Jack F. Corse, Sr.Cambridge - Jack Francis Corse, Sr., 86 passed away peacefully at Copley Manor in Morrisville, VT on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was born in Cambridge, VT on October 4, 1923 son of the late Charles and Alice (Howard) Corse. Jack was a very proud member of the U. S. Navy having served on the Battleship USS Texas in the Atlantic and Pacific theatres during WWII. In 1947 he took advantage of the GI Bill and purchased a fuel truck and launched his own business “Jack Corse”. In 1950 he married Jane Ketcham and the two worked and expanded the fuel business until they both retired in 1986. During his working years, he was an active member in the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association and the New England Fuel Institute. Jack was a past State Director of National Skeet Shooting Association as well as a founding and life member of the Underhill Rod and Gun Club. In 1956 he, along with other local businessmen, pooled their resources and formed Smugglers Notch Skiways which is now known as Smugglers Notch Resort. Jack was also a proud member of the Eagles, VFW and the American Legion. His family would like to extend their gratitude to the very special and caring staff at Copley Manor and Copley Hospital as well as Dr. Kate Marvin. In addition, the family is grateful to Jack’s special friends Mary Skog, Patty Wells and Muriel Shipman who enjoyed countless hours with Jack fishing, road hunting or just taking in the Vermont scenery. Jack’s easy smile and kind heart will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by:
His son Jack F. Corse, Jr. and wife Cary of Cambridge; His brother Dean Corse and wife Marietta of Hyde Park; His three sisters: Barbara Hill of Johnson; Eunice Barry of Jeffersonville; Ruth Paulin of Morrisville; His brother-in-law Glendon Pells of Jeffersonville; His sister-in-law Barbara Howard of FL; His two grandchildren: Griffin Corse; Mallory Corse; Several nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by: His wife of 53 years Jane Corse; Two sons: John Corse; Jerry Corse; A sister Colleen Pells and half-brother Alan Howard.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday March 28, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Smugglers Notch Inn at 55 Church Street, Jeffersonville, VT with a sharing of memories beginning at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the family lot in Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge. Memorial contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the Underhill Rod and Gun Club, Attn: Dean King, 36 Lamoille Terrace, Milton, VT 05468. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your online condolences and memories by visiting
www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.
