LEE - Frederick O. Cormier, 85, formerly of Lee, died at his home on Friday, September 26, 2014. Born on August 14, 1929 in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of Joseph and Madeline Gaudette Cormier. Mr. Cormier was educated in Hinsdale Schools. Following graduation he entered the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne in Korea, where he received 4 Battle stars and 1 Arrowhead. He was honorably discharged in August 1952 from the 82nd Airborne Division. Upon completion of his military service, Mr. Cormier worked for Berkshire Armored Car Service, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and Petricca Construction Company, retiring as a Concrete Mixer Driver. He married his wife, the former Doris A. Rossi, on October 12, 1957 and they celebrated 42 years of marriage until her death on November 2, 1999. Mr. Cormier is survived by his son, Craig A. Cormier of Covington, GA, as well as three daughters; Kathleen A. Wallitsch and her husband, Stephen, of Scituate, RI, Karen M. Kates and her husband, Kenneth, of Cranston, RI, and Nancy L. Stevens and her husband, David, of Pittsfield, MA. He also leaves six grandchildren; Christina, Michael, Tyler, Lauren, Joshua and Erica, and a sister, Jean Biggart, of Dalton, MA. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by his brothers Clarence and Raymond. Funeral services for Fred Cormier will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 9:15 AM from the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church in Lee at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, September 30 from 4-7 pm at the Funeral Home. Friends wishing may make memorial donations to Dalton Ambulance and Rescue in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.

Visitation Details

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 10:00am, St. Mary's Church

Interment Details

Fairmount Cemetery