It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maurice Cormier on Wednesday December 1st, 2021 at The Moncton Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Laurie and Blanche (Cormier) Cormier.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Claudette (Landry); his sister, Geneviève (late Franklin) Delaney of Montréal, QC; brother-in-law, René (Janice) Landry of Moncton; sister-in-law, Thérèse (Guy) Landry-Martin of Moncton. Having been a member of the Big Brother organization for some 40 years, he also leaves behind his little brother, Gilles Gauvin. Also dear to his heart are two nieces: Chantal and Danielle of Montréal, QC, and goddaughter, Guylaine of Ottawa, ON.
After receiving his degree in Business Administration from the Université de Moncton, Maurice embarked in a career with the Federal Government. He rose through the ranks and was Regional Director for Transport Canada upon his retirement in 1997.
With a passion, he began to collect paintings by Acadian Artists. Not satisfied, he would then research the lives of each and every artists in his collection. After 15 years, he compiled his findings in a book entitled "L’Acadie sur Toile * Artscape of Acadie".
When his health started to decline, he donated his entire collection of some 1,200 paintings to the "Musée de Kent" in Bouctouche, N.B.
Special thanks go to the caring medical staff of department 4600 at The Moncton Hospital.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday December 8 at 4 pm. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 2 pm until time of funeral service. Face covering is mandatory, and proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the funeral centre. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to his obituary on our Website. Interment will be in Frenette Columbarium, Moncton. In Maurice’s memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com