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Andre Fortier Obituary

FORTIER, Andre P., MD 88, of Biddeford died Thursday evening at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Predeceased by daughter Pauline Briggs of Lexington, MA. Surviving are: 3 daughters: Claire Solman & husband John of Lincoln, MA, Helene Fortier of Biddeford, ME, Marie Fortier Labrecque & husband Ronald of Biddeford, ME. 2 sons: Benoit Fortier & his wife Nancy of Biddeford, ME, Bernard Fortier & his wife Pauline of Lewiston, ME, 18 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Sunday & Monday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at St. Joseph Church 178 Elm St. (Rt. 1) Biddeford, ME. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery Biddeford, ME. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dr. Fortier's memory may be made to St. James School, 25 Graham St., Biddeford, ME 04005.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 18, 2008.

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Sharon Whitten

October 20, 2008

The family of Harley & Florence Grant would like to thank Dr. Fortier for all of the years he looked after their many children. Their 16 children are adults now and have many fond memories of Dr. Fortier over a span of thirty+ years. We will dearly miss him!

Claudette Letendre

October 19, 2008

Dear Family of Andre Fortier...better known to me as Dr Fortier or "Andre". What a loss to the community & to you his family! I have so many serious & humorous memories of your Dad that I will never forget. It was such a pleasure to be able to work with him & at times share memories of his wife, Madeleine & his love & pride of his children.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all but remember that he is in a much better place where he no longer will have pain or loneliness. Love "Letendre", the nurse.
Claudette Letendre, one of his favorite nurses..although he wouldn't admit to me but to did so to my family!

Cynthia(Cindy) Jokinen

October 18, 2008

rest in peace:DR. Fortier. There are not enough words to express what a wonderful doctor and dedicated you were with your patients. you were not a physicain just for the money and what a big heart you have. Mysympathy to the famil. I understand why you loved him so much.

roy and mary paula lydon

October 18, 2008

dear claire, marie and family..we are very sorry to hear of your dear father's death..he had a wonderful long life and i am sure you all have many wonderful memories that will comfort you..be assured of our sympathy and our prayers..the lydon family

Janice Presby (LeBrun)

October 18, 2008

Dear Family, Dr. Fortier was a good man. He and his wife Madeleine were my Confirmation witnesses in 1955 at St Andre's church. Saw him many times after that with my Memere Camire. He was her doctor and she so admired him as a caring and devoted physician. You were all blessed to have him as your Father. "O Most merfciful Jesus, please hold in your loving embrace our beloved ones, who have passed into the everlasting joy of your Heavenly Kingdom. Amen"

Marilyn Poole

October 18, 2008

Helene, My condolences go out to you on the death of your Dad. When we worked together at St. Eulalia in Winchester, I remember many stories you told about your Dad. Know that you and your Dad are in my prayers.
Marilyn P

Patricia Boudreau

October 18, 2008

To all of Dr. Fortier's family I give you my deepest sympathy. I was a patient of his for many years and always found him to be a kind and compassionate man. He went above and beyond what was ask of him as a doctor. He is the meaning of what a doctor should be. I remember a woman and child in his office one day. They were very poor and he did not charge her for the visit. How may doctor's would do that today. Not many. May God walk him down the road to the kingdom of heaven and everlasting life.

Doris and Julian Lambert

October 18, 2008

Dear family, as you know your Dad and your family have been a big part of our family and at this time we share your sorrow and hope you know we will always be here for you. Thank you for letting me share this last week with all of you. Your Dad was a great man and will be forever remembered by the community. Love, Doris and Julian

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