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MARTIN CORR Obituary
Mert was the cherished husband of Mary Lee Rothwell Corr. They were married for 52 years. Born in Philadelphia, Mert was the son of the late John A. and Helen Fallon Corr.
Mert graduated from Holy Cross, Saint Joseph's Prep '54, Saint Joseph's College ('58, Golden Hawk) and Temple University School of Law (LLb '61; LLM Trial Advocacy '94). He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966. In 2010 St. Joe's honored him with the GEM Award in recognition of great loyalty to the university and selfless work for the good of others in the field of law.
Mert's many interests included performing with the State Street Players, OLMC choir, golf (DCC), hunting and fishing. He was a bridge player, gardener, he loved his Brittany Spaniels and never missed a daily crossword puzzle. He was a Eucharistic Minister for many years and served on the parish council.
He was a past president of the Bucks County Bar Association, where he was a friend and mentor to many while holding a reputation as one of the tough-est trial lawyers in the county.
Mert was currently serving as president of the Doylestown Borough Planning Commission. He was a former committeeman and executive committeeman of the Bucks County Republican Committee. His involvement in the community ran deep and touched many lives.
In addition to his wife, partner and lifelong best friend Mary Lee, he is survived by his children, Sean Corr (Jennifer), Marguerite Quinn (John), Molly Duet (Keith), and Beth Ann Corr DeStefano (Keith) and grandchildren, Liz, Pat, Chris, Maggie, Carolyn, Maeve, Lucy, Martin, Mary, Will, Ayla, Ronan, Brendan and one step-great grandchild, Linley. He is also survived by his siblings, Paul (Mary), Grace, Gerry (Kristina), Ann (Torr), Jeanne (Tom), and Joseph (Janet). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing 6 to 8 P.M., Thursday, July 31, at
REED AND STEINBACH FUNERAL HOME, 2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown PA, and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, from 9 A.M. until his Funeral Mass 11 A.M., Friday, August 1. Interment will follow Mass in Doylestown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mert's name may be made to Fragile-X Organization, 1616 Bonanza St. #22, Walnut Creek CA 94596 or Pennsylvania's Pro-Life Federa-tion, 4800 Jonestown Rd., #102 Harrisbuurg PA 17109-1741.
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Victoria Boyle
July 24, 2023
Uncle Mert, you are so missed, I picked up Colin last week to come to Sea Isle, he talked about you for 5 minutes straight.....He loved you, it was precious to hear his Memories....He calls you "Mert with the Mustache"... Miss Victoria as you called me...
Kristina and Gerry Corr
August 23, 2014
Rest in peace Mert. I was truly blessed to have known you! You will live in all of our hearts forever! Till we meet again!
Anthony D'Angelo, Prep '54, College '58
August 6, 2014
I just learned of the death of Mert. My sympathy goes out to his entire family. Mert was a classmate of mine at the Prep and the College. He was always a real gentleman,an honorable man. I was blessed just to have known him.
August 1, 2014
Dear Mary Lee and family,
Elaine and I cannot attend any of the services for Mert. We are so saddened but remember the times that go back to West Oak Lane and St.Athanasius, then to the Prep and the College. You and Mert were always part of our background.
Don and Elaine McNulty
Vince & Betty Barth
August 1, 2014
Mary Lee and Family,
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Mert's passing. He was the best neighbor..his smiling face and warm welcomes will be missed. Peace to you and your family.
July 31, 2014
Dear Corr family.
Mert graduated three months before Joe and I entered the Prep, so I never had the chance to meet him.
I feel sad anyway, because if Mert was anything like Joe, he must have been a wonderful fellow. What I mean is, I have observed Joe since we were students beginning in the Fall of 1954. That is a long time, and I have been privileged to think of myself as his friend.
Joe was a great student and a great athlete. Also a faithful supporter of the Prep, and everlastingly cheerful at reunion events. There has to be a positive and flattering familial comparison to Mert.
So, once again, this is just too awful, and I am sorry.
I am sure the whole family will help Mary Lee land on her feet.
As Pete Seeger sang at the end of the song, "Talking Union", about poorly treated miners, "what I mean, you'll win, take it easy, but take it".
Jim Heidere
Joanne Walker
July 31, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Mert's passing. My deepest sympathies to all of you. While I haven't seen Mert in many years, I will never forget him. Thirty plus years ago, he gave a law student from upstate New York research to do, continued that after I graduated and until I had my first position. He taught me much and was very helpful to me as a started out in my career. He was a wonderful person.
Conni Cochran Larson
July 30, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Mert's passing. Our family has known him for many years personally as well as working closely with him currently. I just spoke to him last Thursday on a business matter. We would like to express our condolences to Mert's wife and family. He will be missed. The Cochran family; Conni Cochran Larson, Mary Beth Cochran, Rob Cochran and family.
Terry Graham
July 30, 2014
Mary Lee! My sincere condolences t
on your loss! Mert will be remembered by so many of his friends.God bless you all. Terry G
Rich Corr
July 30, 2014
I know that we're related somehow since my brother Larry are from Philly too.
Mary & Michael Jarvis
July 30, 2014
Dear Mary Lee...Mike and I offer our deepest sympathy for you loss...he was a great man...and we will miss the laughter and joy he has brought to us...we are better for knowing our dear "Mert"
July 30, 2014
I met "Mert" only once on Thursday, 7/17/14; I liked him immediately. I found him to be engaging and kind.
I am deeply sorry for your loss, Mary Lee, .He will be missed.
Yours in Sorrow
Anthony DeAnnuntis
(Christina's brother)
Andrew Soltys
July 30, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the Corr family. Mert and I were not social or professional friends, just school buddies at the Prep and College at the same time. May he "Requiescat in Pace".
July 30, 2014
Save the Gizzards for me Uncle Mert! I love you deeply nothing but the funniest memories of summer board games with you. We will miss you deeply, Love Vicki & Jim
Your husband & father, our classmate!
Jim Brennan
July 30, 2014
Bernadette "McLaughlin
July 30, 2014
Dear Mary Lee,
I was so happy to be with you and Mert last summer down in Sea Isle at our 25th reunion. He was so great to be with. He is now enjoying "the big party" with Gerry and all those "Preppers in heaven. Distance keeps me from attending the funeral on Friday, but know for sure I am with you in spirit. May God bless you and your family.
Peace and Love,
Bernie
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