Corkery, Marlene A.

Marlene A. Corkery (MacPherson), “one hell of a wife and mother,” age 78, of Canton, passed away at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Weymouth, she was raised in Holbrook and graduated from Holbrook High School and has lived in Canton for the last 55 years. She was an avid gardener and taught all of her children and grandchildren to appreciate gardening. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren and summering in Cromesett Island in Wareham. She also enjoyed water aerobics at the Pappas Rehab Hospital for Children in Canton with her friends.

According to her husband of 61 years, she was a gift from the Virgin Mary, 60-plus years ago. He said she was an A+ mom, his best friend, mistress and soul mate.

Beloved wife for 61 years of Robert J. Corkery. Mother of Marianne Hart of Dedham, Michael Corkery of Stoughton, Daniel Corkery of Norton, Karen Tavares of Taunton, Christopher Corkery of Foxboro, Patrick Corkery of Canton, Nicholas Corkery of Canton, and the late Robert Corkery. Sister of Jeannie Morrell of Bellingham. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral mass in St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Shriner’s Hospital, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. For guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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