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Jean Fortner

January-31-1926 - February-01-2023

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Richard Haberfellner posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Nana Fortner was a ray of sunshine, she was that one person that would put you in her prayers and her prayers were strong. She loved her family, she loved her Senators, she loved music and everyone loved her. A beautiful soul and she will be greatly missed.

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Patricia Burke Carr posted a condolence

Monday, February 13, 2023

Dear Julie, Nancy, Sally, Steve , Mike and families: I am just finding out about your Mom’s passing this instant. I am shocked and surprised. I h ave many, many fond memories of your Mom and your Dad ( and Cecil the cat). Please know that both Curtis and I are sending heartfelt condolences your way with prayers for your strength to journey forward through the coming days. She will be missed. With love from Curtis and Patricia (Burke) Carr.

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Charles O'Neill posted a condolence

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Jean and Harold were friends of my Father and Mother, John and Eileen O'Neill. I had the chance to visit with them on occasions on the farm in Kemptville. My sincere condolences to Julia and Jean's family as well as my brother Michael. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her, Charles O'Neill and Ann Rempel.

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Trudy counter posted a condolence

Thursday, February 9, 2023

So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the Fortner family. Sincerely, Trudy (Zegger) Counter

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Patricia Lamarche posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Julie & John, Dorion and I are very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Mother-in-law. Please accept our deepest condolences. Patti & Dorion Lamarche

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Leah O’Neill posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

I remember the first time I really got to know Jean. Sean and I went with Julia and Michael to her home in Perth for an extended family gathering. Jean was so sweet and welcoming and really funny! And the whole home had such a feeling of warmth and love. My sincere condolences to Jean’s family, and special hugs to my mother-in-law and Jean’s sister, Julia.

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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence

Monday, February 6, 2023

My sincere sympathy to Jean’s family. I first met Jean in 1969 when we drove with Joan Taylor, Gail McAdam, and Dawn Palmer to Ottawa to take Primary Ed courses. There was never a dull moment in the car. Over the years we would visit when we met up with each other. Your dear Mother was such a special lady. You can see that in her eyes. RIP. Blessings

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Grace Armstrong posted a condolence

Monday, February 6, 2023

Dear Julie and family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I loved that Irish twinkle in her eye. You can see it in her picture. If only more people in the world could be like her. May fond memories lighten the burden of the next part of your journey. Fondly, Grace Armstrong

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Paul Collins posted a condolence

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Steve, Mike, Sally, Julie, Nancy and families. My condolences. I knew Jean and Harold Fortner and family as our Perth East Ward neighbours and got to know them well through our friendship with their sons Steve and Mike. Jean was also my sister Marnie's kindergarten teacher. Running into Jean would always brighten one's day. She had such a delightful voice and a wonderful sense of humour. I remember dropping in for several Christmas Eves at the Fortner household and having a great time. The Fortners introduced my brother Pat and I to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire and I recall sharing great seafood with the them at the "Ocean Manoir". I know that it sounds cliche to say - May her memory be a blessing - but I'm sure it will be.

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Steve Posted Feb 5, 2023 at 4:07 AM

Thanks Paul

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Maddie posted a condolence

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the family. Your Mom was one of a kind...so soft spoken always with loads of patience. Very well liked & loved by many who crossed her path. So fondly remembered for all our chats over the years when we had the butcher shop. Hold on to your memories. Madeleine & Roger Desormeaux

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Ann Buchanan posted a condolence

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Julie, Mike, Sally, Steve, Nancy and families, my sincere condolences to you all. Jean was a wonderful teacher who taught me so much about teaching kindergarten. Her stories were priceless and I envied her musical ability with the piano! Her family was so important to her! I often walked home to lunch with Jean discussing our day. She was faith filled , kind and helpful. She will be missed by all especially , you her family. God’s blessings on Jean and her family.

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Linda Henderson-Myers posted a condolence

Saturday, February 4, 2023

My condolences to the Fortner family.

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conroyshafer@gmail.com posted a condolence

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Our sincere condolences to you Mike, Steve, Nancy, Julie and Sally, and all the family. Your mom was a great teacher and a wonderful person. She was always so friendly to all of us. May she rest in peace now. Remember she will always be watching over you. Thoughts & prayers, Dianna & Randy Conroy (Shafer)

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Valerie Kazubinski posted a condolence

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Julie, Steve, Mike, Sally, and Nancy and families, so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was such a special person, sure she will live on in your hearts! Sincere condolences to all of you!!

