PITTSFORD - Raymond B. Corliss, 89, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at his home in Pittsford.
He was born on December 15, 1921, in North Montpelier, Vt., the son of Burton and Esther (Lane) Corliss.
Ray was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1941. He was employed as a machinist in Hartford, Conn., and a miner in Strafford, Vt., before serving his country with the U.S. Army during WWII.
Upon his discharge from the service, he served as a Vermont state trooper from 1947 until 1954, before becoming employed as a truck driver for Carris Reels for 25 years and owning and operating his own truck for many years. After retiring in 1990, he operated a limo service.
Ray married Shirley McPhee on October 26, 1946, who predeceased him on May 14, 2011.
He is survived by a son, Dean Corliss and his wife Laurie of Hooksett, N.H.; two daughters, Meredith Corliss of Pittsford, Vt., and Lynne Miro and her husband Ray of Shaftsbury; a daughter-in-law, Linda Corliss of Pittsford; a brother, Ronald Corliss of Barre; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Frederick "Ric" Corliss, and a grandson, Erron Russell.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford, where there will be a time to share memories for anyone who wishes at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ray's memory may be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763; or a favorite charity of one's choice.
Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.barnardfuneralhome.com.
Published in Rutland Herald from August 9 to August 11, 2011
He was born on December 15, 1921, in North Montpelier, Vt., the son of Burton and Esther (Lane) Corliss.
Ray was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1941. He was employed as a machinist in Hartford, Conn., and a miner in Strafford, Vt., before serving his country with the U.S. Army during WWII.
Upon his discharge from the service, he served as a Vermont state trooper from 1947 until 1954, before becoming employed as a truck driver for Carris Reels for 25 years and owning and operating his own truck for many years. After retiring in 1990, he operated a limo service.
Ray married Shirley McPhee on October 26, 1946, who predeceased him on May 14, 2011.
He is survived by a son, Dean Corliss and his wife Laurie of Hooksett, N.H.; two daughters, Meredith Corliss of Pittsford, Vt., and Lynne Miro and her husband Ray of Shaftsbury; a daughter-in-law, Linda Corliss of Pittsford; a brother, Ronald Corliss of Barre; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Frederick "Ric" Corliss, and a grandson, Erron Russell.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford, where there will be a time to share memories for anyone who wishes at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ray's memory may be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763; or a favorite charity of one's choice.
Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.barnardfuneralhome.com.
Published in Rutland Herald from August 9 to August 11, 2011
PITTSFORD - Raymond B. Corliss, 89, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at his home in Pittsford.
He was born on December 15, 1921, in North Montpelier, Vt., the son of Burton and Esther (Lane) Corliss.
Ray was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1941. He was employed as a machinist in Hartford, Conn., and a miner in Strafford, Vt., before serving his country with the U.S. Army during WWII.
Upon his discharge from the service, he served as a Vermont state trooper from 1947 until 1954, before becoming employed as a truck driver for Carris Reels for 25 years and owning and operating his own truck for many years. After retiring in 1990, he operated a limo service.
Ray married Shirley McPhee on October 26, 1946, who predeceased him on May 14, 2011.
He is survived by a son, Dean Corliss and his wife Laurie of Hooksett, N.H.; two daughters, Meredith Corliss of Pittsford, Vt., and Lynne Miro and her husband Ray of Shaftsbury; a daughter-in-law, Linda Corliss of Pittsford; a brother, Ronald Corliss of Barre; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Frederick "Ric" Corliss, and a grandson, Erron Russell.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford, where there will be a time to share memories for anyone who wishes at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ray's memory may be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763; or a favorite charity of one's choice.
Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.barnardfuneralhome.com.
Published in Rutland Herald from August 9 to August 11, 2011
He was born on December 15, 1921, in North Montpelier, Vt., the son of Burton and Esther (Lane) Corliss.
Ray was a graduate of Spaulding High School Class of 1941. He was employed as a machinist in Hartford, Conn., and a miner in Strafford, Vt., before serving his country with the U.S. Army during WWII.
Upon his discharge from the service, he served as a Vermont state trooper from 1947 until 1954, before becoming employed as a truck driver for Carris Reels for 25 years and owning and operating his own truck for many years. After retiring in 1990, he operated a limo service.
Ray married Shirley McPhee on October 26, 1946, who predeceased him on May 14, 2011.
He is survived by a son, Dean Corliss and his wife Laurie of Hooksett, N.H.; two daughters, Meredith Corliss of Pittsford, Vt., and Lynne Miro and her husband Ray of Shaftsbury; a daughter-in-law, Linda Corliss of Pittsford; a brother, Ronald Corliss of Barre; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Frederick "Ric" Corliss, and a grandson, Erron Russell.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford, where there will be a time to share memories for anyone who wishes at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ray's memory may be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763; or a favorite charity of one's choice.
Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.barnardfuneralhome.com.
Published in Rutland Herald from August 9 to August 11, 2011
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