Obituary for
Fern Gertrude Corkery (Cosby)
CORKERY, Fern Gertrude (nee Cosby)-
Passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Burlington on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the age of 96 ½. Beloved wife of the late Maurice for 72 years. Loving mother of Maurice Timothy and wife Lizbeth, Brian Joseph and wife Kim and predeceased by Patricia Ann Smith (survived by Peter Smith). Cherished Grandma of Chris, Randy, Sandy, Kevin, Chris (Laura), Jenn (Sean Meleschuk), Meg (Mike Forrester), Tara (Matt McMillan), Mike (Kaylee Birkett) and Tim (Lauren Gottlieb). Adored Great-Grandma of Troy, Shannon, Casey, Tara, Mackenzie, Madison, Connor, Nora, Lucy, Max, Chase, Isla and Logan. Special Great-Great-Grandma of Quinn and Clara. Fern will be deeply missed by family and friends, especially Ted, Betty, Jim, Doris, Bob and Doreen. A family service will be held at a later date. A heartfelt thanks to the Sunrise Community for making Mom a part of their family for 5 years. She was truly loved and cared for.
To quote Mom, “It’s been a good life.”