Obituary of Michael J. Cormier

Michael J. Cormier, 46, of Salem died unexpectedly on Thursday January 24, 2008 after being stricken at his home. Michael was born on May 8, 1961 in Tampa Florida son of the late Edward N. Cormier Sr. and Marian R. (McLeod) Cormier. He graduated from Danvers High School Class of 1979 and resided in Peabody and Salem for many years. Michael designed and installed stain glass windows for many years. He was a personable person who enjoyed alpine skiing, woodworking, the outdoors, listening to music and watching scientific and nature television programs. Michael is survived by his 2 sisters and their husband, Catherine and Joseph Butler of South Hamilton, Sandra and Jerome Strazzulla of Beverly; a brother and his wife, Edward N. Cormier Jr. and Cheryl Cormier of Peabody; a niece, Christie Butler, 2 nephews, Jay Cormier of Ipswich and Kenny Cormier of Peabody. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday February 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church, 140 Lynn St., Peabody. The family will receive family and friends Saturday form 8:45 to 9:40 a.m at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. (new location) Peabody. The interment of his ashes will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Salvation Army, 93 North St., Salem, MA 01970-3963.