Br. Gerard Cormier attended the Marist Juniorate in Tyngsboro, MA before entering the Marist Brothers in 1943. He attended the Novitiate in Poughkeepsie, NY and graduated from Marist College with a BA in English. He made his Perpetual Profession in 1950 and took the Vow of Stability in 1960.
He began his teaching career at St. Joseph's High School in Lowell, MA (1948-1951) and continued his teaching career at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx (1951-1954), St. Ann's Academy in NY (1954-1957) and Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood (1957-1991). He is fondly remembered by generations of track athletes as a great coach and moderator.
He become a renowned Artist and had many of his paintings featured in numerous Art Exhibits.
Since 2015, he was a vibrant member of the Champagnat Hall Community in Bronx, NY. During his time at Champagnat Hall, he helped coordinate an annual Art Show which showcased numerous Art mediums featuring the works of many Artists within our USA Province.