Parents Father: CORKUM, Edward Dewitt Mother: WENTZELL, Gladys Burdette Birth Born on November 17, 1922 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., NS Death Died on April 01, 2020 in Falmouth, Hants Co., NS Buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Windsor, Hants Co., NS Marriages DILL, Elizabeth Florence Married on July 31, 1953 in Falmouth, Hants Co., NS Children CORKUM, Heather Jean: September 19, 1955 Notes Obituary: It is with great sadness we announce Leslie A. Corkum, age 97 of Falmouth, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on the evening of April 1, 2020, in the accompaniment of loved ones. He is survived by his children, Gail Manning (Malcolm), Gary Miller (Patricia) and Heather Pick (Eric); six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Paulette (Roddie) Wallace and his brother, Ivan (Clara) Corkum. He was predeceased by his wife Betty (Elizabeth F. Dill /Miller); and siblings, Ray Corkum and Jean Jess. Storyteller supreme, his adventures were countless, his advice and opinion priceless, his humour and wit combined with that twinkle in his eye when he had you, unmatched. Sometimes referred to the "King of the Forest", he was caretaker of the woods with a background in forest protection working with Lands and Forests, both in Shubenacadie and Windsor. WW2 Air Force Vet, antique collector, Christmas tree grower and card shark, he wore so many hats over his lifetime and touched so many people. Occupation: Forest Protection NS Dept. of Lands & Forests Military Service: WW2 RCAF Sources Obituary: Windsor,NS April 2020