Josephine Anne Corning
1931-2022
Josephine (Jidge) Corning (Gillmor) passed peacefully at the
Campobello Lodge Nursing Home, Welshpool, NB, on Friday January 14,
2022. She was born February 6, 1931 in Bonny River, daughter of the
late Arthur Stillman and Sarah Maude (Beach) Gillmor.
She is survived by two sons, Gene Corning of Elmsville, NB
and Ross (Karen) Corning of St. George, NB and daughter Louise
(Stanley) McGrattan of St. George, NB. Three grandsons, Paul Corning
(Jessica) of Seeleys Cove, NB, Josh Corning (Amanda) of Elmsville, NB
and John Quigley of St.George, NB. Two granddaughters, Tabatha Barker
(James) of St. George, NB and Ashley Corning (Kyle) of Pocologan,
NB. Several great grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Josephine was predeceased by brother Arthur Gillmor, sister
Catherine and daughter in-law Joan.
Josephine taught as a local school teacher for many years and
was widely known in the community. Beginning her career in a one room
school in Lepreau, she then moved to Elmsville and taught for several
years on Pleasant Ridge. She finished her teaching career retiring
from St. George Elementary School in 1996.
The family would like to thank the staff at Campobello Lodge
Nursing Home for their warmth, empathy, compassion, and outstanding
care.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home
(755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. In keeping with
Josephine’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A grave
side service will be held at the Second Falls Baptist Cemetery later
this year. In her memory, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of NB
or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the
family.
www.stgeorgefh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick