Corrine Gail Bastarache

Corrine Gail (Spinney-Oak) Bastarache of Derry, NH, passed to her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of January 2nd, 2025, after a lengthy battle with a chronic illness. Born in Lynn Massachusetts on September 18th, 1953, Corrine was a loving daughter to Jane Spinney and the late Alfred Spinney. A Lynn, MA native, Corrine attended St. Mary’s High School and was a proud graduate of the class of 1971. She was a dedicated student who graduated with a nursing degree from the Lynn School of Nursing. 

Corrine leaves behind her husband of 20 years, Paul Bastarache, and is survived by her four loving children: Shannon Oak Calabro and her partner Gerald Bourke, Courtney Oak Ashwood and her husband Scott Ashwood, Hillary Oak Benson and her husband Ernest Benson, Ryan Oak, and his wife Chrissy Oak. Together with her former spouse, Lawrence J. Oak, they enjoyed doting on their ten grandchildren: Joseph, Jacob, Jordan, Jackson, and Julia Calabro, Lyla and Noah Ashwood, Cullin, Cole, and Sadie Oak. Corrine cherished her close relationship with her two sisters, Irene Appe of Rye, NH, and Kathleen Connolly and her husband Mark Connolly of Hampstead, NH. She also leaves behind her four nieces, and one nephew and is predeceased by her nephew Sean Baker. 

Connie will best be remembered for her intelligent sense of humor and her wealth of random knowledge. A trivial pursuit genius and self-proclaimed Who Wants to be a Millionaire whiz, stumping Connie was next to impossible. With her quick wit and her contagious laugh, she was always a presence to be reckoned with. While her personality has left a mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her, Corrine’s greatest accomplishment and source of deep pride will forever be her strong faith and her loving family. 

Relatives and friends are invited to remember Corrine on January 18th, 2025, at Solimine Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St, Lynn MA, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00pm.