Harvey Corporon

RICHIBUCTO, NB – Harvey Corporon, age 87, of Richibucto passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste-Anne-de-Kent on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Born in Wedgeport, NS, he was a son of the late Bernard Corporon and late Monique (Doucette) Corporon. Harvey left Wedgeport, Nova Scotia to go to Toronto where he met Cecile whom he later married and raised a family with. He found work at the Canadian National Railway from 1952 to 1984 working his way up to management. After retiring he enrolled at Ryerson College where he took a trades course and started his own business in carpentry. He did a lot of work for the disabled. He enjoyed woodworking, electronics, learning about space and loved spending time with his family.

Harvey will be sadly missed by his three sons, Kerry (Cindy) of Gilford, ON, Kevin (Carol) of Newmarket, ON, Allan (Leslie) of Alcona, ON; sibling, Sylvester Corporon; three grandchildren, Mark, Jessica, Evan and two great grandchildren, Kai and Kaleb.

Besides his parents, Harvey was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years Cecile (Daigle) Corporon; five brothers, Francis, George, Arneau, Ferd, Raymond and four sisters, Patronille, Jacqueline, Catherine and infant Alice.

Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto on Friday beginning at noon until time of the service.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm, Thompson’s Funeral Home Chapel, Richibucto.  Donations in Harvey’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimers Society (www.thompsonsfunerahome.com) Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).