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25th Annual Christmas to Remember

in Memory of Gerry Cormier

by Susan Butler

King St. Elementary Choir

Gerry Cormier
Twenty-five years ago, Mayor House, Women’s Transition House, years later and with the help of
Gerry Cormier, who was always and St. Mary’s Christmas Hampers. Miramichiers we have been able to
known for bringing people together The highlight of his show was singing keep Gerry’s memory alive. Gerry
and being a bridge builder, organized the song “There are Angels Among died June 20th, 2016, at the age of 66.
a special fundraiser for three of his Us” with the elementary school choir. He was a very popular mayor and a
favorite charities. It was an afternoon When he had a bout with cancer and good friend.
of Christmas music featuring was unable to do the concert, I This year’s concert will be held
children’s choirs, soloists, duets, and stepped in for him and promised I on Sunday, December 10th, 2pm at
various ensembles. The money raised would keep this event going. St. Mary’s church, 360 Newcastle
was divided between the Youth It is hard to believe it is now 25 Blvd. The program will feature King
St. Elementary Choir under the
direction of Emily Comeau, Max
The Villagers Choir
Aitken Academy Primary Choir under
the direction of Alison Gallant, The
Villagers under the direction of Lois
McKinnon, Elizabeth Shatford, David
Bunnell, Audrey Mclaughlin, Dawn
Patterson, Brent Munn, Miramichi
Fiddlers, Donna & Tyrone Hubbard
and Susan Butler.
Admission is a free will offering.
Donations can be made in advance in
memory of a loved one by etransfer to
susanbutler@xplornet.com or call
Susan at 506-622-1780. All names of
those in memory will be printed on
the program.

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