Joseph Leo Fortin
SIDNEY – Joseph Leo Fortin, 78, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta following a long illness. He was born in Augusta, on July 5, 1946 a son of the late Gerard J. and Marie Anne (Pare) Fortin.
Joe was a graduate of Cony High School, class of 1966, and was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
He was a US Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War as an F4 Phantom machinist. Joe had been employed at the Veterans Hospital at Togus for 35 years and previously worked for Kirschner’s Meat Packing Company. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS and the Calumet Club.
Joe was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Robert Fortin. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Docile R. (Veilleux) Fortin of Sidney; two sons, Dale A. Fortin of Tualatin, Ore. and Kevin R. Fortin of West Bath, a daughter, Angela Fortin of Glenburn; two sisters, Maria Rita Busque of South Carolina and Marie Anita Fortin of Waterville. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Ellie, Austin, Tyler, and Brady who he loved very much and brought a big smile to his face. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins who he loved very much.
He was very active and enjoyed the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, fishing, hunting, and playing with his grandchildren. Other activities included, dancing, bowling, playing cards, and finding a good bottle of wine.
At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial and committal prayers with military honors will follow in the old Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Dr., Augusta.
Arrangements are under the carer of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Joe’s memory be made to: Maine Veterans Home
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Joseph Leo Fortin
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