Emery Joseph Cormier, 78, of Waltham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at The Parlin Hospice House on Friday, July 24, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in Moncton, Emery was the son of the late Tilmon and Sarah (Cormier) Cormier. He was the youngest of 15 children. Emery moved to Waltham, MA, in 1959 with his brother Roger. In 1963, he married Dorine (LeBlanc) and they started their family.

Emery is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorine (LeBlanc), son Mark A. Cormier and daughter Janice (Thomas Mitchell), all of Houston, TX; two grandsons: Benjamin and Jonathan Mitchell, of Houston, TX; two brothers: Harvey of Cathedral City, California and Bernard of Moncton; sister-in-law, Judy Cormier of Moncton. He will also be missed by his mother-in law, Laura Allain (LeBlanc); five sisters-in-law: Paulette Wood, Monique Arseneau, Angela Charlton, Gisele LeBlanc, and Denise Titus; one brother-in-law, Roger LeBlanc; as well as their spouses, many loving nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five sisters and six brothers.

In accordance to his wishes, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix R.C. Church, 87 Murphy Avenue, Moncton, on Thursday July 28, 2022 at 2 pm. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery. In memory of Emery, a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900) and Joyce Funeral Home, Waltham, Massachusetts.

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com.