Whitney Pier
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.
Online Condolences
IAM SOSORRY FOR YOUR LOSS<RIP TOM
From: Beverly A Joseph
Deepest condolences to Troy and all of Tommy’s family and friends!
From: Brian MacIntyre
Deepest sympathy to Karen and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you all the best.
From: Virginia MacQuarrie
Deapest sympathy to you all.
God Bless
From: Mary Brewster
Very sorry for your loss.
Larry and Sandra Hrynick
Ronelda, Karen and family I am very sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ronelfa and family so sorry for your loss.Your in my thoughts and prayers l
So sorry for you’re loss.
Sorry for your Loss , My condolences to Family and Friends. RIP
Heartfelt condolences to Ronelda and family. Rest in Peace Tom.
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cliff and Renie Surette
Sorry for your Loss , My condolences to Family and Friends. RIP
Deepest sympathy to Ronelda and family.
Rest in Peace Tom.
Also Hugs to the Corbett Family.🙏♥️
So sorry for your loss.Our sincere condolences to Ronelda and family.Will keep you all on our thoughts and prayers. 💔 John
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Rosie
Ronelda, Karen, Troy and grandchildren, my deepest sympathy for your loss. May Tom fly with the angels! My condolences to the Corbett family also.
Ronalda Karen, Troy and families, as well as sisters and brothers, so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Tom and Harry worked together and we spent many weekends with him and Ronalda. I will never forget his kindness and humor. RIP Tom. Hugs Ronalda.😥
To; Karen, Johnny, Ambyr, John Kaitlyn and The Corbett Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories help you through this difficult time. God Bless.
Deepest sympathy to Ronelda and family.
Rest in Peace Tom.
A great man he loved his family
Our condolences to the family and all the memories you had will heal in time. God Bless.
Ronelda, I’m so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. You and your family will be in my prayers
So sorry to hear this about Uncle Tom. My condolences to aunt Ronelda and the entire Corbett family. RIP.
My sincere condolences to all of the Corbett family n friends ..
Dear Karen please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved Dad
So very sorry for your loss Ronald’s and families my deepest condolences to you all
My deepest sympathies to all the families of Mr . Corbett. May he rest in peace.🙏🏽⛪️
Renalda, so sorry to hear about the passing of your lifetime partner Tom. May you hold all the memories you both shared close to your heart. To all the Corbett family I send my sincere condolences. May Tom RIP. xo
Karen & Chris Crocker
Troy and family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
Deepest sympathy all family💕 & friends.❤️
Doddy & Bobby
Troy and family, so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you all.
Sympathy to Ronalda and family
My sincere condolences to all the Corbett Family
Germaine and Kenny McLeod
My deepest condolences to all the family
Ronelda, Karen,Troy & Family
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Husband & Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . RIP Tom you will be missed
My thoughts are with you all. Tom was a great guy.
My condolences to the family and loved ones of Tom. May your precious memories help you through this time of grief. Think of him often and share those memories with others around you.
Ronelda, my deepest condolences on the passing of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Millie Currie
My sincere condolences to the Corbett Family
Sorry for your loss Condolences to the Family.
My heart felt condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Condolences to the Corbett family on Tom’s passing. may he rest in peace.