CORMIER, GERTRUDE "AUDREY"
It is with great sadness that the family of Gertrude "Audrey" Cormier, 83, of Dieppe, announce the death of their beloved mother at the Saint John Regional Hospital on April 24, 2015. Audrey was born on February 3, 1932 in Sackville, NB, a daughter of the late Harry and Ida Tingley.
Audrey had a wonderful spirit and was full of life and laughter. She devoted her life to her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a strong, confident person on the outside, but a gentle, giving spirit on the inside.
Audrey will be sorely missed by her family and everyone who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Adelard, Dieppe; two daughters, Darlene (Michael Galbraith) Jackson, Moncton and Stacey (Larry) Jones, Dieppe; two sons, David, of Dieppe and Laurie (Kelly) of Riverview; foster child, Peggy Walton; four grandchildren, Trevor (Gillian) Jackson, Michelle (Froukje) Jackson, Chantelle Cormier, Melissa Jones; three great-grandchildren, Gracie, Cooper and Saskia; three step-grandchildren, Jason, Bertha, and Crystal and six step-great-granchildren, Cameron, Mollie, Bailey, Selena, Isaiah and Rowan. She is also survived by her sisters, Edith Fairweather, Quispamsis, Martha (George) Schultz, Calgary, Merilyn Myra, Sussex; a brother, Harry (Evelyn) Tingley Jr., Creston, BC; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Cormier and Jeannine Melanson; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, Harry and Ida Tingley; her brother, Arthur (late Margaret); a sister Ruth (Late Phil) Chisholm; a niece, Joanne Chisholm; brother-in-law, Ronald Fairweather; step-brothers, Donald (Late Mickey) Tingley and Herman (Late Mary) Tingley.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300). There is to be no visitation by request. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 2 pm with The Rev. Aaron Billard officiating. Interment to take place at a later date in the Sackville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Audrey's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.