Laconia---- Yvonne M. “Grammie” Fortin, 88, of 25 Union Avenue, died at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. She was the widow of Oliva H. Fortin, Sr. who died in 1985.
Mrs. Fortin was born August 20, 1922 in Laconia, the daughter of Damase and Souffrenie (Gosselin) Corriveau. She was a lifelong resident of Laconia and was a classroom volunteer at the Holy Trinity Catholic School for many years. She had been employed at the Laconia Hospital for a number of years as a nurse’s aide and also for a number of years as an assistant for Dr. Leahy.
Mrs. Fortin was a communicant of St. Andre Bessette. She was involved with the Foster Grandparents Program at Holy Trinity School from 1985-2011. She loved children and received a number of awards for her volunteer work.
Mrs. Fortin was a member and past president of the Golden Ages at Sunrise Towers for ten years, was a member and President of Dammes de Ste. Anne for over eight years and was a member and President of Dammes Canadoes for over nine years.
Survivors include two sons, Francis E. Fortin and his wife Sandra of North East, Maryland and Oliva H. Fortin, Jr. of Laconia, N.H. and a grandson, Christopher Fortin, of Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Fortin was predeceased by her brother, Lionel, sisters Elise, Marie and Ida.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful people who came to their assistance during this difficult time, such as Community Health and Hospice and the staff and parents of Holy Trinity Catholic School.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-9:00PM, with a Prayer Service at 6:30PM, in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 10:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H.
Burial will be privately held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Holy Trinity Catholic School, 50 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.