Leslie S. Fortier, Sr. age 88 of Halifax, formerly of Brockton, died Monday August 6, 2012 at Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital after a period of failing health. Les was born and raised in Brockton a son of the late Peter and Ethel (Stearns) Fortier. He lived in Brockton for many years before moving to Halifax Mobile Home Estates 20 years ago.
During WWII Les served in the Army Air Corps with the 410th Bomb Group in Europe. He retired from Bird & Sons in Walpole and had also worked at Canton and Paramount Cleaners. Les loved playing bingo and the socialization it provided. He also enjoyed gardening and lawn care. He was a longtime member of the VFW and locally at Post 1046 in Brockton. He was also a member of the Teamsters Union Local 25.
Leslie is survived by a daughter Cheryl A. Wise and her husband Ralph of West Bridgewater and a son Leslie “Lee” Fortier, Jr. of Onset. He leaves two granddaughters Christina Woodlock of Middleboro and Candace Roy of Taunton and five great grandchildren. He was the brother of Lorraine Perry of Taunton, Charles Fortier of Newport, RI and the late Herb Fortier, Eleanor Robinson and Elsie Barnes. He leaves many nieces and nephews and his former wife Arlene (Metcalf) Fortier of Brockton.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Friday 10 am-12 noon followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.