Irving R. Cormier

Irving R. Cormier, 66 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in Rapid City, South Dakota on July 27, 2015. Irving is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Carol (Wilcox) Cormier; his son, Joel R. Cormier and his significant other Rebecca of Worcester; his daughter, Judi Cormier-Harrington and her husband Matthew of Spencer; his brother, Paul "Butchy" Cormier of Vermont; two beloved grandchildren, Joseph Cormier of Worcester and Nicki Cormier of San Diego; a step-granddaughter, Audrianna Harrington of Spencer; his companion, Marianne Pomeroy of Worcester, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a brother, Edward "Peanut" Cormier, Jr. and a sister, Pearl Roberts. Irving was born in Worcester, a son of the late Edward A. and Leona C. (Soucie) Cormier, Sr. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and has lived here all his life. Irving worked as a supervisor for National Grid for 40 years, retiring in 2009. He was an avid hunter, a motorcycle enthusiast, a member of the Indian Lake Watershed and loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He also enjoyed running and ran in numerous Boston Marathons receiving many medals. A period of calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To share your thoughts and memories of Irving, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com.