CORCORAN, Patrick Leo (Big Louie) Corcoran -
July 31, 1939 - March 6, 2023
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 83.
Leo is survived by his children; Laura-Lee Vaughan (Dave), Patrick Corcoran, Daniel Corcoran and Timothy Corcoran.
Loving “Bampi” to Christopher Helm (Chelsea) of Mission, BC and Colette Clarke of Pender Island, BC.
He also leaves behind his Great-Grandchildren Sawyer, Pearce, Sadie, Brooks and Baby Helm.
Leo was born in PEI and grew up in Nova Scotia; 1 of 9 children born to the late Frank and Mamie Corcoran (Butler), he is survived by his siblings Karen, Sheila, Roberta and Alan.
Predeceased by Ralph, Francis, Marina, Lindsay. Leo was cherished by many nieces, nephews and neighbourhood friends.
Leo worked as a surveyor in Northern Ontario in the mid-60’s before moving to Toronto where he started a career as a printer,(when printing was an art) while raising his 4 children primarily in East York.
Leo enjoyed old cars, playing the guitar and nothing gave him more joy than playing a tune around the campfire with his life-long friend Dennis (Hennigar) at his property just outside Warkworth.
Leo settled in Oshawa and retired from Dye & Durham when he turned 65. His true passion was in carpentry, a hobby which he excelled at after his retirement. He enjoyed building grandmother clocks and was eager to help anyone in the neighbourhood with the odd project.
Leo could be found most days in his workshop with one of his 3 sons working on either a wood project, a motorcycle or an old car. He enjoyed helping them on their projects as much as he enjoyed just watching them work.
As his eyesight started to fail Leo loved nothing more than just sitting in the rocking chair on his front porch enjoying a cold Canadian just “watching” the world go by. It is during these times that his daughter found great joy, listening to him share stories of his life; a life well lived.
Leo’s children would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Oshawa’s Lakeridge Health Cancer Care Centre and Palliative Care Department for their dedication to their Dad’s care over the last 12 months.
At Leo’s request there will be no funeral. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Donations in Leo’s honor can be made to Lakeridge Health (Oshawa) Cancer Care Center.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Corcoran family.
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