John M. Corbishley, age79, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth G. (Gillet) Corbishley.
Born in Fall River, a son of the late Milton J. and Margaret V. (Holden) Corbishley, John attended Diman Regional Vocational High School and graduated from Fisher Jr. College. He was employed as an Electrical Safety Inspector for Charlton Memorial Hospital for 30 years and later at Waring-Sullivan Funeral Homes as a Funeral Assistant for 8 years.
John loved his family, was an avid softball player, organizer and umpire. He was also an avid New England sports fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one grandson, Zachary Norton and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Lynn Corbishley Norton.
Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River. Burial will be private.