Gordon Charles FORTIER

Gordon Charles Fortier February 09, 1924 - September 09, 2004 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax) FORTIER, Gordon Charles - 80, Elmsdale, passed away peacefully September 9, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. He was born February 9, 1924, in Montreal, Que., a son of Joseph and Ethel (Moffat) Fortier. He was the sole survivor of a Lancaster crash returning from a bombing mission during the Second World War. Afterwards he continued his career serving in the air force. Loved and cherished by those he leaves behind: wife of 60 years, Christina; daughter, Patricia Best (Fred); granddaughter, Andrea Deschenes; sister, Gladys Andrews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Sandra Deschenes; brothers, Ernest and Raymond Moore. Legion service, Branch 133, followed by a memorial service to be held in United Baptist Church, Elmsdale, on Tuesday, September 14, at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. Those wishing may make a donation to The Lung Association, Canadian Cancer Society or Elmsdale United Baptist Church. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com