Gérard Cormier, 83, of Cap-Pelé, passed away peacefully on Friday July 17, 2026, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC in Moncton. Born in Cap-Pelé, he was the son of the late Patrick and Eva (Cormier) Cormier.

He was a dedicated worker in the fish and seafood industry, working closely with fishermen. A loyal supporter of the Montreal Canadiens, he found joy in life's simple pleasures: a game of baseball, bowling, darts, or cards. He was always happy to share these moments with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a hardworking, generous, sociable man who was deeply devoted to his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeannita (Brun); two daughters: Liza Cormier (Marc) of Dieppe and Sonia O’Brien (Keith) of Shediac; two sons: Victor (Noëlla), and Terry (Marie) both of Cap-Pelé; one sister, Bertha Doiron (Gérard) of Cap-Pelé; his grand-children: Kevin, Patrice, Sylvain, Patrick, Céline, Brandon, Britney, Alexandre and Dominik; his great-grand-children: Kacey, Kelsey, Charlie, Mirabelle, Olivier, Noah and Alec; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters: Béatrice, Annie, Claudine, Mathilde, Thérèse, Mélina, Claudia and Éliza; his brothers: Lionel, Adrice and Donat.

At the request of the family, there will be no visitation at the funeral centre. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday July 22, 2026, at 10:30 am at Ste-Thérèse d'Avila Roman Catholic Church, 2648 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé. Interment will be in the Ste-Thérèse-d'Avila R.C. parish Cemetery, in Cap-Pelé.

In memory of Gérard, a donation to the CHU Dumont (Oncology) would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 2642 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé (506-577-3297).

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