He was born on Aug. 2, 1933 in St. Romain, Canada to the late Regis and Imelda (Rousseau) Fortin.
He married Fernande (Morin) on June 2, 1962 at St. Honore’ Church in Quebec. She predeceased him in 2013.
As a young man, Andre was a lumberjack in Canada and upstate New York, and operated his own small engine repair business as well. He and his wife moved to the U.S. in 1964, and then opened his business, Fortin Drywall, Inc., in 1967, retiring in 2012.
He is survived by his sons Pierre Fortin, Tom Fortin and wife Raschida, brothers; Albert and Jacque, sisters; Louisette, Clemance, Lucille and Lorette, and step granddaughter Jessica Franklin, husband Rhodni, 4 step Great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. In addition to his parents, Andre was predeceased by 4 brothers.
Calling hours will be held at the Church and Allen Funeral Home at 136 Sachem St. in Norwich on Friday, Nov 15th from 4pm – 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Nov. 16th at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1650 Rte 12 in Gales Ferry at 10am meeting directly at the church. Burial will immediately follow at Avery Stoddard Cemetery in Gales Ferry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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