Whitney Pier, NS
July 19, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle, Thomas ‘Tom’ A. Corbett of Whitney Pier on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 81.
Tom is survived by his partner in crime of 61 years, Ronelda; children, Karen (Johnny), and Troy (Lesley); grandchildren, Ambyr (TJ), John, Kaitlyn (Tim), Brittany, Breanna, Thomas, Troy and chosen granddaughter Davinder (Prince); great-grandchildren, Harper, Gavin, Thomas, Ryleigh, Parker, Layne, Liam, Kylie, and another on the way; siblings, John (Gloria), Bill (Martina), Tony (Janet), Gary (Vickie), Terrance, Brenda (Clive), Mary, Alma, Delores, Janice, Gloria, and Judy (Wayne); as well as brothers-in-law, Gordie (Helen), John (Valerie), and sister in-law, Mae (Deak).
Tom was predeceased by his son, Thomas Corbett; parents, Alma, and Pius Corbett; in-laws, John, and Theresa MacPherson; sister, Patricia Hawco; brothers, Pius Corbett, and Robert Corbett; brothers-in-law, Timmy MacPherson, Mort Kelley, and Eric Palmer; nephews, Bick Corbett and Tommy Hawco, and his niece, Kim Lawrence.
A welder by trade, Tom worked 30 years at the Sydney Steel Plant. Tom enjoyed shooting pool, fishing and spending time at his favourite place, Lake Ainslie. In the summertime you could find Tom listening to his favorite music and drinking a beer by the fire at the lake. The main joy in Tom’s life were his grandchildren and his great grandchildren who referred to him as ‘Old Papa’.
From the time he fell ill, Tom was surrounded by his loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. A special thank you to his sister, Janice Corbett or as Tom would refer to her as ‘Squeak’ for being by his side every day. Thank you to the Palliative Care and 4C staff at C.B.R.H. for their amazing compassion and care.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Tom will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Friday, July 26, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Father Paul Murphy officiating, a light lunch will be served following the service.
In memory of Tom, donations may be made to Palliative Care at C.B.R.H.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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