Obituary
Armand Paul Fortier, long time resident of Chase, BC, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022, at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Rosemarie (Bourque) in 2008 and his son Maurice in 1989. He leaves to mourn his passing Pauline (Larry Bishop), Celine, Paul (Linda), Pierre (Pat), Louise (Richard Marshall), Bob (Michelle), Yvonne (Darren Johnston), Dianne (Robert Grimes), Vivianne, Bernard (Ama) and Francie plus over sixty grandchildren, great grandchildren and also great, great grandchildren.
Armand was the third oldest of 12 children in the family of Wilfred Fortier and Clara Boulet. He was born in Dunrea, MB on April 28, 1930, where he grew up and worked. In the autumn of 1949, he came to Alberta to visit his cousins, the Chabot family in Spirit River. He met Rosemarie Bourque, and they were married in Dawson Creek, BC on April 9, 1951. They lived in Dunrea, where Armand worked for Norbert Carney until 1954. They returned to the Peace River country to farm for the next ten years. In 1964, they moved to High Level, AB where Armand worked in sawmills until 1978. By this time, Armand was well established in saw filing. The family had grown to 12 children and 11 grandchildren. They much enjoyed the north country, but always said they’d move south eventually.
In June 1978, the chance came to follow the Boucher clan to High Prairie, from there they moved to Barrhead in 1978. Armand worked in the sawmill in Barrhead until 1983 when he began saw filing independently, and also building custom furniture. Armand and Rose moved to Chase, BC in 1985, where they enjoyed the rest of their lives house-boating, and entertaining friends and family. Armand lived a huge life enjoying golf, curling, card playing, music and working in his wood shop. He was often seen riding his bike with his dog in the basket. Armand was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and received accolades for his community service. He also assisted in the construction of the Catholic Church in Chase.
Funeral services for Armand will be Thursday, October 20 at 2:00 pm at the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church at 1200 Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Armand Paul Fortier April 28 1930 October 11 2022 (age 92)..
Death notice for the town of: Salmon Arm, Province: Colombie britanique