Delima "Thelma" Cormier (Martin), 97 years young, of Moncton, passed away at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Born in Saint-Louis-de-Kent, she was the daughter of the late Maxime and Lucie (Comeau) Martin.
Thelma led a wholehearted life ending her journey peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was quick-witted, kind-hearted, and a card shark. She loved to knit, quilt, sew and was a phenomenal cook, who delighted in sharing time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked in the Moncton Hospital kitchen, was an Avon representative, and, an accomplished seamstress. A woman of service, she was a dedicated volunteer for the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, the Christ-Roi Church. Thelma donated often to the Pregnancy and Wellness Centre.
Her legacy of love, laughter, and kindness lives on in the many hearts she touched. She is survived by her children: Robert "Bob" Cormier, Michel "Mike" Cormier (Pauline), Charline Cormier, all from Moncton, Grégoire "Greg" Cormier (Kim) of Shediac Bridge; one daughter-in-law, Diane Cormier of Moncton; her 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; her siblings: Lorraine Gautreau (Charles-Edouard) of Dieppe, Idora LeBlanc (late Reginald) and Jeannette Babineau (Omer) of Moncton, Robert Martin (Doris) of Saint-Louis-de-Kent, Yvon Martin (late Winnie) and Yvonne Richard (late Roger), of Leominster, Massachusetts; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her soulmate of 73 years of marriage, Edouard "Jigger" Cormier; her son, Bernard "Bernie" Cormier; as well as her siblings: Adrienne, Antoinette, Germaine, Leonard, Alderic, and Arthur.
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 Thursday November 10 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Thursday from 9:30 am until time of funeral. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Delima, a contribution to Osteoporosis Canada (www.osteoporosis.ca) would be appreciated.
Words of condolence and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com