Arthur J. Fortin

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Arthur J. Fortin, 80, of Juniper Ave., Swansea, formerly of Globe St. and Whipple St., Fall River, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River.
He was the husband of the late Dominica "Mandy" (Tetuan) Fortin.
Born in Warren, RI, the son of the late Arthur Fortin and Marie Louise (Paulhus) Berard Fortin, he lived in Swansea and Fall River for many years.
He was employed by U-Haul Co. for many years.
He was a life member of Leon Caravan # 122, Order of Alhambra and enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
Survivors include a stepson, August Medeiros of Fall River;
a sister, Jeannette Tetuan of Swansea;
a stepsister, Leas Correia of Bristol, RI;
a grandson, Jeffrey Medeiros of Fall River;
3 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was the grandfather of the late Michael Medeiros;
the brother of the late Paul, Charles and Norman Fortin
and the stepbrother of the late Nancy Nadeau, Lorraine Correira and Leo Berard.
His funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River with a funeral mass in St. Mary Cathedral at 10:00. Burial Notre Dame Cemetery.
Calling hours Wednesday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
LARGE PARKING AREA and barrier-free entrance to the rear of funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Anne's Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River MA 02721.