CORKUM: Vincent H., 65, of Danesville, Queens County, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8th, 2014, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS
Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Errald and Shirley Corkum.
Vincent was a truck driver all his life, last working for G. E. All Trucking. He was a country music lover and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years. He also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and was known as “good with wood” by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Louise (Weagle); his daughter Nancy (Meikal) of Wileville, his son Vincent Jr. (Pam) and step grandson Alex, of Lunenburg, his brother Gordon “Bubby” of Lunenburg.
Vincent was predeceased by his sisters Muriel, Marion and Shirley.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Vincent’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers, donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Virgie&Brad Robinson
January 8, 2014 at 6:23 pmLouise,Nancy&Jr,
Very shocked and saddened by the news of Vinny’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time.
brenda lawrence
January 8, 2014 at 6:53 pmTO VINCENT’S FAMILY . SORRY TO ABOUT VINCENT . I LOVED HAVING A YARN WITH HIM WHEN HE WAS A PATIENT AT QUEENS GENERAL . HE WAS A GREAT GUY . SINCERE SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY . BRENDA LAWRENCE OUT PATIENT’S QGH .
Brenda Plummer
January 8, 2014 at 7:38 pmLouise, Nancy and Junior
We are all sadden to hear of Vincent’s passing . He was a great guy and a super neighbour. He was always willing to help David and the boys whenever they needed it. RIP Vincent
Brenda, David , Matthew , Justin and Nick
Alethia
January 8, 2014 at 9:50 pmWe send our deepest sympathy to Louise and the family on hearing the sad news of Vincent passing away.It was a shock although I new he was sick..I’ll miss the many talks we had on the phone and visits, with lots of talk about the good old days. Plus all the great e-mails with the country music. He’ll be greatly missed by family and friends. Our Paryers are with you all .. Alethia ,Tony & Sherry , and Tim Keating
Elva and Newton Blakeney
January 9, 2014 at 7:30 amwe know nothing we say now will make it any easier for you or your family. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Sterling Belliveau
January 9, 2014 at 8:45 amTo the family of the late Vincent Corkum,
I extend my sincere sympathy and condolences on your loss. You family is in my thoughts and prayers,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Trina Schnare
January 9, 2014 at 5:47 pmTo Louise, Nancy & Jr:
I’m sorry to hear of Vincent’s passing. He was truly a wonderful man. I will always remember the good conversations we used to have and how he would have me in stitches laughing every time he came to the store where I worked. Vincent will be missed very much. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. xoxo
Kerry & Sandra Patterson
January 9, 2014 at 6:04 pmWe wish to extend or deepest sympathy to Vince’s Family It was a privillage to share online conversations with Vince along with some good natured needleing. He will be very much missed. We wish the very best for the future for his family and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmest Regards,
Kerry & Sandra Patterson
Scituate, Rhode Island
USA
tammy corkum
January 10, 2014 at 11:12 amim so sorry for the loss of vincent louise he was a good father in law,
i will miss him and vincent jr and nancy,
Betty Lou Wamboldt
January 10, 2014 at 11:46 amSo sorry to hear of Vincent passing, greatest sympathy to your family.
RoseMary ( Fralic ) Decker
January 12, 2014 at 5:26 pmTo the Corkum family;
My sincere sympathy to Vincent’s family. I went to school in Beach Meadows and lived not to far from his home. I haven’t seen Vincent in awhile but knew him growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this difficult time.
RoseMary ( Fralic ) Decker, Brooklyn NS .