Clifford A. Cormier

Clifford A. "Kip" Cormier, 72, of Sanford, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at his residence.Kip was born in Sanford on March 5, 1937 to P. Clifford and Evelyn Libby Cormier and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 1955. In 1960 he married Joyce Normandeau and together the couple raised two sons. He retired from the U.S. Navy Submarine Service after serving for 23 years. After serving in the military Kip went to work as a supervisor for CYRO for 17 years. After leaving there he went on to work for 10 years in maintenance at St. Ignatius Church in Sanford.Kip made friends very easily and was always ready with a helping hand. He never encountered obstacles that he was unable to resolve. He was very meticulous in his work and took pride in keeping St. Ignatius Church and cemetery in pristine condition. He was very handy and could fix or do most anything that he put his mind to. Kip's friendly personality left a lasting imprint on those who knew him. His love of family was evident and he always enjoyed family gatherings and outings. He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Joyce Cormier of Sanford; two sons, Clifford and his wife Donna (Caron) of Sanford and Stephen of Sanford; four grandchildren, Heather and Kayla Cormier of Kennebunk, Benjamin Cormier of Boston and Derek Cormier of Orono and two siblings, Douglas Cormier and his wife Dottie (Burrows) of Cumberland and Marilyn Dinardo of Sanford. A private graveside service with full military honors will be held at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Beacon Hospice, 54 Atlantic Place, South Portland, ME 04106.Arrangements are through Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home in Sanford.To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.