Real O. Fournier

Lewiston - Real O. Fournier, 86, of Lewiston, formerly of 171 Oxford St., died on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at Marshwood Nursing Home with his family at his side. He was born on October 24, 1926, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Hinse) Fournier. He attended local schools. On July 25, 1964, he married the love of his life Geraldine Lessard. Together they worked and raised their family in the Lewiston Area. Geraldine passed away in 2012. Real was known as a hard worker and was the owner operator of Fournier's Junkyard on the River Road in Lewiston, until selling the business in 1990. He was a member of St. Mary's Parish for many years until its closing. He then became a member of Prince of Peace Parish and attended Mass at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul. He was an active member of several organizations including St. Mary's Cadets, Lewiston & Holy Cross Senior Citizens, Horizon 55, Covenant 50, Knights of Columbus # 106, Pastime Club, 20 M Club, Club Jacques Cartier and Association Canado-Americaine. Real is survived his daughter Pamela Fournier of Lewiston, grandchild Danielle Duval of Lewiston, great-grandchildren: Cami, Adreahnah and Julius Real, nephews: Richard Maheux and Brian Whitten and niece Terry Kelly and Godchild Melissa Carpentier-Lagace. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Geraldine Fournier, his sisters: Rosette Gagne, Adrienne Whitten, Germaine Maheux and Cecile Michaud. You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories with the Fournier family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Visitation will be held Monday from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at The Fortin Funeral Home in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Committal Services will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in Lewiston. A Service of The Fortin Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, Me. 04240. 784-4584.