Bernadette E. Fortin, 89, of Nashua, widow of Roger L. Fortin, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.
Born in Greenville, New Hampshire on April 25, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Yvonne (Fagnant) Paradis. Bernadette attended Sacred Heart School in Greenville and graduated from Assumption Academy in Nicolet, P.Q., Canada.
A resident of Nashua since 1977, Bernadette had been employed as a bookkeeper at Fortin Gage for over 36 years.
She and her husband enjoyed many winters in Fort Myers, Florida. Bernadette was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
In addition to her parents, Bernadette was predeceased by her husband Roger, who passed away February 18, 2006. They were married in July of 1955 and had celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Members of her family include her sons and their wives, Gary R. and Debbie Fortin of Hooksett, and James R. and Amy Jo Fortin of Nashua; four grandchildren, Brianna Fortin, Matthew Fortin and his fiancée Becca LaFlamme, Alley Rae Fortin and Hannah Fortin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Aline Langille of Gardner, MA and Pauline and Arnie Arnhold of Seattle, WA and Gerry Boisse; two step-sisters and their husbands, Geralda and Steve Sears and Irene and Armand Drouin; also nieces, nephews, cousins and her loyal and devoted close friends, Madeline and Shirley. Bernadette was also predeceased by her sister, Laurette Boisse; and her brother, H. Charles Paradis and his wife Dolores.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of the Community Hospice House and Courville at Nashua, for their care, kindness and support to Bernadette.
A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, August 15th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.
