WANDA CORKUM

1926 - 2015

WANDA CORKUM obituary, 1926-2015, Stoneham, NH

WANDA CORKUM

1926 - 2015

BORN

1926

DIED

2015

WANDA CORKUM Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2015.
Corkum, Wanda Surrounded by 4 generations of her family, Wanda A. Corkum, 89, of Merrimack, NH and formerly of Stoneham, MA passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, MA on July 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Ernes) Bagrowski. She is the widow of Harvey S. Corkum who died in 1993. Prior to her retirement, Wanda worked at J.L. Hammett Co. as a bookkeeper and later worked for Lawrence General Hospital in Medford, and Star Market in Malden. Wanda enjoyed family gatherings, had a creative flair for decorating and always maintained a stylish wardrobe. She is pre-deceased by four brothers, Steve, Henry, Joe and Michael Bagrowski and two sisters Helen Malone and Olga Wood. Wanda is survived by a son, William Corkum and his wife Linda of Windham, NH; three daughters, Marilyn Fall of Merrimack, NH, Christine Trigilio and her husband, George of Peabody, MA and Patti Wesolowski and her husband, Paul of Acton, MA; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A wake will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 from 5-8 PM at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Hwy, MERRIMACK. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mass General Hospital or NH Boy Scout Troop #424. To sign an online guest book visit rivetfuneralhome.com

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November 4, 2015

April & Joshua Bielawski posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2015

Grace Longo posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2015

Phil and Cindy Manning posted to the memorial.

April & Joshua Bielawski

November 4, 2015

We am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences. We are here if you need anything.
All our love,
April & Josh (Kaufman) Bielawski

Grace Longo

November 4, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Phil and Cindy Manning

November 4, 2015

Bill, Linda and family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in those around you giving you love and support. God Bless.

Maria Correia

November 3, 2015

Bill,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home

November 3, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Mark Michalski

November 3, 2015

Bill,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. I know that she will be missed.

Mark Michalski

CarolAnn

November 3, 2015

Bill and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Fritz Luft

November 3, 2015

To the Family of Wanda:

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear mother, a strong woman who lived an active and full life to the very end.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and her at this sad time.

November 2, 2015

Her white couch, vase collection, learning to drive, always a lady and looking lovely, saturdays in boston.. lots of Drummond Road memories, when life was not as complicated and all the Moms on the street were home. I will never forget my dearest frriend's Mom. Rest in Peace Mrs. Corkum. My love and prayers to your family.
Diane Hanlon Andersen and family

Mark Cockroft

November 2, 2015

Bill, I'm sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, my condolences during this time.

Denise Porter-Noel

November 2, 2015

Bill, when we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I extend my most sincere condolences to you, Linda and your families.

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