It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Florine Cormier (née Arsenault), 96, who passed away peacefully, at her residence in Cap-Pelé, surrounded by members of her family. Born in LeBlanc Office, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Judith (Landry) Arsenault. 

Florine was a very caring, generous, loving and a person of great faith. She had many interests, enjoyed golfing, travelling, and spending time in her flower garden. Florine was also a very good artist. Her memory will live on through her numerous pieces of copper enamel and her beautiful paintings. 

She will be sadly missed by her beloved companion, Yvon Melanson and also, by her sister, Yvonne, who took such good care of Florine ‘s during her illness. 

Florine is survived by Yvon Melanson, her three sisters: Thérèse Leger (Roméo) of Shediac, Cécile Brine (late Ralph) of Cap-Pelé, and Yvonne Surette (late Edgar) of Moncton, sisters-in-law: Stephanie Arsenault of Faubourg Residence, Moncton, and Lévina Arsenault of Kitchener, a brother-in-law Gilles Bois of Shediac: two special friends Carol LeBlanc and Marie-Céleste Grenier. 

She is also survived by her stepchildren: Jeanne LeBlanc (Gilles), Marcel Cormier (Lise), and Rose O’Brien (Gilles), one step son-in-law Ricky Wall; her 15 step-grandchildren: Daniel, Nicole, Marc, Mathieu, Alain, Christine, Renée, Luc, Conrad, Jérémie, Natalie, Patrick, Émillie, Pierre, and Amanda; her 12 step-great grandchildren: Kamille, Mattéo, Kalix, Tristan, Kael, Élodie, Tomi, Cassie, Livia, Amos, Flora, and Lawrence. 

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband Gérard Bourque and her second husband Edgar A. Cormier, one stepdaughter Bernice Cormier Wall, one step granddaughter Jani, four sisters: Gertrude Cormier, Marie-Corinne Bourque, Juliette Bois, and Catherine Dessaulles, three brothers: Gélas Arsenault, Claude Arsenault, and John Arsenault, one sister-in-law Dora Arsenault. 

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 2642 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé on Friday August 25 from 10:00 am until time of departure (10:45 am). The funeral mass will be celebrated at Ste-Thérèse-d’Avila R.C. Church, 2648, Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé on Friday August 25 at 11:00 am. The funeral mass will be videotaped, and the video will be available on her obituary on our website at the end of the day. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

 In memory of Florine, a contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. 

Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Cap-Pelé (577-3297). 

Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at:  www.frenettefuneralhome.com