Amherst, Corinne Larsen, age 91, of Leverett, died on Sunday, February 19, in Amherst, Mass.

Corinne was the much-loved and only child of Conrad “Connie” and Louise Larsen. Corinne studied engineering drafting and, during World War II, became one of the first women drafting checkers. Corinne worked for a series of engineering firms, working the longest at Digital Equipment Corporation where she checked the engineering designs used to build Digital computers.  Like her dad she had a love of tools and knew how to fix just about anything.

Corinne’s much-loved and only child, Steve, was born in 1952.   Corinne was determined that Steve would have a good education but it also had to be the right education for Steve. He was first enrolled at an experimental elementary school at Lesley College and then at Roxbury Latin, one of the most highly regarded boys’ preparatory schools. Every day, every year, Corinne and Steve drove together to and from school.

Like her parents had, Corinne made sure the house had plenty of well-behaved and friendly pets. Corinne also made sure the family stayed close. When Steve moved out to Amherst, Corinne packed up and followed him west.

Corinne was thrilled to become a grandmother to Misty and Jaimie and delighted to become a great-grandmother to Alyson Garland, Alexia Hall, Connor Hall, and Logan Hall. She considered herself very lucky to always have her extended family nearby.

In lieu of flowers, please consider Corinne’s advice during her last weeks, “Take time.” Take time to be with your family, your friends, your pets, your garden or whatever it is that matters most to you.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life service, 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Hope Community Church, 16 Gaylord Street, Amherst MA, and please stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service.