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CORMIER, JOSEPH "JOE" MELVIN Joseph "Joe" Melvin Cormier died suddenly at his home Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at the age of 55. Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Joe was the son of Ronald MacLellan and Denise Cormier. Joe is survived by his former wife, Shirley Russel, daughter Denise, grandson Brandon and his foster mother, Beatrice Smith of Dartmouth. Joe worked in Antigonish, Dartmouth and Fredericton as a counselor and caregiver in several group homes, eventually making his way to Fredericton in the early 1980s. Joe was a long time volunteer with the Fredericton Anti-Poverty Organization (FAPO), where he served as a member of the Board of Directors in 2000-2001. A consummate diplomat, Joe was well respected and liked by all who knew him and he leaves behind many relatives and friends who mourn his passing, including Tom House, Dan Weston and others too numerous to mention. There will be a memorial to celebrate Joe's life on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 7 pm at the Monsignor Boyd Family Center at 120 Regent Street. All who knew Joe are invited to attend in honour of his memory. [Daily Gleaner]