Clarence Cormier
Clarence J. Cormier (July 14, 1930 – April 26, 2012) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1982 to 1987, as a Progressive Conservative member for the constituency of Memramcook.[1] He was minister of education from 1982 to 1985,[2] and was the first Acadian to occupy that position.[1][3] He is also a former mayor of Dieppe, New Brunswick.[4][3]
Clarence Cormier | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Memramcook | |
| In office 1982–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Malenfant |
| Succeeded by | Greg O'Donnell |
| Mayor of Dieppe | |
| In office 1977-1983 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Malenfant |
| Succeeded by | Bill Malenfant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1930 Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick |
| Died | April 26, 2012 (aged 81) Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick |
| Spouse(s) | Bernette Cormier |
| Children | 4 |
References
- Office of the Premier (27 April 2012). "Premier's statement on death of Clarence Cormier". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- Basque, Maurice (1998). "Répertoire des députés provinciaux, 1784 - 1991" (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "CLARENCE CORMIER 1930-2012 (Obituary)". Chartersville Funeral Home. April 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
the first Acadian named Minister of Education for the Province of New Brunswick
- Guide Parlementaire Canadien (in French). P.G. Normandin. 1983. p. 814.
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