Clifford Harry Corse – 73, passed away in the comfort of his Berlin home and family on Saturday morning, February 4, 2017. Born in St. Albans on May 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Clifton H. and Evelyn S. (Martin) Corse. On July 15, 1967 he married the former Barbara Mosier in Waterbury.   Clifford attended Montpelier High School and then went on to work as a driver for Gallagher Lumber in Middlesex. Following, Clifford worked on the construction of the Bolton Valley Ski Area access road and continued to work winters there as a lift operator for several years.   Seeking a career change, Clifford became a finish carpenter, which would become his life long passion and vocation. Starting with Huntington Homes in Berlin from its inception, Clifford was employed for over 30 years applying his skills as a tradesman for the company.   In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, building custom furniture, and took great pride and joy in maintaining is property. His memberships included the US Army Reserve, which he served with for six years, the NRA, and in earlier years was a member of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department.   Clifford is loved and mourned by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Corse of Berlin; their children, Lisa Carpenter and her husband Scott of Waterbury Center, Shirleen Corse of Waterbury, Carl Corse of Berlin; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Dorothy Newhall and her husband Roger of Perkinsville, Lois Lumbra and her husband Francis of Montgomery, Maureen Patterson and her husband Edwin of Duxbury; 2 brothers, Allan Martin and his wife Roberta of Enosburg, and Colin Corse of Waterbury; his two best friends and co-workers, Lemarr Roggensack of Waterbury Center, and Mike Keough of East Montpelier; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. Clifford was predeceased by a sister, Shirley White, and 2 brothers, Harrison Corse and Clifton Corse, Jr.   As it was Clifford's wishes, services will be privately held for family. For those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641 ( www.cvhhh.org ). Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury. To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com or the funeral home Facebook page.

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