Donald C. Corson (1941-2009)

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FARMINGTON – Donald C. Corson, 68, of Farmington died Friday, July 17, 2009 at his home.

He was born in Farmington on April 7, 1941, the son of Cleon A. and Velma A. (Smith) Corson. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1960. Donald married Linda Libby on June 30, 1962 in Farmington. He worked all over New England as a union construction laborer, much of which was in Jay building the paper mill.

Donald loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, NASCAR, collecting antiques (especially bottles), but his favorite collection was of minerals and fossils. He was one of the founding members of the Sandy River Mineral Club. In Auburn, New York he was president of the Cayuaga Mineral Club and was the Youth Leader of the Syracuse Gem & Mineral Society. He even built the home he and his family shared from wood on their own property, the rocks in the handmade stone walls were collected from all over the state.

Donald is survived by his wife of 47 years Linda; two daughters Donna Hinkley and husband Eric of Farmington, Penny Brackett of Farmington; his son Peter Corson and wife Heather of Farmington; seven grandchildren Letitia, Virginia, Brittany, Victoria, Aricka, James, and Agnes; a great grandson Jakob; his sister Mildred MacDonald of Pittston; his brother Doane Corson of Casco; many nieces and nephews; and his aunt Marilyn Powers. He was predeceased by his parents.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Farmington. Rev. Alan Shumway will be officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 284 Main Street, Wilton, Maine 04294. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Svc. Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so through the funeral home’s Web site www.adamsmcfarlane.com using the “contact us” option.

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  1. My thoughts are with you at this time Linda, Peter and Donna and may your husband/father R.I.P

  2. Don was a great mineral collector and I am very thankful to have known him. He will be missed by many other geologists & mineralogists and I will always remember him as a very knowledgeable and funny guy.

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