Edward B. Fortin

AUBURN- Capt. Edward B. Fortin, retired US Air Force veteran, 86, of Poland passed away on Monday October 21, 2013 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn. He was born on February 3, 1927, the son of William and Anna (Demers) Fortin and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II as a pilot. After serving in the military, he returned to civilian life and went to work in the manufacturing industry. He is survived by his caregivers Doris and Wayne Everett, who took him into their home to live with after his wife passed away. He is also survived by Therese Henson and Sue Tremblay James who were there for our support; three sons and two daughters; also good friends Fred and Ferne LeBlonde. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and two sisters and most recently his loving wife Liane Demers Fortin, who passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2013. The Family wishes to thank the staff at the Hospice House for their tender loving care that was given to Ed. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Fortin- Died in Auburn Monday October 21, 2013. Mr. Edward B. age 86 a resident of Poland. A Funeral Mass honoring Edward’s life will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Committal services with military honors will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Edward’s memory to the Hospice House of Androscoggin 236 Stetson Road Auburn, Maine 04210. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.