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MARTIN CORNE
Martin Corne, beloved father, brother, husband, Zaida and uncle to both family and friends, passed in the night of March 22, 2022.
Forever in the loving memory of his wife Gail; daughter Lisa Corne and her husband Michael Klein, and their children, Max and Klein; son Ian Corne and his wife Janet BrightCorne, and their children, Hugh and Sadie.
Martin was born and raised in River Heights, Winnipeg, where he resided for 87 of his 88 years. Growing up in River Heights he attended all the usual River Heights schools, including Lorraine Froggley's Nursery and Kindergarten. He met the love of his life Gail at age 17, and serenaded her by playing her favourite tunes on the piano through the bedroom window whenever she visited family next door. Martin and Gail were the model of devotion and tenderness for 70 years.
He studied Law at the University of Manitoba, where he was later invited to join the faculty as a sessional instructor. He also enjoyed many years teaching for the Canadian Bankers Association, as well as the Manitoba Bar admission course. Martin practiced Law with his brother Alvin and their Uncle H.I., under the family firm name Corne & Corne. He was a general practitioner and well respected opponent in the court room. His clients became more like friends, often referring to him as Uncle Marty. Martin received the honour of being named a Queen's Counsel in 1977.
In addition to being an outstanding lawyer, Martin possessed innumerable creative virtues, including playing piano, commanding a stage, and entertaining storytelling skills - his creativity was at the core of his personality. Having acted in multiple Manitoba Bar Association productions such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, and the lead role in Twelve Angry Jurors, he was invited by the Manitoba Theatre Centre to perform in the main stage production of Our Town.
Above all, family was Martin's highest priority. Family celebrations and vacations were his favourite times, where everyone got together to enjoy each other's company. Enjoying summers at Falcon Lake with family and friends was Heaven on Earth to him, and he often referred to it as Gan Eden.
His legacy will continue as it did during his life, through the many stories told by all he cared for, and who cared for him.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2022
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My Heartfelt Condolences to entire Corne Family. - Posted by: Rajpal Dhillon (Client) on: Nov 16, 2022
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So sorry to hear the passing of Martin. Gail, Lisa and Ian may his memory be eternal. Martin was very good friends with my father Peter Buzunis. Martin represtend my Father on many legal aspects of the many business my Dad owned. He helped put the train in Assiniboine Park in negotioation with the City of Winnipeg. Remember visiting Martin family at Falcon lake and staying over night. He fondly called my Dad Petey. Martin presence in a room stood out a very tall good looking man with deep voice and when he spoke you listen. Very intelligent but gentle giant who treated everyone as an equal. Deepest Sympathizes Timothy and Kerry Buzunis. - Posted by: Timothy Buzunis (family friend) on: Apr 03, 2022
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I'm so very sad to hear of Martin's passing. I will always remember Martin as a caring and understanding man. One of my fondest memories was going for lunch with Martin to the Acropolis restaurant. I pulled up on my motorcycle and of course Martin hopped on the back of it. We were laughing all the way to and from the restaurant. He was like a cool big brother to me and I know he cared about my life. He will be sadly missed by myself and all that knew him. My deepest condolences to Gail and his entire family and his friends as he had many. Rest in Peace Martin Daryl Rindahl - Posted by: Daryl Rindahl (Client and Friend) on: Mar 31, 2022
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My sincerest condolences to Gail and the entire family at the loss of such a great man. I spent 10 years being Martin’s assistant at Corne & Corne. He celebrated with me at my wedding and the births of my two daughters. While Martin could be very intimidating at times while working on a stressful case, he was also such a ‘gentle giant’ as I used to tell him. Even though I hadn’t seen him for about 12 years, I thought of him often and so fondly. He made a lasting impact on me that I will forever treasure. Rest In Peace Uncle Marty. ♥️ - Posted by: Crystal Brosch (née Gauthier) (Assistant and Friend ) on: Mar 30, 2022