James H. Corbett
September 13, 1930 ~ March 12, 2023
DANVERS- James Henry Corbett, Jr., 92, passed away on March 12, 2023, in Hathorne Hill in Danvers. He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Nolan) Corbett.
Born in Winthrop on September 13, 1930, he was the son of the late James and Ellen (McManus) Corbett. James was raised and educated in Winthrop. He received his bachelor’s’ degree from Boston University. James had been employed as an engineer at American Optical for over 20 years. He was very active in the Danvers Drum Corp League.
He is survived by his six children, Theresa Sheets of Roseville, CA, James Corbett and his fiancé, Holly Dee of Kennebunk, ME, Patricia Arundel and her partner Nick Solimini of Salem, Judith Hancock and her husband William of Exeter, NH, Peggy Powers of Salem and Janice Corbett of Lynnfield, nine grandchildren, Marie Robicheau, Ryan Arundel, Heather Bennett, Patrick Robicheau, Rachel Arundel, Holly Estey, William Hancock, Joe Corbett and Emma Hancock and five great grandchildren, Ethan, Dory, Austin, Nolan and Elliot and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Eleanor Reddy and Richard Corbett.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9AM on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Friday, March 17, 2023, at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James’ name to The Association of Marian Helpers, 2 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge, MA, 01262 or https://marian.org/donation. Online direction and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com
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My deepest condolences. Sonny was a wonderful uncle (and my Godfather), easy to talk to, gave great advice, was kind and truly just the best. He will be missed. Home now with Lorraine. Much love, Cathy
You get in the car with Jim. First thing he says “We’re off like a turd of hurdles”. Always !
Sorry for your loss, Jim and family – from Jozef K.
So sorry to hear this sad news about my cousin Jim – a great guy with a keen sense of humor. He was very involved in our family history group that met periodically before Covid. He and I also worked on our family Ancestry program at his apartment in Danvers. I will miss his sharp wit. Please accept my sincere condolences. RIP cuz. Frank (Frankie) Corbett
It’s Cheryl Getty. The night nurse. When Jim could talk we us r d to sit and talk for almost an hour. At 5 am. I’m going to miss u so. Much. Love u Jim. May. GOD enjoy the company of a great man in u Blessings Now u are restored and have much to tell
Mr. Corbett I never had the pleasure of meeting you; but heard a lot about you from your daughter, Judi. She is a wonderful person, kind, and loving individual who I am sure she got a lot of her attributes from you. Judi, I am sending love and hugs during this painful time for you. Love Ya, Helen
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Our heartfelt condolences. Sonny was a great Uncle and an amazing person. We have very fond memories of the times we got to spend with him. We will miss him, but his memory will live on in our hearts. Love, Bill, Cyndi, and Emily
I’m sorry to hear of my cousin Jim’s passing and would like to extend my condolences to the family. I only met him briefly but we shared an interest in family history and we got together for a couple of mini reunions. He certainly had that Corbett sense of humor and we greatly enjoyed his company.
– Sincerely, Barry Corbett. Grafton B. Corbett was my Dad.
Sending sympathies and prayers to the Corbett Family. Sean & Elise Boland
RIP JIM,I enjoyed having you come in my shop for many years,
I miss him, he had a great talent of asking the right questions and then confirming your answers. Great man.
I miss him too.