GERALD POWERS CORCORAN M.D.

CORCORAN, M.D., Gerald Powers Age 85, of Needham, MA, died suddenly, December 1, 2025. A devoted husband, father and grandparent, Dr. Corcoran was born December 20, 1939, in Boston, to Mary P. and Henry J. Corcoran, Sr., who predeceased him; as did his elder siblings, Henry J. Corcoran, Jr. and Janet O'Neil. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Firth Corcoran; sons, Gregory and his spouse, Ann S. Corcoran, Douglas and Keith; his daughter, Cristine Corcoran More and her spouse, Kevin More; and six grandchildren, Andrew More, Julianna More, Sean Corcoran, Mary Corcoran, Colm Corcoran and Liam Corcoran. He treasured his family and grandchildren and took immense joy in their accomplishments. A graduate of Boston College and the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dr. Corcoran served eight years in the U.S. Navy, during which he received a commendation for his groundbreaking work in family medicine from the U.S. Surgeon General. After his service, he founded Needham Family Practice Associates, caring for patients for the next 54 years until his death. He lectured widely on medical ethics and held academic appointments at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine. Dedicated to Catholic education, he volunteered as physician for St. Joseph School in Needham for 50 years. Dr. Corcoran was active in the Massachusetts Medical Society, the Guild of St. Luke in Boston, which he restarted at the request of Bernard Cardinal Law and served as president for a decade and the Catholic Medical Association, serving in several leadership roles. He was a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Visitation will be held at George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Avenue, in NEEDHAM, on December 8, from 4–7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on December 9, at St. Joseph Church in Needham. Interment is private. Memorial donations may be made to the Guild of St. Luke Medical Student Fund, 26 Houston Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. Please refer to the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes website for a complete obituary, www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687