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Paul Cormier Obituary

Paul L. Cormier, 86, of 40 Lincoln Street died Thursday, Oct. 16 in St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness.

He leaves a son, Drew P. Cormier and his fiance Carol Howe of Spencer; a sister, Therese M. wife of Clement J. Trudeau of West Boylston; his former wife, Angie M. (Provencal) Cormier of North Brookfield and his beloved dog "ICY" and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by seven brothers and four sisters.

Mr. Cormier was a jeweler for more than 50 years at Cormier Jewelers in Southbridge and and at one time owned Cormier Jewelers in Ware, before retiring in 2006.

Born in Spencer, he was the son of Fred L. and Emma L. (Tetreault) Cormier. He graduated from David Prouty High School and attended several area colleges in New England. Paul served his country during WWII as a Lieutenant J.G. in the U.S. Naval Air Corps for 6 years. He was a flight instructor and the 1st. Naval aviator in Spencer. One of his many students was Charles DeGaul's son who he instructed how to fly. He was an inventor, having invented several tools used in the jewelry industry. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle which he rode until the week of his death.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. The family request that flowers be omitted and contributions made to the Spencer Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 147, Spencer, 01562.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 17, 2008.

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Mary Seferi

October 22, 2008

To the entire Cormier Family, we send our sympathy for your lose of such a great and wonderful man. The world certainly benefited from his presence here and God is watching over him now.
The Seferi family. Oxford MA

Gerry Manseau

October 21, 2008

Although I didn't know Paul personally he was my Uncle John Cormiers Brother. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Cormier family at this time of your loss. May you find comfort in the Lord during this time

Joanne & Carl

October 21, 2008

Dear Drew & Carol,
As expressed to Carol when she passed our house with everyone's friend Icy, we cannot express how much we'll miss such a dear man. He was an extraordinary human being loved by everyone who met him.

Leslie & Richard Provencal

October 20, 2008

Drew & Carol,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of your father. He was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Darcy Davey

October 17, 2008

Drew,
Your Dad has touched so many peoples lives. He was so unique. I loved his stories and his gentle ways, He never had a negative thing to say about anything. He was the happiest man I have ever met. I am grateful to have known him and to have him be a part of my life . He will be greatly missed.

oliver

October 17, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

larry Kaufman

October 17, 2008

Drew
Denise told me about her uncle..... her many fond heartfelt memories.... so sorry for your loss.
Best Wishes,
Larry Kaufman

Laura Shea

October 17, 2008

Drew,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
You, Carol and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Shea and Tom Fortier

Frank Murphy Cummings

October 17, 2008

Drew,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was a great man of character and generosity. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Sincerely,

Frank

Matt Stone

October 17, 2008

Dear Drew,
Our Deepest sympathy hearing of the passing of your Father.

Matt Stone and family

Russ & Sally Kobel

October 17, 2008

Paul will be rembered by us for a long time as he was a great jewler.

Kim Bergeron

October 17, 2008

Dear Drew,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My walks just won't be the same without him. He made me smile everyday and for that I will always remember him. My sincere sympathy.

Dr. Timothy Hoffman

October 17, 2008

Thank you for serving our country. May you rest in peace.
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Hoffman

Karen Ryzewski- Kelly

October 17, 2008

Dear Drew,
I was so sorry to read of your fathers passing, he was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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