L Fortier
d. January 26, 2005
Léo Fortier
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather on Wednesday January 26, 2005 at the age of 97 years.
Leo was predeceased by his wife Jeanne (nee Goedert) in 1994; son Alfred in 2002; infant daughters Diane and Edith; and by 11 brothers and 3 sisters.
He will be lovingly missed by three children: Lucille (Greg) Gaudet, Paulette (Ben) Gaudet and Denis (Denise) Fortier; one daughter-in-law Mariette Fortier; 18 grandchildren: Glenn (Elaine), Michelle (Alain), Kevin, Eric (Anna), Martin (Manon), Jacqueline, Mark, Edward ( Chantal), Kimberley (Tracy), Danielle (Chad), Bernadette (Curtis), Celeste (Dallas), Jocelyne (Kyle), Stephanie (Kyle), Christopher, Samantha, Jessica and Nicholas; 16 great-grandchildren: Emily, Thomas, Stephane, Bréelle, Justin, Patrick, Eric, Valérie, Christine, Jérémie, Luis, Colby, James, Sera, Brooke and Amy; 3 sisters-in-law Desiree Fortier, Rose Desrochers (Elton Cornock) and Mary Ballegeer; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Leo was born in St. Leon, Manitoba on March 16, 1907. He was the 13th child of a family of 15 children raised by his parents Aime and Exirille Fortier. In 1938, he married Jeanne Goedert and together raised six children. He farmed until 1960, then moved to Somerset and worked for the R.M. of Lorne until 1972 when he retired. Leo enjoyed his fruit trees and gardening, he loved playing cards, watching the Canadiens on TV, car rides and visiting. Pepère's love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was never ending.
The family would like to thank the Homecare staff and the staff of the Notre Dame Foyer, for all their care and attention given to Dad.
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Saturday January 29, 2005 at 7 p.m. with Sister Helene Poiron officiating.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame de La Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset, Manitoba on Saturday February 19, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father Célestin Malengu Mubaya and Father Gerald Labossiere officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.