Edmond R. Cormier, Sr.

Edmond R. Cormier, Sr., 82, of Royalston, died peacefully Monday, September 6, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Celina M. (Lajoie) Cormier. Edmond served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1958 to 1964. Edmond was a Foreman employed by Tucker Plastics in Leominster for several years until his retirement.

Edmond was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. He enjoyed playing board games and cards, his favorites being Checkers and Solitaire. Edmond also enjoyed working on cars and repairing anything that may be mechanically wrong. But the time he loved the most was spent with his family.

Edmond is survived by his son, Edmond R. Cormier, Jr., and his wife Erika of Royalston; a grandson, Michael Cormier; a brother, Leo Cormier of Gardner; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife of 51-years, Mary Anne Cormier, who died in 2016; two brothers, Ronald and Edgar Cormier; a sister, Lorraine Pulaski; and a great-grandchild, Willow.

Calling Hours will be held Monday, September 13, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or on their website at (www.stjude.org). Please reference in memory of Edmond R. Cormier, Sr.