Richard F. Corkum, B.Sc., FCPA, FCGA
1961-2019
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside, on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 of Richard Franklin Corkum, B.Sc., FCPA, FCGA of Summerside, aged 58 years. Born in Lunenburg, N.S. on March 28, 1961, he was the son of the late Wallace and Ruby (Rhodenizer) Corkum. Cherished husband of Wendy (Simmons) Corkum. Brother of Roderick (Mylinda) Corkum, Timberlea, NS, Blair Corkum (Sharlene Clark-Corkum), Charlottetown and Anthony Corkum, Middle LaHave, NS and his friend Cathy Creaser, Feltzen South, N.S.
Brother-in-law of Wayne (Natalie) Simmons, Charlottetown. Uncle of Brent (Emilynn), Colin, Andrew and Devon Simmons.
Predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Kenneth and Pauline (Moase) Simmons. Richard was a special godfather and father figure to many.
Resting at the Davison Funeral Home in Kensington for visitation on Saturday, May 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Sunday, May 12 at Trinity United Church Summerside at 2 p.m. Interment in People’s Cemetery Kensington. If so desired, contributions may be made to Trinity United Church or the Kensington People’s Cemetery Fund.
The funeral will be available to view online after 5 p.m. the day of the service by following the link to video of funeral on the left side of the page.