Virginia Mary Fortin Obituary
The family of Virginia Mary Fortin of Rumford, Rhode Island announces her passing on September 23, 2026. Virginia, born on November 4, 1926, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred J. Sr. and Mary V. Bessette (Cavanagh); and her brothers, Alfred Jr. (Margaret), John (Mary), Phillip (Gertrude), William (Noella), Gilbert and Paul (Claire).
She is survived by: her brother Gib; her husband Robert G. Fortin; and her children, Diane, Marc (Gretchen), Kevin (Lynda), Andrea (Walter), Roberta (Jonathan), Melanie (Richard), Robert (Jane) and Alison (William).
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Manning-Heffern-O'Neill Funeral Home (220 Cottage St., Pawtucket, RI 02860). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Saint Margaret's Church (1098 Pawtucket Ave, Rumford, RI 02916).
In lieu of flowers, Virginia's family kindly requests donations to Jeanne Jugan/Little Sisters of the Poor (https://littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org), 964 Main St., Pawtucket, RI, 02860, or the Rhode Island Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI, 02907.
