
| CORKUM, Nellie Kathleen - "Ageless" Loved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2003, with her family and pets by her side. Born in West Berlin, Queens Co., she was a daughter of the late Merrill and Nora (Darrow) Colp. Nellie moved to Hubbards in 1949 where she and her husband Donald operated Corkum's General Store until 1969. She entered real estate in 1971 and went on to achieve top awards for her hard work and dedication in the industry. An active and devoted member of St. Luke's Anglican Church and choir, she was instrumental in raising funds over the years to help support many projects such as the new church pews and the development of Bishop's Park. She was also an active member of the Hubbards Heritage Society, where her stage presence will forever be remembered. She is survived by son, Eugene Wayne (Lynne), Ottawa; daughters, Charlene (Bruce) Davis, Kandace (Claude) Laurendeau, both of Hubbards; grandchildren, Kevin Corkum, Vancouver; Tim Corkum, Toronto; Colin Corkum, Ottawa; Gayle Shanks, Blandford; Justyne Higgins, Hubbards; Michael Davis, Hubbards; Nicholas Davis, Vancouver; four great-grandchildren; brother, Noble (Doris) Colp, Timberlea. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; daughter, Thelma; sister, Mossie; brother, Merrill. Nellie enjoyed life to the fullest with family and friends. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 21, in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's Anglican Church. www.rawalker.ca |
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