CORKUM – Edison Raymond, 93, of Milton, Queens County, formerly of Pleasantfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on February 15, 2016.
Born in Milton, he was a son of the late Raymond and Sadie (Townsend) Corkum.
Edison was a veteran of World War II serving with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Royal Edmonton Regiment in France, Italy, Belgium, Holland and Africa. Following the war, he returned to Harmony and worked for a time in a sawmill. He moved to Toronto and worked for CNR for fourteen years. In 1964, he returned to Nova Scotia and worked for Nova Scotia Power before being employed with Parks Canada where he helped open Kedji Park. He joined the Commissionaires in 1966 and retired in 1972. He enjoyed reading and woodworking, making picnic tables and lawn furniture in his spare time.
He is survived by his daughters Ann (Terry) Selig of Pleasantfield; Linda (Bruce) DeLong of Kempt. Grandchildren Raymond Woodworth of Milton, Dan Delong of St. John’s NL; Matt (Leanne) DeLong of Barrington; great grandchildren Kaitlin, Logan and Shayleen. Sisters Leona Cameron of Fredericton, NB; Stella Senior of Belleville, ON; brothers Bill (Sylvia) of Wileville; Harvey (Shirley) of Halifax; Lawrence (Alice) of Orillia, ON; Charles (Sylvia) of Ajax, ON; Stanley of Barrie, ON.
He was predeceased by his wife Audrey; great grandson Hayden Woodworth; sister Dorothy Bateman and brothers Robert, Russell and Wilson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in Harmony Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Frank&Janet Merry-Smith
Sorry for the loss of your Beloved Father. Our deepest sympathy to All the Family. Hugs
Belinda Wentzell Delong
To Linda and Bruce,sorry to hear of your dads passing,my thoughts and prayers are with….May your dad be RIP now.
Tim McDonald
Always enjoyed Mr and Mrs Corkum when they came into our store in Liverpool. A wonderful couple who was always seen walking arm in arm…he is now with Audrey. My condolences to the Corkum family.
Donna Yorke
sorry to hear of your loss our deepest sympathy to you and the family <3
Genna Carey
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Raymond & Elaine Kempton
Sincere sympathy to Linda, Anne & families at this sad time.
Barbara (Welsh)Wilkins
So sorry to read of your loss.I remember he and Dad spending time together in East La Have.Fond memories of all of you..
Anne Kempton
To Linda, Bruce, Ann and Terry,
It is at times like this words are hard to express the sympathy and heartfelt condolences I feel for you in the loss of your Dad. May God comfort you in this time of loss and sorry.
Anne Kempton
Kingston, NS
John Leefe
Nancy and I were sorry to learn of Edison’s passing. He was justifiably proud of his wartime service with the “West Novas” and the “Loyal Eddies”. Both witnessed hard fighting in Sicily, Italy and Northwest Europe and Edison was in the thick of it. As Honorary Colonel of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, I particularly wish to honour this soldier volunteer. “In the evening and at the going down of the sun, we will remember them”.
John Leefe
Duncan &Sandra MacInnis
Our thoughts are with both Linda and Anne and their families at this sad time.
Delbert & Mary Weare
To Anne, Linda and families, We were so sorry to hear of your father’s passing so close to that of your mother’s. We send you folks all of our sympathy, Del & Mary.
David Whynott of mersey point
I am so sorry to hear of Edsons passing.Edson and Audrey were two of the nicest people you could ever meet.they spent many hours in my office talking and always came to see me when in town.They always appreciated everything you did to help them or give advice.my deepest condolences to Ann and all of their family.
Carl Demmons
To Linda and Ann, to sister Leona, and all the families:
So sorry to hear of Edison’s death. I’m sure he will be greatly missed, both by family, but by all his many friends.
My sympathy to all,
Carl Demmons
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Edison Corkum, I extend my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in the knowledge that his was a life well lived.
With sincerest sympathy
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Wanda Horton
Anne
I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing away .
Sincerely
Wanda J Horton
Robert and Sandra Carver
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Jared Corkum
I am sorry for your loss of Eddison Corkum. U have the same last name and mabe related. Anyway hope everyone is well.