 11, 2014
Mary, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a great guy and wonderful band dad! We will truly miss him. Love, James, Susan, CJ and Kacie
August 10, 2014
My deepest condolences to The Corbett Family. One of the finest men i ever worked for.
Clifford Franquiz
Ret. Dep Sheriff BSO
August 10, 2014
Praying for the Corbett Family during this difficult time.So Sorry for your loss. Jerry Whited and Family
Jay and Robin Calhoun
August 10, 2014
Thinking of all of you in your loss of a husband, father, brother and friend, our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Retired Sgt Ken & JoAnn Meisenheimer
August 10, 2014
Deepest sympathy
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