It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Gilles Fortin at the Timmins and District Hospital, in the early morning hours of May 21st, 2023 at the age of 75.
He leaves behind his loving wife Jackie and their two children Ann Turgeon (Mike) and Michael Fortin, and two grandchildren, Danielle Turgeon (Willow) and Jacob Fortin. He also leaves behind one precious great-granddaughter Addilyn Fortin.
Also left to mourn are his brother Serge Fortin (Carole) and his sisters Marlice Macleod and Tammy Macleod (Hal). He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, his nieces and nephews, and many aunts and uncles.
Predeceased by his mother Judith Macleod, his father Paul Emile Fortin, his step-father Don Macleod, his sister Denise Hubert, as well as his brothers Jacques Fortin and Jean Paul Fortin.
The family will receive friends and family at the Mountjoy United church Friday May 26th from 11:00 am -12:00 p.m. for a celebration of life. Lunch will be served between 12:00-2:00 pm.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to LESSARD-STEPHENS Funeral Home. Remembrance donations to the Timmins and District Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.