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Dennis Corey Obituary
Oxford - Dennis "Butch" M. Corey Sr., 80, of Sutton Avenue, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, in his home after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debra A. (Shultz) Corey of Oxford; five children, Roxanne M. Corey of Oxford, Dennis M. Corey Jr. of Charlton, Daniel M. Corey and his wife Amy of Oxford, David M. Corey and his wife Ozzette of Oxford, and Timothy C. Corey of Oxford; his loving in-laws; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his sister Patricia M. Tetreault. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Clarence Corey and Fernande "Susan" Charlot (Migneault) Olsen, and lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford in 1969. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Corey owned and operated 5D Corey Construction in Oxford for over 30 years. Later, he was a project manager for LaMountain Brothers in Oxford for 13 years. He was a police officer on the Oxford Police Department in the early 1970's. Butch loved the fishing derby at the family camp in Maine, splitting wood, watching boxing matches, and playing slot machines and roulette at the casino. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his wife and family.
Services will be private. Burial will be private at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to V.N.A. Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.
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Becky Sgariglia
October 22, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Don Elbag
October 17, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Corey family. He used to call me his cousin because of our like heritages.
My cousin you will be missed.
Rest in peace.
Peter C Hastings
October 17, 2020
I'm sorry for loss your loss the Corey Family. I never met your Dad but I can only imagine what a wonderful person he was because all of you are uplifting and respectful to any body you come in contact with especially Roxanne so bubbly and happy, I look forward to seeing her when ever I'm able to just wish it was more often!! she makes my day. you will be in my prayers and thoughts every day so sorry again for the loss of your father. XOXOXO
Linda Pytko
October 16, 2020
Debby and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I remember you and Dennis very well. So sad for your loss.
Joe Depasquale
October 15, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Debbie, and the Corey boys. Danny, David, Dennis. And the entire family. Wanda and I are so very sorry for the passing of butch. He was a very nice person and I know how proud he was of his family. Hold all those wonderful memories you all shared though the years close to your heart, and know that he will never be forgotten. Again we are so sorry!! May the lord Jesus bless you all during this sad and difficult time. Rest In Peace butch..
Joe & Wanda DePasquale
Ronald Benoit
October 15, 2020
To the Corey family, my sincere heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and I truly hope the memories you have of Butch will help you through this difficult time. He was a true gentleman and a class act. May he rest in peace.
Pat
October 15, 2020
OH Butch I am in shock off your passing. I rember baby sitting for you. you were like a big brother to me always there when I needed you you surely will be missed by me. always new when we lived on wall st in in Worcester always working on your car you lived on first floor I on second. always think of you Love Pat. bye to my big brother as I used to call you.
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