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Ronald J. Cormier

January 31, 1934 — February 1, 2006

Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.

Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.

He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.

Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.

He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.

All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.

The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.


















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)





















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)





















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)





















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)

















Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)











































Boucher Funeral Home, Inc.
Ronald J. Cormier, 72, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died Wednesday, February 1st in Quabbin Valley Health Care, Athol, following a long illness.
Born in Gardner on January 31, 1934, he was the son of Arthur and Aurore (Breau) Cormier.
He was an auto body technician employed by Cournoyer Oldsmobile-Cadillac of Houma, LA for 12 years, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a past member of V.F.W. Ovila Case Post 905 of Gardner, and the Quabbin Valley Health Care Veterans Club.
Ronald enjoyed playing pool and shrimp fishing.
He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and received the Korean Ribbon with 3 stars, United Nations Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He leaves 2 sons, Gary A. Cormier of Barrington, NH, Ronald A. Cormier and wife Jeanne of Winchendon; 1 daughter, Laura Jeanne Long and husband Daniel of Phillipston; 4 brothers, Herve Cormier and wife Kathy of Belize, Central America, Omer Cormier and wife Virginia of Westminster, Gerard Cormier and wife Kathy, Alfred Cormier and wife Theresa all of Templeton; 2 sisters Rachel Gooley and husband Sheldon of Herman, ME, Claire H. Fontaine and husband Rene of Gardner; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan Marie Mialack who died in 2003 and 1 brother Paul Cormier.
All funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
(www.boucherfuneral.com)






















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