Chester C. Corson Sr. Obituary (1938 - 2012)

Chester C. Corson, Sr., 73, passed away on July 3, 2012 at his home. He was born September 23, 1938 in Skowehgan the son of Irene A. (York) and Elmer S. Corson. Chester attended Skowhegan schools and worked for many years on a cutting crew with Lucas Tree Company. Chester married Dorothy Murray on August 12, 1961 in Skowhegan. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Chester enjoyed working out in his wood shop and making wooden animals. He liked snowmobiling and four-wheeling and he loved his snap potatoes every day. Chester is survived by his wife of 50 years Dorothy “Dot” Corson; sons, Chester C. Corson, Jr. of Orono and Kenneth Corson and his wife Christine of Norridgewock; step-sons, Dennis Murray and Lee Merrill and his wife Margerita of all of Maryland; siblings, Laura Chapman of Skowhegan, Jane Towle of Skowhegan, Paulette Steward of Skowhegan, Patricia Frappier of Skowhegan, Alice Berry and her husband Raymond of Skowhegan, Linda Dwyer of Skowhegan and Elmer Corson and his wife Jeanne of Madison; three grandchildren, Ashley, Kailynn and Angeles; many nieces and nephews; and special friends Brad and Lynn. Chester was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Minnie Peterson, Beverly Berry, Rodney Corson, Shirley Corson and Kenneth Corson. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at East Skowhegan Cemetery, Oak Pond Road, Skowhegan with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.