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John Corbett Obituary
SALEM- Mr. John Carroll Corbett 96, of Salem, beloved husband of the late Mary G. (Fox) Corbett, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at AddisonGilbert Hospital in Gloucester.
Born in Marblehead, he was the son of the late James J. and Rose Helena (Downey) Corbett. He was raised and educated in Salem and attended the former Phillips School and was a graduate of both Salem High School and Salem Commercial School.
Mr. Corbett had been employed as the Treasurer of the former Pickering Oil Company in Salem for many years, until the time of his retirement.
Active in the Salem community, Mr. Corbett was a former board member of the Naumkeag Trust Company and Eastern Bank of Salem. He was a member of the board of directors of Salem Hospital, a member of the Lions Club of Salem and a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Salem. He was an avid golfer and member of the Wenham Golf Club and the Salem Municipal Golf Course. He was a talented piano player who shared his musical talents well into his 96th year. Carroll was well known for his philanthropy and kind nature. He was a true pioneer for the City of Salem through his professional endeavors and his personal relationships. More recently, he was a resident of the John Bertram House on Salem Common, making many new friends while residing there. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, great, great grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
Carroll is survived by his daughter, Marylou C. Tingle and her husband Walter of Danvers, his son, James Joseph Corbett and his wife Janice of Salem, his four grandchildren, his eight great grandchildren, his one great, great grandchild, his sister, Doris O’Brien of Salem and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from The O’Donnell Funeral Home 46 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) Salem, Tuesday at 9:15 A.M. followed by his funeral Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorne Blvd, Salem at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Marblehead. Visiting hours Monday from 4 to 7 P.M. On line guestbook at www.legacy.com For more information, inquire at 978-744-2350. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the John Bertram House, Subsidy Fund, 29 Washington Sq., Salem, MA 01970
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Laura Lauria
April 12, 2011
Kendra, with saddened hearts we send lots of hugs. Your Uncle was a gentle, kindhearted soul. I only wish we got to spend more time with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ozzie and family. Love, Laura, Mike, Nick and Alex
Jan Corbett
April 11, 2011
J. Carroll was my father-in-law. With my husband, we shared many good times. He was a very interesting, knowledgeable man and we had many good discussions. I shall miss his quick wit and opinions on just about any subject.
Joe Stasio
April 10, 2011
JJ, Jan and Family,
I'm sorry that school obligations will keep me from attending either of the functions on Monday and Tuesday. I was sorry to hear of John's passing. As we often said, he lived a long and eventful life, influencing many people and adding much to his community, but his legacy lives on in his family and his contributions to the north shore.
Cheryl and I send our deepest condolences.
Norma Ross
April 9, 2011
Kendra, prayer said and so very sorry for your loss. A smile is left knowing how very dear this man was to you and how you got to share a little time with him and your Ozzie.
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