Obituary of Henri-Paul Fortier

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Henri-Paul Fortier at the age of 88 years. Henri-Paul passed away peacefully at Whispering Pine Place in Canwood with his family by his side on March 2, 2012. Henri-Paul was born on April 19, 1923 on a farm near Debden. He attended school in Mattes until grade 8, and then went to College St. Jean in Edmonton for 1 year. Henri-Paul started farming with his parents at a young age, married in 1951, raised 6 children and farmed until his retirement in 1982. Henri-Paul was active in his church and participated in many cultural and community events. He also liked camping, fishing, playing his harmonica, singing songs and spending time with his family. Henri-Paul Fortier will be lovingly remembered and missed by: his loving wife of 60 years, Alice Fortier, his loving children: Alfred (Aline) Fortier of Debden, SK and their children: Dorian (Lindsay), Dominic, Darcy; Yvonne (Barry) Worman of Buena Vista, SK and their children: Nicole (Jason) Tiller, Chris, Joanne (Marco) Melchiorre, Eric (Mellisa); Celine (Adrien) Beaulac of Debden, SK and their children: Rachelle (Denny) Little, Jillian (Norm) Poirier and David; Aurelie (Keith) Poelzer of Saskatoon, SK and their children: Natalie and Michael (Jenna); Vincent (Lynn) Fortier of Calgary, AB and their children: Gloria and Johnathon; Diane (Sandy) Carey of Martensville, SK and their children: Danielle and Devin, his great grandchildren: Aidan & Madeline Tiller, Matteo & Annabella Melchiorre, Beau & Dyllan Little, Alex and Noah Poirier; his siblings, Wilfred, Sr. Lorette, Roger, Sr. Therese, Sr. Bernadette. He is predeceased by: his parents, Pierre & Rose-Anna, his brothers, Gerard, Leo (Marguerite) and Roland (Therese), his sisters, Marie-Blanche (Henri) and Sr. Aurore, his sister-in-law, Cecile, his grandchild, Sheena Fortier. Prayer Service for Henri-Paul was held Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 ~ 7:30 pm from the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 ~ 1:30 pm from the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church in Debden, Saskatchewan. Henri-Paul's final resting place is the Debden Cemetery. Henri-Paul had a Knights of Columbus honor guard. Donations in Henri-Paul's memory may be made to the Whispering Pines Lodge - bus fund. Condolences will be forwarded to the family. Ed Beaulac entrusted with arrangements.