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Dieppe, NB – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raoul Cormier, 89, that occurred on July 19th, 2023, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital in Moncton.
Born in Cormier’s Cove (Memramcook) NB, he was the son of the late Edouard Cormier and the late Irene (LeBlanc) Cormier.
Raoul worked as a Dispatcher at CNR until his retirement. He loved many sports, and was an avid hockey, baseball, and golf player. Raoul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whom everybody looked up to. His wisdom and life lessons will remain in our hearts, as well as all the memories we have shared together. You will be dearly missed by all your family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyne; his daughter, Donna Boudreau (Maurice Bourque) of Memramcook; his loving grandchildren: Ryan Melanson and Jamie (Michelle Brun); his precious great granddaughter, Emma; his brother, Donald (late Odette) of Dieppe; his sister, Lucie (late Leonard) Gaudet of Memramcook; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Cécile (Gauvin) Cormier.
There will be a private funeral service held at a later date.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center, 3754 Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB, (506) 532-1050.
Nos sincères sympathies à toute la famille. Raoul était très spécial. Repose en paix Raoul.
Raoul was a great guy with the young trainmen. It’s been a long time but I still think of him often. RIP old friend.
I was saddened to read of Raoul’s passing. He was by far my favorite Crew Dispatcher from our first meeting in 1975 till his well earned retirement. We shared many laughs during my numerous phone calls to “check in”, in the days prior to pagers and cell phones. Despite his hectic job, he always pleasantly took my calls. On his last shift while being congratulated on his retirement, he asked “if there was anything he could do for us?” Upon our answer, he booked four of us off for the weekend. This would rarely if ever happen! Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing. He will certainly be missed but never forgotten.
Nos sincères sympathies tante Evelyne, Donna et à toute la famille. Nos prières sont avec vous tous en ces temps difficiles.
Hello Im very sad to hear the passing of Raoul l knew Raoul when he was at CN as a Conductor. I had the pleasure of being called by Raoul.There was always caption to a lot of tales.God love him
Nos plus sincères condoléances Evelyne et à toute la famille.
Raoul was one of the Good Ones & had a challenging group to play with on the Railroad. Never heard a bad word while he was on his watch. Great personality with a little flair in his responses & I send my heartfelt condolences to all his family, friends & those affected by his passing. Signature smile & grin & did his job well & way above the grade~ He will be missed~R.I.P. & keep working the phones up there..
Un bon homme à travailler avec. Un gentlemen. Mes condoléances.
Nos sincères sympathies à toute sa famille.