Marian Rae Fortier

Attleboro – Marian Rae Fortier, 54, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of Arlene G. (Stanlewicz) Fortier of The Villages, Florida, and the late Raymond E. Fortier. Marian was a 1986 graduate of Stoughton High School, she attended the University of Bridgeport, where she studied interior design, Dean College, to peruse a degree in Early Education, Boston College, where she studied Theology and Philosophy, and finally University of Rhode Island for the Master Gardening Program. Marian developed a passion for gardening and went on to design and install many intricate gardens at several of the region’s large estates. In addition to her love of gardening and horticulture, Marian was very creative and artistic. She also enjoyed the outdoors and loved hiking. Above all else, Marian was a devoted and loving mom to her beloved son, Maximillian “Max” Auditore. Marian’s compassion and kindness was not limited only to her family, but was also extended to her...