Emerie Cormier, 92, formerly of Dieppe, passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2017 at the Villa Providence in Shediac. Born on May 13, 1924 in St-Paul, he was the son of the late Alyre and Anna (Cormier) Cormier.

Prior to his retirement, Emerie was a blacksmith at CN. 

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Alice (LeBlanc) of Dieppe; one son, Bernard (Colette) of Grand-Pré, N.-É.; one step-daughter, Jacqueline Cormier (Clarence) of Ste-Marie; two grandchildren: Jean-Sébastien and Gabrielle; two step-grandchildren: Gilles and Charline; two step-great-granddaughters: Jasmine and Emmanuelle; five sisters: Dorice Breau (Eric) and Maria LeBlanc (Alfred), both of Dieppe, Sr Zella ndsc of Moncton, Jeannine Cormier of Montréal, Qué., and Claudette Lessard (Henri) of Sherbrooke, Qué.; his brother, Émile (Idora) of Dieppe; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his first wife, Juliette née LeBlanc (1967); five sisters: Azémia, Edmée, Bernadette, Thérèse, and Yolande; two step-sisters: Anise and Lorraine; one step-brother, Ulysse.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) from where the funeral will be celebrated on Monday February 27 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Monday from 9:30 am until time of funeral. A reception will follow at the centre. Interment will be in St-Thomas parish cemetery in Memramcook. In memory of Emerie, a contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations may be done at:

 www.frenettefuneralhome.com.