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Arthur Fortier Obituary

Fortier, Arthur Raoul
Arthur Fortier Passed away on July 3, 2016 at the age of 104 in Scottsdale Arizona. Art was a devoted family man married to Loretta for over 60 years. He worked for the Burlington Railroad for 42 years. Art was a devout catholic, he sang in the church choir and served on outreach programs to visit the sick and elderly for many years. He is survived by his son Donald Fortier. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 7655 E Main St, Scottsdale Arizona at 10:00 on July16th 2016. Art donated his body to science and then will be cremated. The family suggests donations be made to a favorite charity of your choice on his behalf. Rest in peace Art, you will be sorely missed.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 13, 2016.

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Carla

July 19, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Fortier family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Pat

July 14, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. May God grant you the peace spoken of at Jeremiah 29:11. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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