January 15, 1938 - January 2, 2020
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Robert (Bob) Paul Corbin, affectionately known as "Crasher", passed away at the age of 81. He was born on January 15, 1938, in Skowhegan, Maine to Juanita H. Easler Corbin.
He lived in Canada during his formative years and began travelling for a living at the age of 18. He was married for 32 years to his loving wife, Sandra Ann Postorino until her death in 2008. He joined with the founders of Vertex Antenna Communications at the company's inception, staying with them through many transitions and buyouts, and remained affiliated with the company throughout the rest of his career, which spanned to over 34 years. He was a specialist in building commercial satellite antennas, which led him to travel the world many times over. Onepassion in his life was deep sea fishing. His first catch was a 50 lb. spring salmon, and he was "hooked" for the rest of his life, continuing to fish in many places around the world. He also loved rebuilding and restoring antique automobiles, and he worked on many throughout his lifetime. Visiting family in Cumberland, British Columbia, and deep-sea fishing at Hole in the Wall in the Pacific Ocean off of the west coast of Vancouver Island out of Gold River was one of his favourite things to do.
Bob will be remembered for his stem work ethic, which was "Crasher's way pr the highway." His wry sense of humour will be missed by all, as well as his quiet generosity and big heart. Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandy; mother, Juanita Corbin; brothers John Corbin, Willard E. Corbin, Wilfred A. Corbin, Jr. and sister, Charlene Corbin. Bob is survived by his sisters; Carol (Earl) Briggs, Susan (Denis) Fredette, Mary Lamont, Patricia Maslen, Margaret (Bruce) Pimlott; brothers Ronald (Carol) Corbin, Michael (Bert) Corbin and Frank Corbin. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, not to mention many of his beloved friends all over the world.
Bob chose cremation, and his wish was for his ashes to be accompanied by his sister, Carol back to British Columbia to have them scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at the Elk's Lodge, branch no. 60, 231 - 6th Street, Courtenay, British Columbia, on Saturday, July 24. 2021 between 1:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m