Patrick J. Cornish, 94, Calumet

Patrick J. Cornish, 94, a resident of Calumet and former Houghton
resident, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Gardenview
Assisted Living in Calumet with his family by his side.

Patrick was born on January 24, 1932, in Troy, MI, a son of the late
Edward and Genevieve (Tapio) Cornish. He was raised in Troy and was a
graduate of Big Beaver High School, where he played football and was
crowned Homecoming King. Following high school. Pat enlisted in the
United States Navy, where he honorably served as a Gunner’s Mate 3rd
Class.

Mr. Cornish moved to the Copper Country, where he became a loyal
servant to God at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Houghton,
having served as the Head of Maintenance for both their church and
school. Pat loved woodworking, carpentry, camping, singing, and
inventing solutions.

Patrick was united in marriage to Mary Margaret Sullivan. The couple
was blessed with 7 children, 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren,
and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mary Margaret preceded Patrick in
death on October 16, 1988.

Pat was then united in marriage to Mary LaBissoniere. She preceded him
in death on December 24, 1992.

He was then united in marriage to Mary Agnes Riedy. She preceded him
in death on June 23, 2025.

Besides his parents and his spouses, Pat was preceded in death by 6 siblings.

He is survived by his children: Patty Cornish, Michael Cornish
(George), Mark Cornish (Mary), Judy Cavanaugh (Steve), Lisa DeWyse
(David), Christopher Cornish (Gini), and John Cornish (Jenna).

Numerous Grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, his stepchildren and step-grandchildren,
and many other extended family members and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Partrick will be held at 11 am Friday,
February 20, 2026, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Calumet
with Fr. Gracious Pulimoottil to officiate. Spring burial will be held
in the Chassell Cemetery.

Friends may call on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 3-5 pm at the
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hancock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Aprirus
Home Health and Hospice in Pat’s memory at
https://www.aspirus.org/aspirus-health-foundation.

To view this obituary or to send condolences online to the family,
please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is
assisting the family with the arrangements.