Andrew passed away on Friday, July 14 2017 at the Villa Sormany, formerly of College Street, Bathurst. Andy as he was known to all his friends, was born in 1927 in Beaverbrook, Northumberland County, son of the late Telesphore and Mary Rose Cormier. When Andy was very young his parents moved to a settlement about 15 miles north of Bathurst.
He was born with a great deformity of two club feet and when he was around nine years old he was blessed to come in contact with a great Samaritan named, Joe Dunlop of Bathurst. Mr. Dunlop arranged to have Andy brought to the BathurstHospital to have his feet straightened by a wonderful doctor called, Dr. Coffin. After over one year in the hospital, Mr. Dunlop took him to his home in Bathurst to get the care he would need for a few years, and start to get him educated. Now Andy became the foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop, who have long since left this world, but Andy has never forgotten the great love and kindness he received from them both.
After high school, Andy accepted a position with Kent Sales then a branch of the former W.J. Kent and Company. After nine years at Kent Sales he joined Simpsons Sears, now known as Sears Canada Inc. where he retired after over thirty years of service in 1984.
Andy attended HolyFamilyChurch and was one of the founding members of Monsignor William Varrily Knights of Columbus Council no. 12031. He had great faith in Saint Jude, and claimed to have received a number of miracles from his favorite Saint.
Andy loved hunting and fishing which he did for over 50 years with his great friend Norman Henry.
His is survived by one son, Andrew Marvin, (Rejeanne) of Petit-Rocher; one daughter, Mari-Beth Brimble (Steve) of Nanaimo B.C.; six grandchildren: Christopher, Jamie, Cindy, Tristan, Scott and Craig; loving great grandchildren: Harrison, Malcolm and Colton.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Joan (Salter) Cormier and one son, Micheal Dunlop.
As per Andy's request there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, July 17 2017 at 11 am from the Elhatton Funeral Home Chapel (www.elhatton.com).
Donations may be made to the Special Olympics or charity of your choice.
