Hervé J. Cormier
1924-2020
Hervé J. Cormier, 96, of Moncton and formerly of Bouctouche,
passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his residence on
Friday April 17, 2020. He was married to the late Julia (Cormier)
Cormier (1987) after 43 years of marriage. Born in
Saint-Maurice-de-Kent, he was the son of the late Jos à Calixte
and the late Geneviève (LeBlanc) Cormier.
En 1950 il fait son domicile à Bouctouche pour les prochaines 63
années. Durant les dernières 7 années, il a reçu
des soins privés à Moncton.
He was the source of employment for many people during his business
years. He also helped financially many people in need, from his
community.
Coming from a poor origin, he worked tirelessly and with great courage
at a very young age, throughout his life.
Forestry and saw milling were his chosen profession.
He once told his son; “Do not give your word easily, but when
you give it: KEEP IT”.
He loved Country Music, played the guitar and the fiddle. In his early
years he promoted boxing and wrestling matches. He was also a close
personal friend of Yvon Durelle.
he will be sadly missed by his five children; Sarah Boudreau (Ray),
Gervais (Gisèle), Roger, Sylvio (Francine), Phyllis Davis (Andy),
two grandchildren; Monique (Dennis), Annie and three
step-grandchildren : Tammy, Marcie et Todd. He also leaves to mourn
his five sisters; Nélida Savoie (late Gerard), Stella Cormier
(late Arthur), Edithe Daigle (late Normand), Marie Bastarache (late
Roméo), Bernice Bastarache (André) and three brothers;
Aubrey (late Berthe), Emile (Denise) and André (Gisèle), as
well as two sisters-in-law; Joanne and Geneva, also his special friend
Jeannine Hébert and several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by one daughter Marie, two grandsons; Denis and
Jason as well as five brothers: Bernard, Clarence, Rhéal, Angelo
and Henri.
Chèr papa, c’est avec beaucoup de chagrin et d’ennui
qu’on doit se dire adieu. Nous avons été des plus
chanceux d’avoir eu le meilleur père du monde.
C’est avec un grand sens de gratitude que la famille tiens
à remercier les personnes suivantes. À ses soignantes : Un
merci spécial pour Leona qui a fait que ses deux dernières
années fut un temps de repos et de paix. Aussi à Linda,
Star, Rema et Rachel. Durant les premières cinq années,
merci à Denise, Huberte, Merilda et Eddy.
Un merci spécial à Dr Vincent Melanson et à
l’équipe multidisciplinaire Extra-Mural.
Merci papa de nous avoir guidés, protégés, et de nous
avoir appris les vraies valeurs de la vie. Ceci n’est
qu’un au revoir, chèr papa; on se reverra là ou les
larmes n’existent plus, où seulement l’amour et la
paix règnent.
Visitations and Funeral Mass will be held at a later date due to the
Covid 19 pandemic.
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Maillet Funeral
Home, Bouctouche.
www.mailletfuneralhome.ca
www.mailletfuneralhome.ca
19242020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Herve J Cormier 19242020..
Décès pour la Ville: Bouctouche, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick