Gerard Arthur Corbin

PLANO, Texas – Gerard Arthur Corbin, known to family and friends as Gerry, passed away in Plano, Texas, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with his children at his side. He was 82 years old. Born on Aug. 1, 1941, in Grand Isle, to Gertrude and Emery Corbin, he was raised in Waterville. He attended Waterville High School, playing both baseball and basketball for the Panthers. After graduating from Colby College, he married Helen Fortin in 1963, and they celebrated 46 years together, before her passing in 2009.

Gerry spent his career working at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, before retiring in 2003. He held various positions within the company, working his way up to Regional Claims Manager. He also received the CPCU designation early in his career, scoring so high on the difficult exams, that he was given the opportunity to teach a CPCU prep course at UCONN. During his career, the family lived in Hartford, Chicago and Cincinnati, before settling in Dallas. They always looked forward to their annual visits back to Maine to see family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Arthur) Quintero and their children David and Corbin of Plano, Texas, and his son, John (Ryan) Corbin of Seattle, Wash.; his brothers, Ronald (Lise) Corbin of Augusta and Norman (Kathy) Corbin of Fairfield. His sisters-in-law, Genie Fortin, Bridget Dostie, Angie Loftus and Kathy (David) Bolduc, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends that will miss him dearly. Gerry was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville.