Armand Fortin, 77, of Conestoga Trail and formerly of Spencer died Wednesday, July 15 in Rose Monahan Hospice House after suffering a stroke.

    He leaves his wife of 57 years Rita E. Fortin, four daughters Deborah Johnson and her husband Paul of Atlanta, GA, Anita Trepanier and her husband Ed of East Brookfield, Jeannette Fortin of Spencer, Laura Merwin and her husband Mike of Ware, two sons Michael Fortin and his wife Elizabeth of Sturbridge, Eddie Fortin of Brookfield, a sister Evelyn Upton and her husband Harold of Parker, CO, 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

    Armand was born in Irasburg, VT son of George and Emmercienne Fortin and moved to Spencer in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany from 1952-1954. He worked at F.W. Madigan Corp. in Worcester for 32 years, followed by 10 years in the Spencer-East Brookfield School System before retiring. Armand enjoyed the car races and discussing baseball with his sons. He was the master foreman to all his families building projects. He will truly be missed.

    The funeral will be held Friday, July 17 from J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, North Brookfield Rd., East Brookfield. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.