Robert F. Corliss, a resident of Dedham, passed away on June 13, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he was the son of Ellis and Erna (Ackerman) Corliss. A veteran of the Korean war, serving in the United States Army, Mr. Corliss was extremely proud of his military service. He earned his BA in History and was planning to be an educator but this changed after taking a law exam with his Army buddies. He then decided on becoming a lawyer and earned his degree from Harvard Law School.
Mr. Corliss is survived by his wife Virginia (Butler) and his sons, Emerson Corliss of Dedham and Ethan Corliss and his wife Pamela Schaefer of Cambridge along with his grandchildren; Sarah Amanda Corliss of South Carolina and James Emerson Corliss who is currently serving in the Army in Korea and Akalu and Lynasha Schaefer.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 59 Court St., Dedham. Interment will be private.
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