Obituary of Joseph Eugene Corbin

CORBIN, Joseph Eugene (Gene) - formerly of Radville, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2005 at Moose Jaw Union Hospital. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Juliette (Fradette) (1976), grandson Matthew Sanderson (2001), great-granddaughter Rene, Marie Markewich (1998), parents Alexander and Rose Corbin, siblings Nancy, Mary, Yvonne, Rose, John, Alex and Margaret. Dad is survived by his children Ron (Elaine), Travis and Jessica, Vanessa (fianc Jamie McNaughton), Kevin; Louise (Mark) Corbin-Schneider, Jennifer; Janet (Rick) Watson, Cari (Les) Markewich and their children Andrew and Lauren, Ryan, Greg, Megan; Karen (Gerry) Gaucher, Jarod, Melissa; Tim (Sandra), Krista (Ernie) Ratcliff, Joel, Chelsea; Mark (Bev), Kaitlin; Pat (Heather), Christopher, Nicole; one sister Julie Tatarliov. Dad was born on the family homestead near Ceylon. He later moved on to Radville and married the love of his life, Juliette Fradette, October 18, 1950 in the first double ring ceremony at Holy Family Parish Church in Radville. Together they raised seven children. Dad was a dedicated family man. Family meant everything to him. He worked hard all his life to provide for them. Dad was a farmer who loved the land, a construction worker, an orderly, and later owner/operator of Corbin Trenching; he was always on call 24/7/365. Dad was a life honorary 4th Degree Knight, and served his community as councillor for the RM of Laurier, trustee for St. Olivier School, and board member for the Radville Credit Union. Dad enjoyed traveling with family to places like Palm Springs, Hawaii, Las Vegas and the Caribbean. Dad retired to the "Ponderosa by Long Creek outside of Radville, the acreage of his dreams, complete with orchard, horses and bountiful garden that he shared with his family and friends. For health reasons he relocated to Mark and Louises farm at Southey. He was well received by the community and appreciated the kindness and support shown to him. In December 2003, Dad moved to Oxford Place in Moose Jaw where he was able to continue nurturing a small garden on the balcony. This was only one example of the warmth and hospitality shown him by the staff who treated him like family. Dads strength came from his deep faith and relationship with God. He shared this gift with all those around him. A celebration of Dads life will be held at Holy Family R. C. Church in Radville, beginning with Prayers on Thursday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass on Friday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Gerry Bauche will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina S4T 1A5. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to the staff of Moose Jaw Union Hospital, 1st floor, for their compassionate care and support of Dad and our family. An on-line book of condolence may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com