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Barbara Fortier Obituary
She was born in Rockville, Oct. 19, 1930, daughter of the late Charles and Annette (Rothe) Yanke. She grew up in Hartford and graduated from Weaver High School with the Class of 1948. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Alfred H. Fortier in 1952 and they moved to Ellington shortly thereafter, where she has lived for over 65 years. She was a member of the Vernon Congregational Church. Barbara was a loving and generous woman. She enjoyed crafts, cooking, baking, and family scrabble tournaments. She took great pride in her home and was an organized and independent woman. Barbara enjoyed traveling with her husband Alfred in their retirement years.
She leaves her daughter, April Rich and her husband, Myles, of Willimantic.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Ladd & Carmon Funeral Home, 19 Ellington Ave., Rockville.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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Memories and Condolences
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Petra Hartmann
August 16, 2018
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 best rhubarb crumble I've ever eaten and a very happy heart. Rest In Peace Barbara.
August 13, 2018
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.
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