Authors

Eric Russell

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

5-1-2024

Pages

A1, A3

Abstract

Obituary of Madeleine ("Maddy") Corson, 1937 - 2024, former Chief Executive of Guy Gannett Publishing Company, and philanthropist.

Granddaughter of Portland Press Herald founder Guy P. Gannett, and niece of Jean Gannett Hawley (1924 - 1994), Corson led and expanded the family-owned company until its sale in 1998 to Blethen Newspapers.
Corson was a longtime major sponsor of Children's Theatre of Maine, along with numerous Maine cultural causes.
from obituary:
"A generous benefactor, and compassionate corporate and civic leader, she was chair of Guy Gannett Publishing, founded by her grandfather."

ATTACHED BELOW, UNDER ADDITIONAL FILES is Maddy Corson's autobiographical obituary, published in the Portland Press Herald on 2 May 2024.

Subjects

Madeleine Jean Gatchell Corson, Guy Gannett Publishing Company, Portland Press Herald, WGME Television, Children's Theatre of Maine, Boys and Girls Club, United Way, Portland Public Library, philanthropy, leadership

Maddy Corson autobiographical obit.PDF (3945 kB)
Maddy Corson's autobiographical obituary

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