Corwin V. Mudge ’47

Corwin Vincent Mudge, 86, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville.

He was the husband of Jane E. Thomas Mudge with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

Born in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Raymond and Ermina Holt Mudge.

Corwin graduated from Maine Maritime Academy. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the United States Merchant Marine.

He graduated from the University of Maine with a Masters in Education. After teaching for several years Corwin began his career in the Administrative Department of the Travelers Insurance Company retiring in 1976.

Corwin enjoyed his retirement years in Oxford surrounded by his family. He always enjoyed the water spending many days sailing on his sail boat affectionately named Jane. He was licensed to operate a ham radio and was a member of ARRL.

He is survived by his wife; nine children; eighteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Corwin’s memory may be made to the Chester County SPCA 1212 Phoenixville Pike West Chester, PA 19380