Marie Corbett Honored with Fountain at Woodmont Park

The late Marie Corbett, who died in 2011, was honored Wednesday with the dedication of a fountain in her memory at Woodmont Park.

Corbett was active in the Temple Terrace community, especially in the Temple Terrace Garden Club. She was president of the club from 1978 to 1980, and bequeathed money to the club in her will with the wish that the club add a unique feature to Woodmont Park. The fountain was installed last fall.

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In 2004, former Temple Terrace Mayor Fran Barford declared Jan. 14 "Marie Corbett Day," to honor Corbett for her service to the community through the Garden Club. On Wednesday, Mayor Frank Chillura renewed the proclamation. He also thanked the club for its work throughout the community, but especially in Woodmont Park, according to club member Cheri Donohue, who was present at the dedication.

A luncheon immediately followed the dedication.

For more information about the Marie Corbett Memorial Fountain and dedication ceremony, read this Announcement posted by Garden Club member Anita Long: Woodmont Park Marie Corbett Fountain Dedication Ceremony.

Special thanks to Donohue and Long for submitting the photos that appear with this story.

See also:

• Woodmont Park Fountain to be Dedicated to Longtime Garden Club Member