Rick Cormier

Gardner- Rick J Cormier, 55, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home after a sudden illness. He leaves his mother, Patricia A. (Phelps) Streeter of Westminster; two brothers and a sister, Michael Cormier of Westminster, Sharon Cormier of Fitchburg and Steven Cormier and his wife Lauri of Boylston: three nieces, Michaela, Elizabeth and Lorissa; three nephews, Joe, Ben and Tim; four step-brothers; one step-sister and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Ulrice Cormier and his step-father, Elmer (Curly) Streeter. Rick was born in Gardner on May 31, 1965 and was a 1984 graduate of Oakmont Regional High School. He worked for many years in maintenance in the hotel industry. Rick had a love of gardening and plants and enjoying watching movies. He was an artist and collector of fine jewelry and shared his passions by gifting his “finds” generously with others. Rick’s favorite place was the beach, especially the Cape and Provincetown where he spent many vacations with family and close friends. He also found joy in baking and spent most of the pandemic baking banana bread and chocolate chip cookies for his family, friends, neighbors and anyone else he could find! Rick loved spending time with his cat Sadie, his family and his circle of close, longtime friends. He will be remembered by all as a kind and gentle soul with a crazy sense of humor. Rick's funeral services will be held privately. To leave an online condolence visit www.mackfamilyfh.com Mack Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MA 01440 has been entrusted with Rick's funeral arrangements. Funeral Directors, Kevin J. Mack and Walter C. Taylor