Corey L. Washburn

HENNIKER, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Mr. Corey L. Washburn, 36, of Henniker, New Hampshire, formerly of Colebrook, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Henniker. Corey was born July 21, 1972, in Colebrook, a son of Debby Phillips and Brandon Washburn. Corey graduated from Colebrook Academy, Class of 1990, and following his graduation, he enlisted and trained at the Great Lakes Naval Training Facility in Illinois. He was honorably discharged in 1992, and he returned to Colebrook to help care for his mother after she was injured in an automobile accident. Corey also attended the MMI Technical School for Harley-Davidson, graduating in 1998. His fondness for Harley-Davidson motorcycles was well known and he worked at a dealership in Manchester before working for L.L. Cote in Errol where he repaired small engines for two years. He also worked for several construction companies in southern New Hampshire and more recently he became a self-employed carpenter restoring barns and doing small specialty jobs. Corey’s favorite activities were bow and rifle hunting. He loved the outdoors and was often seen wearing camouflage throughout the fall season. He also enjoyed BBQ grilling, fishing, reading westerns and spending time with his family and friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his daughter, Calli, who was born in 2000. Corey is survived by his daughter, Calli Jade Washburn of Hillsborough, NH; his father, Brandon Washburn and wife, Janet, of Brunswick, VT; his sister, Kerry Washburn of Colebrook, NH; five brothers, Allen Phillips of Jefferson, NH, Travis Washburn of Baltimore, MD, Lance Washburn of Keene, NH, Brandon “BJ” Washburn, Jr. of Brunswick, VT, and Wade Washburn of Brunswick, VT; a step-grandmother, Ruth H. Reece of Ozark, MO; several aunts and uncles; and six nieces and nephews, Sawyer, Shelby, Shyanne, Mason, Tarann and Karsyn. Corey is preceded in death by his loving mother, Debby Phillips; his grandparents, Wilfred and Ruth Washburn, Sr. and Wendell and Hulda Hodgdon; a step-grandfather, John B. Reece, Sr.; and a cousin, Wade Hector. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service was conducted on Thursday, February 12th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook with The Reverend Rebecca Larson officiating. An interment service with military honors will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Canaan Village Cemetery in Canaan, VT.

Corey L. Washburn

July 21, 1972 - February 7, 2009