Rene J. Fortin

Fortin, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Aline A. (Ratté) Fortin for nearly sixty-five years.

He was the son of the late Aldemand and Victoria (Leonard) Fortin.

Rene started his career as a master plumber working in the family business, A.

Fortin & Sons Plumbing and Heating.

He retired his trade after more than forty years in 1996.

Rene and his late wife enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida and the summers in Canada with family and friends.

He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and had a passion for horses.

Rene loved spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

He is survived by two loving daughters, Susan Fortin of Attleboro and Jacqueline Desorcy and her husband, Ronald, also of Attleboro; two beloved granddaughters, Nicole Nunes of Attleboro and Stephanie Brown of South Bend; seven adoring great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Camryn, Mackenna and Mason Nunes and Emmeline, Ella & Ava Brown; a sister, Irene Cullinan of Connecticut; a cousin/brother, Charles Lapierre of Warwick; three granddogs, Bella, River and Rye and many loved nieces, nephews and wonderful friends near & afar.

He was the brother of the late Robert and Ronald Fortin.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Consolation Church, followed by private interment in Notre Dame Cemetery.

Floral tributes and visitation are respectfully omitted.

Memorial donations to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or to American Heart Association, P.O.

Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, Pawtucket.