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Thomas Cordner Obituary

BRIGADI ER GENERA L (RET) THOMAS J. CORDNE R, JR Brigadier General (Ret) Thomas J. Cordner, Jr., 78, beloved husband of Carolynne (Burdick) Cordner, of Stuart , Florida and Westerly, Rl, passed away on December 8, 2010. Visiting hours were omitted. A graveside committal service with full Military Honors was held at 11am Monday, Dec. 13, in Elm Grove Cemetery, Rte. 27, Mystic, CT. A "Celebration of Life" reception followed at 12 noon in the Westerly Yacht Club, 1 Watch Hill Rd., Westerly, RI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Diabetes Foundation, 13 Sun flower Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652 or to the Heart Fund, c/o The American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. Arrangemen ts were handled by Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, RI. For online condolences, go to www.gaffney dolanfuneralh ome. Paid Obituary

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Published by TC Palm on Dec. 14, 2010.

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michele stogner

December 17, 2010

My Love and prayers go out to The Cordner Family. I never met your dad Kelly but know and love you. He had an amazing life and he had a great daughter.
Michele Stogner
Austin, Tx.

December 16, 2010

You are missed, Dad ... I feel a huge hole in my heart ...

December 16, 2010

The Cordner Family,
I was lucky to have servered with General Cordner in the 43rd MP Bde. He was a very kind and getle person but strong as well. He will be sadly missed.

SSG Charles Kubbe (RET)

Elizabeth Maynard-White

December 15, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the cordner family on the loss of your loved one. I never meet MR. Cordner but I know Bill and Cathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.

David Christina

December 14, 2010

"Though your loss is great, the love and memories left behind will live forever.

With deepest sympathy,

Dave Christina

Tim Danahey

December 14, 2010

Carolynne; A great guy and army officer. I appreciated the time working with him, chatting and learning. His opinion always valued and insights fun to hear. Always looked forward to seeing you two on my trips back and stopping by the club. He will be missed.

The Krenkes

December 14, 2010

For our neighbor Tom:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.......
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

And to Dear Carolynne:
It's been a rough time for both of you, but we are thankful Tom does not have to suffer anymore.
We are here for you: anything, anytime.
Love,
Jan and Richard

Scott Peavey

December 13, 2010

What a very sad day for everyone who knew "Uncle" Tom, most especially immediate family and relatives. I am very proud to say that "Uncle" Tom was chosen by my parents, to be one of my two Godfathers; how fortunate for me!!! As the years passed, (and as they do with everyone), families and relatives become busy and can drift apart. I am so happy that within the last couple of years I have been fortunate to have reconnected, seen, and visited "Uncle Tom" (and Aunt Carolynne), due our proximity to each other in Florida. Although we are all very sad for "Uncle" Tom's passing, what a blessed Celebration of Life today will be for a person who accomplished so much. Thoughts, Heart, and Prayers to "Aunt" Carolynne, Kelly, Linda, and Billy. Rest in Peace "Uncle Tom."

Thomas Bove

December 11, 2010

My sincere condolences to Carolynne and family. I worked with Tom at EB for several years in the 50s and 60s
I am extremely honored to have had his friendship and I pray that God grant eternal peace

Dan McGuire

December 11, 2010

Carolynne & Family: Extremely sorry for you loss. Tom and I went back many years from being 2nd Lieutenants in Mystic to serving together in the 208th Arty Gp. He will be sadly missed by me. Dan McGuire BG (CT) Ret.

December 11, 2010

Carolynne & Family: My heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Tom. May God carry you during this difficult time. In my thoughts & prayers...Loren

Grant Williams

December 11, 2010

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