Carl A. Correia, 70
Carl A. Correia, 70, of Marion, died Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen J. Correia for 48 years.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Rosalie Ouellette and Arnold Correia, he lived in the greater New Bedford area until moving to Marion in 1981.
Mr. Correia was a dedicated special education teacher for New Bedford Public Schools for 39 years, and spent most of his career at Thomas R. Rodman School until his retirement in 2016. He also enjoyed working in the Food & Nutrition Department at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, delivering dinner trays to patients until he fully retired in 2025.
He was a hard worker, and a great man, husband, and father. He was patient, kind, and concerned about everyone he knew, and was always willing to help anyone who needed it.
Family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with his family and his dog Olly. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, traveling, and doing projects around the house.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Marion. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Retired State, County & Municipal Employees Association.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mikki L. Correia, and her spouse MJ Boomer, of Fortuna, CA, a son, Finnick C. Morrison, and his wife Ashley of Forestdale, MA, a sister, Bonnie L. Bowers and her spouse Darlene Robertson of Thorndike, ME, a nephew, Ryan W. Bowers of Jackson, ME, and other family members in Ohio. He was predeceased by his father, his sister, Roxanne "Rocky" D. Chartier, and his mother.
His memorial service will be on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 3 PM in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, Marion, MA. A private burial service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Southcoast Health Cancer Center online at https://www.southcoast.org/giving/tribute-giving or the First Congregational Church of Marion, P.O. Box 326, Marion, MA 02738. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
