Edward E. CORRIVEAU

WILBRAHAM - Edward E. Corriveau, 83, of Wilbraham and life long farmer of the Oaks Farm of Wilbraham, passed away on Friday July 8, 2005 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield and a long time Wilbraham resident, he was the son of the late Emile and Lovina (Dolbec) Corriveau. Edward was a lifelong farmer who along with his brother Raymond, worked the farm all his life. Oaks Farm was a place he felt most comfortable, and where he wanted to be. His career on the farm ranged from a dairy farm of 75 cows, to a chicken and egg business with 10,000 chickens, to rhubard and corn growing. He loved woodworking and was an avid beekeeper. Edward was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Ludlow. He is survived by his wife of (54) years, Lillian F. (Desautels) Corriveau; (3) sons; Paul E. Corriveau and his wife Ellen of Granby, CT; David R. Corriveau and his wife Alana of Monson; Peter M. Corriveau and his wife Beverlee of Wilbraham; a brother, Raymond Corriveau of Wilbraham; a sister, Yvonne Guilmain of Wilbraham and (3) grandchildren. The funeral will be Monday morning from the Ratell Funeral Home 200 Main St., Indian Orchard at 9 a.m., followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Church, Ludlow, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Indian Orchard. Calling hours 4-8 p.m. Sunday. www.ratellfunerals.com Published in The Republican on 7/9/2005.