Raymond Fortin Jr.

Raymond Fortin Jr., 77, of Port Charlotte, FL and previously residing in Johnston passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice In-Patient Center, Providence.

He was born in Providence, a son of the late Raymond Fortin Sr. and Ettie Marie (Richards) Fortin. Mr. Fortin was a contractor and owner of Donray Builders until his retirement. He was an Army Veteran during peacetime as a paratrooper with the 11^th Airborne Division.

Raymond was a member of the Smithfield Lodge of Elks #2359 and a former member of the UCT of Johnston. And avid outdoorsman, his passions were Fishing, Mountain Climbing, Canoeing, and Camping. He was a great collector of Antiquities and lover of animals.

He is survived by his four daughters, Debra Fortin-Masse of Port Charlotte, FL; Michelle DuPont and her husband Gary of Barrington; Doreen Reilly and her husband John of Boynton Beach, FL; and Karen Fortin of Cranston. He was the grandfather of Danielle Belluscio, Michael DuPont, Justin Candeias and Isabella Reilly.

He is also survived by his former wife Betty ( Santoro ) Fortin of Johnston and his siblings, Joan Grist of Lehigh, FL; Dennis Fortin in Vermont; and Ettie Marie Courtemache of Johnston.

His visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 3 to 7pm, followed by a funeral service at 7 pm in the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roger Williams Medical Center, 825 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02909.