Lee Gene Correll, of Westbrook, passed away on January 8, 2018.
He was born on November 6, 1932, in Martinsville, Virginia, the son of Lee Pinkney Correll and Kate Elizabeth Davis Correll. In 1941, during World War II, his family moved to Mystic, and a memorable moment as a child was seeing the Charles W. Morgan sailing up the Mystic River, Lee introduced himself to the Captain, and as an adult he ended up marrying the Captain's daughter, Sally Holbrook. She predeceased him on November 16, 2012.
Lee was a graduate of The Morgan School in Clinton, and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. Following his military service he lived in the Shoreline Area, and worked as a milkman, and owned Westbrook Waste, and worked at John J. Doerrer Septic in Westbrook.
Lee is survived by his son Davis L. Correll of Clinton; grandson Samuel D. Correll, and his sister Laverne Correll Atkinson of Clinton.
Calling hours will be held on Friday January 19th from 6-8pm at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Westbrook Fire Department. To sign the online guest book visit www.swanfh.com.
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January 28, 2018
Davis-
Our sincerest condolences on the lost of your Dad. He was our milk delivery man in Clinton when we were growing up and our families have had many hours of fun times together, especially George and Lee!
You are in our thoughts.
Dave and Janet Anderson East Lyme, CT.
January 20, 2018
Deb and Rob Ziobron
Davis,
I am so very sorry to hear of your wonderful dads passing. Rob and I send our deepest sympathy. He was quite the man that's for sure! Always smiling and making others laugh and smile too. It was our privilege to know him and your mom too. God bless
January 19, 2018
Nate Clark
Lee Correll. Lots of good memories. I used to go with him on the Burr Dairy milk truck when I was 12 years old. I later worked at Burr Dairy with him and remained friends through the years. Nice person and he always had a smile.
January 19, 2018
Bruce Chappell
Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone."
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
Ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"
And that is part of Life.
Henry Van Dyke
January 15, 2018
Linda Bisogno
Davis & Sam, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our parents had memories together and now all together. May you find strength in the days ahead, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 12, 2018
sue harriman
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing,Davis. thoughts with you and family Sue Slavin Harriman
January 11, 2018
john DeCristoforo
Davis:
Our sincerest regards at the passing of Lee. Many fond memories of your Mom and Dad.
John and Deborah DeCristoforo
January 10, 2018
Susan Stark
So sorry for the loss of a beautiful and loving man. He had a heart of gold and will be missed sorely every day. Love you "Dad"
January 10, 2018
John and Bonnie Hall
Dear Davis and Sam,
We are very sorry for your deep loss! Your Dad will be missed by many people around town. We will always remember him and his jovial personality!! He lived life to the fullest and on his terms. May he Rest In Peace!
January 10, 2018
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
January 10, 2018
Barb & Bill Kelsey
So very sorry to hear of Lee's passing. We were good friends for many, many years. We lived close to Sally & Lee in Clinton, then we moved to Westbrook, they also eventually moved right down the road. Our friendship continued on,having many good times through the years. He will be missed by many, rest in peace with Sally. Love to Davis, Sammy and LaVerne.
January 9, 2018
nancy Sampson
Davis, So sorry for your loss, Your dad was a great guy, He always gave me a hard time since I was 15 and your Mom married my late husband and I back in 1992, He will be missed by many Love
January 9, 2018
Brian May
My sympathy and prayers to your family. Your Dad always had a kind word and wonderful sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by many.
January 9, 2018
Melody Oryl
Davis, Mike and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Definitely a character that we will always remember...always made us laugh! With love to you and Sam, Melody
January 9, 2018
Cindy (French) Esposito-Czeciuk
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. When my Dad owned a diner in Clinton, your Dad would come in there all of the time. He was a nice guy. I was just a little kid at the time, but I still remember him. (This was back in the early 1960's). My Mom knew your Dad and Mom too.
January 9, 2018
Tammy Fuller-Houle
Davis, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad and my friend, he could always make me laugh....back with Sally now..may they both rest in peace...Love Tammy
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