Micheal Joseph Cormier

When we worked together at the agency, Michael always took the time for a friendly chat. With a smile that rarely faded, he not only brightened difficult days, but also guided us with incredible patience and wisdom. Michael's kind nature as well as many words of wisdom will always be remembered.

A donation has been made to The Alzheimer’s Society Southwest Partners. Message from the donator: Our deepest condolences to Janet and family for your loss. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

A donation has been made to Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners. Message from the donator: Homebound in Stratford, I am sorry to have missed the sending off for a treasured friend — a wholesome and delightful person whose knowledge and wisdom I valued both personally and professionally. I will remember him for years of helping me as a recent immigrant and single mother navigate the Canadian social and legal system; his boldness in standing up for issues surrounding truth and justice for those on society’s margins; for hosting a book club at his home that fostered deeper learning about matters of faith and theology. But mostly, I will remember Mike as a loving and devoted family man who guided his children into growing to be happy achievers now living exemplary and fulfilling lives. Our faith teaches that we will rise again. In the meantime, Mike, may the angels escort you into a most fitting place for your eternal rest.

A donation has been made to Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners. Message from the donator: Sending love to you and your family Tams XO

I worked with Michael for many years at the London CAS. I will always remember him for his kindness, compassion and wisdom. He was such a light in the world, especially in this difficult line of work. He really cared about people and he always took time to chat with me or say hello. I will really miss him. Sending love to his family that he always spoke fondly of.

I worked with Michael at CAS. He was truly a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He made himself known to the staff by taking time to just talk, often joking and being a personable man. He was a strong advocate for those in need. My thoughts and prayers for his family.

I had the pleasure of working with Mike at Parkwood. Condolences to the family.

A donation has been made to Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners.

A donation has been made to Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners. Message from the donator: Janet and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Hold on to all those wonderful memories. Dan and Joan Hadgraft

We were so sorry to hear about Mike. We will remember him as a kind and loving husband and father. Our love and sympathy go out to your entire family. We remember the family reunion where Mike was a fun and interesting guy to chat with and as you say had a great sense of humour.

Mike was my colleague at Western, and we maintained contact off and on thereafter. He was a completely dedicated lawyer, and a devoted law professor. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Growing up with the Cormiers I remember seeing your dad as a kid. One particular memory I have is being at Tammy’s (must have been grade 3-6) and your dad getting a call from your mom, then racing upstairs to start a bath for her saying she needed one when she got home today. That still sticks with me today as such an act of love. More recently when working at fire roasted coffee downtown in London, your dad would often be one of the first customers of the day. A coffee for here, he would sit or stand at the window seats and talk 90% of the time he was in the shop. Always a good conversation, often times a small debate about health and safety (what I was studying at the time), sometimes about a recent event, or a small chat about what one of his kids was up to, but always with a smile and I often had a new perspective to consider at the end. I looked forward to seeing him. My heart goes out to all of you during this time of loss, I am so very sorry to hear the news. Marika

Janet, We will remember Michael as a soft spoken gentle man at SLR. You always showed him compassion and humour. Perhaps he would enjoy reading my take on life. LIFE IS LIKE A JOURNEY ON A TRAIN. Life is like a trip on a train with its stations, changes, routes and accidents. At birth we boarded the train and met our parents believing that they would always travel with us. The train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, greetings and fond farewells. The mystery to everyone is that we do not know at which station we ourselves will have to step down. “People plan and God laughs”. We must try and live the best way we know how. It is important to do this because when our time comes for us to step down we should leave beautiful memories for those who will travel on the train of life. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train leaving us on this journey all alone. As time goes by other people will board the train and they will be significant. Our siblings, friends, children, and if you are most fortunate the love of your life. When you lose a parent you lose the past; when you lose a spouse you lose the present; when you lose a child you lose the future and when you lose a friend you lose part of yourself. Condolences, Len & Ella Lesser

Janet and family, so sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. Enjoyed our many discussions as part of the Social Justice Committee. May he rest in peace.

Michael did, indeed, love learning, and because of that he joined Seniors Learning in Retirement (SLR London) a few years ago. I had the pleasure of being in a few discussion groups with him and always enjoyed my interactions with him on those occasions, and social events. He listened carefully, always had a well-thought-out opinion on whatever topic we were discussing, and delivered those opinions clearly and kindly. I speak on behalf of many of the SLR members when I say how much he has been missed recently. Our sympathies go out to his wife, children, and extended family members.

Dear Janet and Family We were very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was someone who lived out his faith through his kind and caring actions. We hope that your cherished memories and the support of your family and friends will give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Delores and Michael’s family: Our sincere sympathies for your loss. Roger & Fabienne Boudreau Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.