Dr. Ernest W. Corless, 91, of Derry, NH passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at his home after a period of declining health. Born on June 9, 1921 in Methuen, MA to the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Flannigan) Corless Sr. He proudly served his country with the US Marines, serving during WWII. Dr. Corless was a chiropractor for 30 years in Salem, NH.
He is survived by one son, Jeffrey Corless and his wife Susan of Derry, one daughter Debra Gelinas and her husband Don of Derry, seven grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Dr. Corless was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis A. (MCGuire) Corless who passed away on June 5, 2007.
At the request of Ernest, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made in Ernest’s name to the Rockingham VNA and Hospice, 137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry is handling the arrangements.