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Roger H. Fortier Veteran
May 02, 2017

Obituary

After a courageous fight, Roger passed on May 2nd at Mass General Hospital. Born in Fall River to Henry and Lauretta Fortier, Roger worked diligently every day to provide for his family. Following his time in the U.S. Air Force, Roger enjoyed a successful career at McDonald’s, and later Colonial Wholesale Beverage, while getting his degree at S.M.U.
He will be fondly remembered for watching all the Boston sports teams, enjoying ice cream with his grandchildren and restoring his ‘56 Chevy Bel-Air. He leaves behind his wife of almost 50 years, Geri Berube Fortier, his sons, Doug (wife Erin) and Derren (wife Rachel), his grandchildren, Kady, Justin and Riley, his siblings, Ronald, Jean, and Diane St. Amour.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Sunday, May 21st from 4 - 8 PM at Rachael’s Lakeside, Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s name can be made to the Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Rd. Westport, MA 02790.

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South Coast Boyko Funeral Home
1555 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
508-672-0291