Barbara-Fortier-Obituary

Barbara Fortier

Ellington, Connecticut

1930 - 2018

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Ellington, Connecticut
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American Cancer Society

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Barbara (Yanke) Fortier, 87, of Ellington, beloved wife of the late Alfred H. Fortier, died peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at her home. She was born in Rockville, CT, on October 19, 1930, daughter of the late Charles and Annette (Rothe) Yanke. She grew up in Hartford and graduated from...

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I have so many wonderful memories of Mrs.Fortier. One in particular is that she introduced me to my all time favorite sugar cookie that I make to this day. My family refers to them as Mrs. Fortier's cookies. She was such a lovely person that always made you feel happy to be in her presence. She was generous and kind, and as a little girl always made me so happy to get an orange popsicle! I'm so grateful to have knocked on her door this past May with my sister to visit her. I left with the...

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.