A Day of Good News and Bad News

Mike Cormier was a friend of ours from high school. He was a talented musician and was one of the performers at our wedding in 1985. We are so sorry that he passed away so young, and so tragically. Hope you are looking down on us all and know we feel sadded by your loss.
Michael J. Cormier
May 8, 1961 - January 24, 2008


Birth Place: Tampa, Florida
Resided In: Salem & Peabody
Visitation: Saturday, February 2, 2008 Details
Services: Saturday, February 2, 2008 Details
Cemetery: Cedar Grove Cemetery Details




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.


Now on to better news of the day-- the article I wrote about my late Mother was published in today's Danvers Herald. Page 4 and I got my own byline and they want me to write more in the future on a range of subjects! I am so delighted! The article will be online later and I'll post a link.

Also good news-- Sarah Brown is back and looking great! Maybe the show will perk up. It's just too bad they had to let so many other actresses go to pay for Sarah's return. Tight times financially for soaps.

Finally, very good news about Brit Spears going in for medical care. Perhaps she can be saved after all!!!!!

Laura
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