Charles “Charlie” Coryn, 72, of Hopewell dies; services set for Nov. 16–17

Charles “Charlie” Coryn of Hopewell, a longtime equipment salesman at his family’s Coryn Farm Supplies business, died Nov. 12 after cancer. He was 72.

Calling hours are scheduled for 5–7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, and 9–11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main St. in Gorham, according to his obituary. A memorial service will follow Tuesday’s calling hours at 11 a.m., with burial in Pioneer Cemetery in Manchester.

Born Oct. 27, 1954, to Charles Coryn Sr. and Hilda Coryn, he worked at Coryn Farm Supplies for almost his entire career. His sales work included new and used tractors, agricultural implements, trailers, replacement parts, snowmobiles and used vehicles.

That career connected him with farmers, contractors, horse owners and other equipment dealers across the region. His family described customer relationships that continued long after purchases were completed.

For more than three decades, Coryn also purchased draft-horse equipment made by Amish craftsmen in Ohio and resold it around the country. Auctions took him to states including Iowa, North Carolina and Vermont, with trips involving purchasing, loading, hauling and arranging equipment sales.

Outside work, he followed dirt-track racing, tractor pulls and rodeos, and enjoyed draft horses and auctions. His family remembered his careful preparation, persistence and willingness to handle the many details involved in his work and travels.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Coryn; sons Dusty Coryn and Ash of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Tucker Coryn and Amanda of Shortsville; stepsons Kane Nussbaumer and Taylor Warner, and Emmett Dailey and Karen King; and stepdaughter Miranda Nussbaumer and Kevin Smith.

He also leaves grandchildren Amelia, Emma and Koltyn, with additional grandchildren expected; his twin brother, George Coryn and Joanne; sisters Joyce Gee, Jane Gentner, and Lola Duger and Gary; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

His parents and brothers-in-law Harry Ball and David Gentner died before him. The family expressed appreciation for the doctors, nurses and hospital employees who cared for him during his illness.

Condolences may be shared through the funeral home’s website.

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