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EDWARD CORNISH Obituary
EDWARD CORNISH
Founder, World Future Society and its magazine, The Futurist, died August 14, 2019. He was 91 and had Alzheimer's. The World Future Society is an international organization dedicated to the study of trends, forecasts, and ideas about the future. "We can do nothing to change the past, but we have enormous power to shape the future. Once we grasp that essential insight, we recognize our responsibility and capability for realizing our dreams of tomorrow and avoiding our nightmares."-Edward Cornish.He is survived by sons, Tony (Wendy), and Jeff (Jill); and grandchildren, Marty, Preston, Katie, and Edward. Memorial service September 21, 11 a.m., Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethesda, MD. His son, Blake, died August 24, 2019.Remembrances: https://bit.ly/2NpJfyJ
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Scott Foote
September 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss, but what a great life. I enjoyed all my time at the WFS.
Scott
N. S.
August 25, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family of Edward Cornish. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19
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