René Cormier

René Cormier, 95, of Richibouctou-Village, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Stella Maris de Kent Hospital, Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, on Thursday November 2, 2023. He was married to the late Delia (Maillet) Cormier (1988). Born in Richibouctou-Village, he was the son of the late Alexandre and the late Catherine (Richard) Cormier.
He was a welder with the NB D.O.T. for numerous years.
He will be sadly missed by his three children; Gisèle Doucette (Isidore) of Richibouctou-Village, Guy (Corinne) of Moncton, Bernard (Rosa) of Richibouctou-Village, his three grandchildren; Marcel, Cynthia and Mélanie as well as four great grandchildren; Jessy, Kory, Mylène and Simon. He also leaves to mourn one sister; Leona Babineau of Richibouctou-Village, one brother; Eric of Shediac and several nephews and nieces.
René was predeceased by two sons; Guy in infancy, Roméo, four sisters; Louise, Céline, Rita, Anita and five brothers; Henri, Gerard, Zoël, Joseph Eric and Yvon.
Visitations will be held at the Saint-Antoine de Padoue Roman Catholic Church Slumber Room, Richibouctou-Village on Sunday November 5, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Monday November 6, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:45 am. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Richibouctou-Village Church on Monday November 6, 2023 at 11:00 am with interment in the parish cemetery.
In René’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Maillet Funeral Home, Bouctouche.