Whitney Pier
Basil ‘Moby’ Corbett passed away at home on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 69.
Born in Sydney, Moby was the son of the late Bartholomew and Doris (Kiley) Corbett.
Moby was a member of Holy Redeemer parish. He was also a member of AA for over 30 years and longtime friend of Bill W. He worked many years at Steel plant and was a waiter-bartender at many taverns in the Pier area. Basil took great pride when he received his diploma in Human Services from NSCC, Strait Area Campus. His pastime was watching sports and he enjoyed his daily visit to Bordon’s Barber shop for many laughs and coffee runs. Moby will be missed by all who knew him.
Moby is survived by his sisters, Catherine (Jack) Moore, Arlene Petrie and Lorraine (Dave) Murchison, all from Sydney; brothers, Gordon (Roberta), Sydney, Kevin, Alberta, and special friends, Raylene and Jean Marie Brennan. Basil also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
Besides his parents, Moby was predeceased by his brothers, Terrance, Bartholomew, Reg, Kelly and brother-in-law, Gerald Petrie.
Visitation for the late Basil ‘Moby’ Corbett will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Road (entrance on Church Street), Whitney Pier. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Reception will be held at the Pier Community Funeral home. Internment will take place in old Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Donations in memory of Basil may be made to the Loaves and Fishes, Sydney.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My sincere condolences to the family of Basil .Please ask Terry ,Arlene to contact me at 902 701 0745 as I have been trying to get in touch for a very long time .I am in England and use magic jack phone so its free of charge with the Nova Scotia number .Important message!!!!!
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From: George Edward Baker
My deepest condolences to the entire Corbett’s family. Rest in Peace my friend , may the Angels of heaven take you home
From: Joseph Le Lievre
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this time of grief.
From: Jim & Mary Doyle
So sorry for the loss. I would see him at Bordons Barber Shop
From: Fred Broussard
Lorraine, sorry to read of the loss of your brother. I remember you talking about him and how proud you were of him and the changes he made in his life.
From: Diane Murchison
So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. Sincerely, John and Audrey Martell.
Deepest Sympathy
Doddy & Bobby Keel
(Hollohan)
Truro NS ( Whitney Pier)
So sorry to hear of Moby’s passing good friend for many years .our condolences to his family
So very sorry for your loss . RIP Moby
My deepest condolences and prayers being sent to the Corbett Family
Sincere condolences
Deepest sympathy in your loss. Beaver and Becky Nightingale
My condolences to the Corbett family on the passing of your brother Moby.
My sincere condolences to the family may he rest in peace.
We offer our sincerest condolences to the entire Corbett family.
Condolences to the Corbett family.
Deepest condolences from Claire Wadden and family ♡ he was a great man !
How sad … Rest In Peace my deepest Condolences to the family and all his Ya from the Pier dear Family Rest in sweet peace 💔🙏🌠
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Corett family.
Our deepest condolences to the Corbett family. May he rest in everlasting peace.
Our condolences to the Corbett family.
So sorry for your loss. Knew him well when we lived on Henry Street. Taken way too soon.
My deepest condolences to Moby’s family. Rest in Peace Moby, you were a great man and you missed by many you have known you. I was very happy to see some photos of you and your family at Christmas time at Kay’s and Jack house. God bless you my friend 🙏
My condolences and prayers are being sent to the Corbett Family.. May He Rest In Peace🙏
So sorry to hear of Moby passing. Such a great guy. Condolences to the Corbett family. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincere condolences for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family
Condolences and prayers for the family and friends so sorry 🙏🙏
Deepest sympathy to the family. Rest In Peace Moby.
My deepest condolences to the Corbett family.
Thinking of all my cousins at this sad time. Rest in Peace. Raymond. Theresa Cuddihy. St John’s NL.
Our sincerest condolences to the Family
So sorry for the loss of Moby. Deepest Sympathy going your way. Condolences to all of Moby’s family.
Dear Arlene – so sorry to hear about Moby’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Corbett family.
From My Family to Yours, Ì would Like to extend Our Most Deepest and Sincere Condolences on the Loss of Our Dear Friend Moby. Many Coffee and Many Mornings, Afternoons and Nights Moby always Made time for Me. Thank You Moby. R.I.P. Buddy.
Gordie & Family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Moby.
Sincere condolences & prayers for your loss. Margie Borden & Family
My deepest condolences to the Corbett family.
My deepest condolences to your family. May he Rest In Peace.
My sincere condolences to Basil’s family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I have known Basil for close to 30 years as a member and supporter of the Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing here in the Pier. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members. I have lost a great person and a special friend.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Moby at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. Arno/Peggy Johnson
Sincere sympathy to the Corbett family.
Dave French and family
was great to work with bill at sydney steel,so sorry for your loss.