CORMIER, LÉO - 1919 - 2011 - Rogersville - At the Dr Georges L.-Dumont University Hospital in Moncton, Sunday, May 1st, passed away Leo Cormier, surrounded by his family, at the age of 91 after a short illness. He was residing at the Manoir Notre-Dame in Moncton. Born in Rogersville on December 25th, 1919, he was the son of the late Jean-Baptiste Cormier and the late Catherine Richard. He is survived by his wife of the past 64 years, Lina Maillet; eight children: Wilfred (Jeannita) of Sainte-Marie, Bernice of Dieppe, Louis (Yvette) of Lower Sackville, Paul (Charlene) of Moncton, Robert (Ginette) of Rusagonis, Yvon (Marge) of Moncton, Donald (Pierrette) of Moncton, and Lucille Mazerolle (Paul) of Pointe-Sapin; five sisters: Lorette Cormier of Moncton, Anna Chiasson of Sainte-Foy, Qc, Elisabeth Arseneau of Montreal, Anita Wedge of Moncton and Elodie Goguen of Rogersville; his twelve grandchildren: Michelle, Rachel, Crystale, Charles, Adrien, Mathieu, Tommy, Danielle, Philippe, Cynthia, Marc and Brigitte; nine great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Edmond, as well as two sisters: Marie and Aurélie.
The family will receive visitors starting at 2:00pm this Tuesday, May 3rd, at the salon “La Colombe”, 11325 highway 126 in Rogersville. The funeral service will be held at the Saint-François-de-Sales RC Church, in Rogersville on Wednesday, May 4th, at 2:00pm. Visiting hours: this Tuesday, May 3rd, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9pm, and Wednesday, May 4th, from 12:30pm until the departure for the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of “La Colombe” funeral Cooperative, Tracadie-Sheila. lacolombe@nb.aibn.com 506-775-1999