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Viola Cormier (née Bastarache), 84, of Moncton passed away peacefully on Friday December 30, 2022 at the Moncton Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Moncton, NB, on January 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Dorilla (Saulnier) Bastarache.
She met Raymond after having worked in Montreal for Northern Electric. They moved to Leominster, MA in 1961. They would have three children before returning to Canada in 1972. Viola was instrumental in the success of the family business which included the painting company as well as various real estate holdings.
She was a member and long-time volunteer at the Beausejour Curling Club. Her generosity, caring nature and positive outlook on life made it easy for people to be drown towards her. After raising her children, she took up curling and golf, which she enjoyed immensely. She also enjoyed travelling with her family and friends.
Viola will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 60 years; Raymond; her sons: Raymond Jr (Allison), Andy (Rhonda); her daughter: Diane (Danny); her sister: Muriel Melanson; also by her 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers: Andy, Ronnie and Ovide; her sisters: Doreen Goguen, Aurella Griffin and Bernice LeBlanc.
Visitation will be held at Passage-Chartersville, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB E1A 1G1 (506) 857.1901, on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 4pm until time of funeral chapel at 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Alzheimer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.
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
Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille, les proches et amis.
Raymond, Ray jr., Andy and Diane and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Andy and family,I am so sorry for your loss
Our sympathies to you Andy, Raymond and Diane for the loss of your mother. She’s now with my Mom and her brothers/sisters in heaven.
Mes sincères sympathies Diane et famille
Raymond and Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time. She was a wonderful person to work with and always stepped in to help when needed. She was one of our best volunteers, and always cheerful.
I’m certain she’ll be missed and thought of by many who knew and admired her. May she rest in peace.
I Had the pleasure of meeting the Cormier’s when I moved next door. Mrs. Cormier was the first person to meet me, She treated me immediately like an old friend and told me stories and made me laugh. She loved to talk about her children, brag about her husband and her earlier life. I admired her energy and gift to tell stories. I felt bad to hear of her passing but relieved for her. I offer my condolence to her husband Raymond and all the family.