Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Alan Corbiere Sr., age 67, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on October 29, 2025, at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, as a result of injuries received in a tragic home accident. He was born on September 11, 1958, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Gordon and Connie Corbiere.

Bob grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and notably, Sugar Island, playing hockey for Sault Area High School and eventually moving on to earn a degree in Diesel Mechanics from Bay De Noc College. From there, Bob began working for the City of Sault Ste. Marie for over twenty years, and retired in 2009. After retirement, he returned to his passion and family legacy of being a dredge operator, like his father and grandfather before him. Bob was a member of Operators Union Local #324 for over forty years.

Bob married his high school sweetheart, Jenise, and they had sons, Bobby and Jacque. They were married thirty-six years before her tragic passing in 2017. The pair were well known for their avid outdoorsy lifestyle, from hunting to fishing they were rarely apart in all their married years. As a widower, Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, often seen cheering on his grandson, Jace at hockey games, taking his granddaughter Audrie on hikes, and teaching his grandson Michael how to shoot a rifle. Bob stayed active in his retired years, continuing to leave a legacy of hard work, integrity and respect throughout his community. Bob was known to be a friendly face and someone you could talk to. Bob was a good friend.

Bob is survived by his children, Bobby (James) Waldner of Vancouver, Washington, and Jacque (Katie) Corbiere of Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren, Micheal Waldner, Audrie Waldner, and Jace Corbiere; siblings, Rick (Brenda) Corbiere of Sault Ste. Marie, Sharon (Frank) Corbiere of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Suzanne (Herbie) Roy of Coldwater, Ontario, Jan (Bobby) Manning of Sault Ste. Marie, Karen Mitchell of Sault Ste. Marie, and Ray Corbiere of Sault Ste. Marie; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Jenise Corbiere; and parents, Gordon and Connie Corbiere.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on November 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Family Life Funeral Homes, 4951 S. M-129, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. The Memorial Service will begin at 6:00 PM.