James M. Cormier
December 9, 1953 – September 25, 2024
Relatives and friends attended visiting hours for James M. Cormier, on Wednesday, October 2 in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home today, Thursday, October 3rd at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. At 70 years of age, James (Jimmy) Cormier passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in the peaceful surroundings of his home in Hudson, NH. Born in Dover, NH, Jimmy grew up in Chelsea and attended Chelsea High School before joining the National Guard. As a young man he did mechanical and construction work, eventually working for the National Parks Service as a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader. He found his calling there, enjoying the camaraderie of his colleagues and the beautiful surroundings of the Saugus Iron Works. .Jimmy was widowed twice, first by Pauline (Comeau) Cormier and then by Cynthia (McGill) Cormier, both originally from Chelsea. He is survived by his stepsons Christopher Mercer of Derry, NH and John Mercer of Hudson, NH and stepdaughters Angela Lepore of Chelsea and Kelly Lepore of Ft. Worth Texas. He was the cherished brother of Joan Cormier of Ladysmith, Virginia, Janice and Angus MacDonald of Methuen, Walter and Barbara Cormier of Everett, Daniel Cormier and Marta Priftis of Falls Church, Virginia, and his brother-in-law Robert Young of St. Albans, West Virginia. Jimmy was predeceased by his sisters, Catherine Mahoney and her husband, Joseph of Methuen and Mary Young of St. Albans, West Virginia, and brothers Richard Cormier and John Cormier, both of Chelsea. He was a proud Papa to Christopher, Jr., Lily, Chloee, Joey, Chayse, Mason, Bentley, KJ, Antonio and Bridget. James is fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, especially the gang at the Nan King in Hudson, his niece, Haley Mealey, and his special bromance buddy, George. Jimmy had a personality as big as his voice but not quite as large as his laugh. Stories abound of the misadventures of the Cormier boys, especially the four youngest, who were as close in friendship as they were in age. He was incredibly handy, working as a mechanic, carpenter and handyman throughout his life. If Jimmy couldn’t fix it, he knew a guy. He made friends easily, sharing laughs and adventures over a Heineken and a smoke. He was fortunate to have had two great loves, building a family with Pauline and later enjoying retirement with Cindy, whose daughters adopted him as their own. Until recently, he had breakfast every weekend with his lifelong friend, Guy, and was heartbroken when he passed before him. Jimmy’s passing leaves a hole in the hearts of so many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give To send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFH.com.