Leo Joseph Cormier Sr.

September 2, 1939 - January 21, 2020

Leo Joseph Cormier Sr., 80, passed away January 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer with his Fiancé of 13 years Cheryl Russell in their home in Hudson, NH. He was born September 2, 1939 in Breau Creek, New Brunswick Canada, he is the son of the late Athanase and Elizabeth (Doucet) Cormier. He was the second youngest of eight children. Leo held an over 30-year long career at BASF in Manufacturing. He was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to country music. Leo is survived and his beloved son: Jason Cormier of Raymond, NH; daughter: Amy Cormier of Clearwater, FL; sons: Leo Cormier of Manchester, NH, David Cormier of Laconia, NH, and Michael Cormier of Durham, NH; sister: Frieda LeBlanc of Waltham, MA; and brother Leandre Cormier and his wife Lorette of Memramcook, NB, Canada. Leo also leaves behind his loving fiancé: Cheryl Russell of Hudson, NH and her family. Children: Matthew Albanese of Hudson, NH, Johnathan Albanese and his wife Hannah Albanese of Londonderry, NH; grandchildren: Hazel and Chloe Albanese both of Londonderry, NH; a very special friend he loved dearly: Ava Pare of Nashua, NH; Cheryl’s mother: Ruth Arsenault of Loudon, NH; and Cheryl’s siblings: Susan Kritter and her husband Paul of Trinity, AL, Lucille Pare and her husband Paul of Nashua, NH, Linda Woosley and her husband Jerry of Trinity, AL, Joanne Edgecomb and her husband Richard of Loudon, NH, and Richard Arsenault and his wife Debra of Dracut, MA. He was predeceased by his three sisters and their husbands: Yvonne Cormier and her husband Ivan, Beatrice LeBlanc and her husband Robert, and Therese Gautreau and her husband Elizee; two brothers and their wives: Albert Cormier and his wife Dora, and Auréle Cormier and his wife Lea; and brother-in-law: Emory Leblanc. In keeping with the family’s wishes, Leo will be honored with a private, intimate memorial.