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Dianne (Noonan) Adam posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

To Mike, Steve, Sally, Julie and Nancy. Sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She sure lived a long life, and touched a multitude of lives. We are all blessed. You have chosen a great picture of her. I have fond memories of going to your house to play. May your Mom always be close in heart and never far from mind. She and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Abbie (Devlin) Campbell posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

So sad to hear of Mrs. Fortner’s passing. I was at student in her Senior Kindergarten class which was also her last year of teaching. I still have fond memories of her teaching and mostly remember the fabulous Kindergarten graduation she put on for our families. We all had a role in singing or reading poetry. And of course she played the piano. It’s was such a special milestone in a child’s life that I know I will never forget thanks to her. Mrs.Fortner was a legacy that touched the lives of so many. So very sorry to her family. Sending love and prayers.

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Richard Frizell posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Sending my most sincere condolences to Jean's family. Rick Frizell Gabriola Island, BC

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Debi Sparks posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Dear Julie and all of Jeans family. Your Mom was one of the loveliest and kind women I have ever had the pleasure to know. I was only a teen when I met her at Teak Hair Fashions where she had her hair done weekly . I continued to run into her over the years and she loved to have a chat. I then saw her almost weekly at Carolina Retirement Suites where I had a client. She was truly one of a kind. Debi Cavanagh Sparks.

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Kathy & Earl Devlin posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Jean's family. She was a wonderful teacher and a special lady. Everyone that knew her or had her as their teacher loved her . Kathy & Earl Devlin

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Marilyn Frizell posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jean's passing I remembered her and Harold when he worked at CP with my Dad so she always had a smile and a little visit. May your many memories get you through the tough days ahead and bring a smile to your face when you think of her.

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Julia Guthrie posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jeans passing, my condolences to you all. She cared so deeply, for her own family as well as others. I will never forget hearing of her praying for my newborn son when he was sick in September, when she was not well herself at the time. Truly so selfless and devoted to her faith. I am thankful to have known her. May she rest in peace.

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Heather Duncan posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Best kindergarten teacher ever, I have wonderful memories of her. Sincere condolences to the family.

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Paulette posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Dear Nancy Julie Sally and family It’s so sad to hear this news Missy Jean will always have such a special place in my heart as will you all All those wonderful get togethers at the ferry when we were kids full of laughter and memories Our parents will forever be in our hearts and memories Hugs to all of you Paulette Saray (Desjardins)

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Rosanna posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Oh my heart is so sad. Jean was such a wonderful lady. I knew her while she was at Carolina Retirement Residence where I work as a server. I looked forward to seeing and talking with her whenever I worked. My condolences to her family and friends. She is now in God's hands. RIP Jean. ❤️

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Melissa posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

I'm so sorry to you all for the loss of such a lovely lady. I remember Jean being kind, generous, and strong. She had such a lovely smile and loved to laugh. She made the most delicious baked goods, especially her lemon squares. Jean was such a wonderful person to be around. I will cherish all those memories. My sincerest condolences to Jean's family. Melissa H

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Brian and Barb Day posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

To the Fortner family: Our sincere condolences and prayers on the passing of your mother, a great lady, teacher, and an great example for her children and all the children she taught. Barb and Brian Day

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Shane Sullivan posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

My sincere condolences to the entire family on the loss of such a lovely lady. Taught me in Kindergarten and delivered and moved things for her over the last 10 years. God bless her!

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Kathy and Fred Richardson posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Dear Julie and family - Thinking of your family and sending our deepest sympathy.

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Jim Laidlaw posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Mrs. Fortier was my much loved Kindergarten teacher and will always be my favourite teacher ever. Condolences to the family. She was a lovely lady that impacted thousands…

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Patricia Arthur posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Julie and family: Deepest sympathies on your Mom's passing. She was a great teacher and a wonderful lady.

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Chuck & Lauranna Dowdall posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Julie and Family - our deepest sympathies on your mother's passing. She was so compassionate, supportive and did so with a smile that lit up the world. We are better people having had her in our lives.

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Debbie Noonan Lamping posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

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Kathy and Lannie Lowry posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

We are sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was one of the best teachers to grace St. John’s Catholic School. Our deepest condolences to all of Jean’s family.

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Bill and Sandra McCaw posted a condolence

Friday, February 3, 2023

Bill and I are very sorry for your loss. We both have very fond memories of Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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