HAVERHILL — Mr. Wilfred "Earl" Corr, 79, of Bradford, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, May 27, 1931 son of the late Bennett and Bertha (Smith) Corr.
Earl was educated in Prince Edward Island and was a graduate of Kinkora High School.
After his marriage in 1956, he came to Massachusetts.
He was formerly employed by A.H. Dugrenier, and prior to his retirement worked as a truck driver for over 30 years for Haverhill-Lawrence Trucking, Coles Express, and Yellow Freight. After his retirement, he was employed for 15 years by the Linwood Cemetery.
Earl was a member of Sacred Heart's Church, The Crescent Yacht Club, The Knights of Columbus, The Haverhill Elks Club BPOE 87, The Bradford Athletic Club, and The Lawrence British Club.
His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lorraine F. (Shea) Corr of Bradford; five children, Earl D. and his wife Connie Corr of Bradford, Ann B. Wholley of Bradford, Linda L. and her husband Dana Fields of Haverhill, Lisa M. Corr of Haverhill and Russell J. Corr of Haverhill; one brother, Maurice and his wife Hazel Corr of Prince Edward Island; sister, Mary and her husband Edward Illott of Prince Edward Island, and sister, Elaine Hughes of Ontario and his seven grandchildren, Sean, Patrick, and Christopher Corr, Christina and Kevin Thibault, Leanne Wholley, Dana Fields and many nieces and nephews.
