Ella J. (Pellerin) Cormier, 79, of Templeton, died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Margaret (Vautour) Pellerin. She graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1964. Ella was a PC Board Repair Person employed by Simplex Time Recorder for many years until her retirement.
Ella was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish of Gardner, practicing at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. She loved to travel and collect various items throughout her life. Ella’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, treasuring all the times spent together.
Ella is survived by her significant other, Dennis Savoie of Templeton; a sister, Jeanitta Ouellet of Gardner; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a sister, Claudette LeBlanc; and a brother, Leonard Pellerin.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Activity Fund, 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, MA 01440. Please reference in memory of Ella J. Cormier.
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