J. Leandre CORMIER

Mr. J. Leandre " Leon" Cormier February 10, 1930 - April 27, 2009 J. Leandre “Leon” Cormier of Shediac passed away at the Villa Providence on April 27th, 2009. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Alyre and Nelida Cormier. Leon retired as an air traffic controller, he loved to travel and was a well known musician, having played in many bands throughout New Brunswick. He is survived by his first wife Stella Cormier (Gould), daughters; Gisele Goguen, Claire Robichaud (Norbert), son Charles Cormier (Monique), sisters; Gloria Cormier, Rosela Melanson (Norman), Lucielle Robichaud (Felicien), Angela Trueman (Bernie Plumber), brothers; Gerald Cormier (Leontine), Clarence Cormier (Gloria), Emery Cormier (Susan Skerry), step-daughter Anne Duplessie and grandchildren; Christopher, Paul, Alec, Michelle and Martin. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Dr. Jean Guy Cormier and his second wife Doris Cormier (Duplessie). Visitation will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home on Thursday, April 30th, from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home on Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Father Paul Breau officiating. A reception will be held following the service. Interment in Saint Joseph RC Church Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation of New Brunswick. The family would like to thank the staff of Villa Providence for their excellent care of Leon. Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530.