It is with sadness that we the family, announce the death of David Cormier, 70, of College St. Bathurst, which occurred Sunday February 10, 2019, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Donald and Catherine (Peters) Cormier.

Besides his wife, Évangéline (Devreaux) Cormier, he is survived by two children: Nathalie Cormier (Tim) and David Jr. (Elizabeth) both of Bathurst.

His beloved grandchildren: Vanessa, Sebastien, Rebecca and three great-grandchildren: Grace, Lukas and Noah.

Two brothers: Réginald Cormier (Lévis) of Bathurst and Ronald Cormier (Kelly) of Hamilton, ON.

Three sisters: Marguerite Couture (Léonard) and Annette Cormier both of Bathurst and Diane Cormier of Montreal, QC.

Several nieces, nephews and two lifetime friends: Byron McLean and Archie Fowlie.

He was pre-deceased by two brothers: Alcide, Robert and a sister, Marie-Rose.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst on Friday, February 22nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning February 23, 2019 at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Andrew St., Bathurst.  Donations in memory of David to the family would be appreciated.