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James O. Corbett, at the age of 79, Retired Arlington Firefighter of Sterling formerly of Arlington, died October 3 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 57 years to Edith (Riessle) "Betty" Corbett of Sterling. Father of Timothy & wife Judy of Sterling with whom he lived with, Shawn & wife Peggy of Lancaster, James of Stoneham, Niall & wife Debora of Avon, Darlene Alosso & husband Albert of Somerville & Sheila Cooke of Everett. Devoted Grandfather of 11 Grandchildren. Son of the late William & Elizabeth Corbett. Brother of Gerard & Donal of Arlington, Ruth Stewart of Conn., & the late William, George, Joseph, Charles, John, Francis, Kevin, Niall, Alice Mead, Kay Kessler & Mary Corbett. Brother-in law of Paul Riessle & his wife Susan of Tewksbury, Philip Riessle of Chelmsford, Wayne Riessle of NH & Margie Riessle of ME. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, his extended family Todd, Laurie, Erica & Derek Derderian, two foster daughters Toni & Julie. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON Tuesday morning at 9:00. Funeral mass at 10:00 in St. Agnes Church. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Monday 4:00 to 8:00pm. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made in Jim's memory to The Sterling Firefighter Ambulance Fund P.O.Box 515, Sterling, MA 01564 or Diversified Home Services Division of Hospice 25 Tucker Dr., Leominster, MA 01543. A Special Thank you to Diversified Hospice for all your support. Mr. Corbett lived in Arlington for 69 years before moving to Sterling, attended Arlington Schools, WWII Army Veteran, member of Knights of Columbus Council #109, American Legion Post #39. He enjoyed being part of The Arlington Muster Team, painting and telling long winded stories. He loved to be with his family and will be missed dearly by all who knew him, especially his dear friends Ed Chase & Dave Ward.



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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 5, 2008.

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DONALD NIGRO

October 9, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BETTY CORBETT & FAMILYCAROLE & DON NIGRO

Donna (McEwen) Dufault

October 8, 2008

to Betty, Sheila and the family. I was so sorry to hear about jim's passing. There are very few people I can say Ive known my entire life and your family is one of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time.

judy (boudreau) palazzo

October 8, 2008

to niall & sheila and the rest of the corbett family,
so sorry to hear of your loss. i enjoyed all the summers heading down to the cape and to sterling during the high school years, such fond memories. your dad was always a great man. he will be missed.

sara robinson

October 7, 2008

I love him alot he is the best .I liked to sit at the pinic table with him.I will remember you uncle jim.I will look at the sky and remember him.

i love you sara

Louie Nigro

October 7, 2008

sorry to hear of jims passing my condelences go out his family who were my old neighbors from arlington mass jim was a good man he will be missed .

Sue Kingsley

October 7, 2008

To Jenn and the Riessle family - Thinking of you all during this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Love, Sue Kingsley

Paul Chiereghio

October 6, 2008

Dear Nial,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Sincerely, Paul and family

Theresa

October 6, 2008

Niall, Deb, Niall & Dan
I am so sorry you lost your Dad/Grandad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs
Theresa & John

Sammi Corbett

October 6, 2008

Auntie Betty and Family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sammi Corbett & Lynne

Karen & Ralphy DeLong

October 6, 2008

Auntie Betty (aka ABC)
We were sad when the call came in that we lost Uncle Jimmy. I was glad to make it to the Lake House over the summer to chit chat a little with Uncle Jim, small things like the Lowell Spinners and Jenn and I working together, it really brought a smile to his face and mine. I'm sure if we listen real careful we will still here his stories being told at the picnic table.
Ralphy & I are thinking of all of you. Take care we love you!

Evi DeChambeau

October 6, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim will live on through his wonderful family...you'll make him proud, I know it. Love you Niall, Deb, Dan and Niall.

Brenda Turri

October 6, 2008

Auntie Betty & Family,
Uncle Jim will be missed. Ashley always enjoyed sitting at the picnic table w/ him at the lake. Thinking of you!
Brenda, David & Ashley Turri

Wayne & Jan

October 6, 2008

Dear Betty and family,

Saddened to hear of your loss.

Jim is a kind and sincere man who was loved by many.

Know that the body is here for a short time, but the Spirit remains forever and this Spirit will lead you to new and joyess times.

Love to all... God Bless...

Ken W. Mead

October 6, 2008

Dear Aunt Betty & Family;
Very sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing.I enjoyed his humor at the weekly Corbett Sunday 'diners' and when I was bat boy for the DAV team.He was one of my Mother's (Alice) favorite brothers.He'll always be in my prayers.
Love To All,Ken

Susan Yuknis

October 6, 2008

Dear Auntie Betty and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Uncle's passing. He is at peace with our Lord and sitting having coffee with Tip, John and Bette Aug! My prayers are with your family at this time.
love
Sue (Corbett) Yuknis & Family

Jennifer & Joe O'Brien

October 6, 2008

Uncle Jim you will be missed very much! He had so much wisdom and could tell a great story through his life experiences. One of the last things we talked about is life and how not to put so much worry into everything he said try to enjoy it for what you have along with family and friends who surround you... this meant a lot to me! I love you Uncle Jim!!! ABC, Joe and I are thinking of you and sending you lots of love, kisses and hugs!!! Also to all the family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stacey Martin

October 5, 2008

Dear Auntie Betty and family,

We will all miss Uncle Jim, he always brought a smile to our faces. Plenty of good memories come to mind when I hear his name.
Love to all,
Stacey, Chris,
Tyler & Devinn

Karen (Corbett) Gary & Trish Sloper

October 5, 2008

Dear Aunt Betty & Family,
It is so sad to lose another of our many uncles.I always feel a part of who I am has been lost too. But now Uncle Jim is with the rest of the brothers & they can continue that never ending discussion of politics & religion.

joel corbett

October 5, 2008

So sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Deborah Voutselas

October 5, 2008

Dear Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My condolences and sympathy. Uncle Jim was a wonderfully, happy "guy." Most of all, I loved and enjoyed his war stories and his appreciation of history-I could listen for hours. He was a welcoming man who gave joy not only to me, but many others. I will miss him and love him always.
Love,
Deborah Corbett-Voutselas

Paul and Susan Riessle

October 5, 2008

Jim (or as our children called him "Uncle Jimmy") we will miss him very much as will his family - we had him a lot longer than what the doctors every suspected him to live. We will miss his stories, his smile and the love of his "family" as that meant the most to him - we will be there for Betty and her family - so don't you "worry" Jim - we will take care of them thru this hard time - we know you are sitting at a "picnic table" in heaven just waiting to tell a story" - love to all the Corbett Clan!
Susan and Paul Riessle

Helen Corbett

October 5, 2008

Very sorry for your loss, he will be missed.

Love to all the family.

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