Obituary of Russell J.P. Cormier

Peacefully, surrounded with his family, at his residence on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Frances Cormier for 59 years. Treasured father of (the late Jim Cormier) Michele Beaudoin, Colette Cormier and Brad Cormier. Also cherished by his grandchildren Russell, Marcel and Colette. Dear brother of Wilfred Cormier and Germaine Cormier. Loving father-in-law of Robert, Ron, Cindy and Blaine. Predeceased by brothers Bernie and George Cormier. Russell served 32 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Regiment Association and the Korea Veterans Association of Canada. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A Royal Canadian Regiment Service will then be conducted at 1:30 p.m., with a funeral service immediately following. Private family interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto on Friday. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Russell are asked to consider The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum.