Sheldon Robert Corrow

Sheldon Robert Corrow, 85, of Southington passed away on Friday January 16, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT New Britain following a lengthy battle with Glaucoma and Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Caribou, Maine on October 25, 1940. He came to Connecticut in the early 60’s after completing a stint in the Army National Guard.

He began a life in sales serving in many capacities in many businesses most notably office furniture and decorating with Ehrlich Business Furniture. From there, an unexpected change to Loan Originator for the McCue Mortgage Co. from where he retired. His kind, gentle and professional manner earned him many friends along the way.

He loved the outdoors both recreating in it, and photographing its beauty and creatures. He loved hiking, biking, and rollerblading with his lifelong friend Steve for years, and then when Parkinson’s limited his abilities he kept exercising at the gym where he met and befriended his faithful gym buddy Dave.

His wonderful sense of humor and willingness to lend his amazing handyman skills to anyone who needed them, endeared him to many. He became a bit of a star at Hospital for Special Care doing TV segments for Parkinsons, and the hospital and also for the company NexStride which made a device that helps patients who suffer from the freezing of gait associated with the disease. He was a wonderful husband and an exceptional dad who despite his loss, and struggles always took an interest others.

Sheldon is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years Patricia Corrow; his adoring daughter Sara Corrow, of New Britain; his brother David Corrow and his wife Liz of Carrabasset Maine; his sister Nancy Doehner and her husband George of Naples, Fl; his brother in law David Wiese and his wife Virginia of Old Lyme; his sisters in law Elizabeth Bullis-Wiese, of Fairfield Ct. and Gail Wiese of Centerville, Ohio: and his nieces Jami Corrow and Marsha Pelletier of Salem, Ct, Kaylyn Wiese of Hampton, New Hampshire, Ellie Wiese of NY, NY, and Colin Wiese of Old Lyme, Ct. There are other nieces and nephews across the country too numerous to mention.

Sheldon is now reunited with his beloved son Keith who predeceased him in 1996, and his older brother Roger in 1965.

Donations in memory of Sheldon may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation ATTN: New England Chapter, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126 (www.parkinson.org)

In celebration of Sheldon’s life, family and friends are welcome to gather on January 31st from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Plainville, Funeral Home, 81 Broad St., Plainville, CT. For more information or to leave expressions of sympathy, please visit Plainville Funeral Home.com.

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