CORMIER, J. ALVIN "FLAM" - (1917-2009) - Alvin Cormier, 91, of Little Aldouane, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2009 at the Villa Maria in St. Louis de Kent. Born on November 13th, 1917, he was the son of Edmond and Alma (Richard). Alvin was a sailor in the British Merchant Marine during World War II. After his time at sea, he served with the RCAF. Alvin had built and operated, along with his wife, what is now L.A. Groceries, for 25 years, during which time he delivered fuel for Texaco until retirement. Alvin was very involved in community affairs. Lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Richibucto Branch # 30, member of the Richibucto Lions' Club, recipient of the Melvin James Fellow Award of the Lions' Club International Foundation. Alvin had been very much involved in various committees such as, member of the Richibucto church choir, Chairman of Bingo Comm., and President of the Richibucto Sports Assoc. He will be sadly missed by his wife Mélanie (Daigle) with whom he had been married for 67 years, his four daughters; Anne-Marie (Jeff Leach) Aldouane, Bernadette (Robert Lavoie) Florida, Alma (Normand Caissie) Richibucto, Paulette (Maurice Roy) St. Louis and two sons; Alvin (Junior) Oshawa and Eugene of Aldouane. Also three brothers; Philias, Tilmon (Timmy) and Richard (Ritchie) all from Richibucto. Also survived by twelve grandchildren; Kim, Michel, Elizabeth, Nicole, Lamont, Marie-France, Eugene, Andrée, Mario, Ghyslain, Mireille and Samuel and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, was predeceased by two brothers; Edouard and Hector, two sisters; Della and Rita and one grandson; David Leach. Resting at Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto with visitation on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Thursday at 2:00 pm until departure for funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 4:00 pm, St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto. Interment will be in the Aldouane Roman Catholic Cemetery. Contributions in Alvin's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements in care of Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252), www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com