FORTIER, Jean-Marie 71 years, peacefully at Windsor Regional Western Campus, on Monday, March 24, 2003. Beloved husband and best friend of Therese (nee Cousineau) of 51 years. Loving father of Jacqueline of Fort Lauderdale, Jacques of Windsor, Jeanne of Calgary, Jean-Pierre and wife Cheryl of Windsor. Loving Grandpapa of Elizabeth Fortier, John, Lisa, Jennifer, Michelle Regier, Patrick and Joseph Fortier. Great-grandpapa of Ariel, Taylor and Karley Fortier, Joshua and Matthew Regier. Dear brother of Renaud Fortier and wife France, Clement and wife Murielle, Jocelyne and husband Kenny Arsenault. Predeceased by sister Dorothee Trudell (1995). Jean was a member of La Fondation Des Francos Ontarians, Place Concorde, Club Alouette, Windsor Yacht Club, Club de l'Age d'Or Jean-Paul II, Saint Jerome. First manager of Club Alouette, Underwriter for L'Economie Mutual Life Insurance, Owner of Wyandotte Collision, Tecumseh Metal Products, McInnis Material Handling Systems, Brant Castings, Kardinal and N.H.S. in Dresden, and recently Marketing Director for Mini Mobile Storage. Visitation Thursday, March 27 from 7-9 p.m., Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 9:15 a.m. from Janisse Bros-Marcotte Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Ave. (253-5225) to St. Jerome Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Entombment at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions to the Jack & Jill Children's Centre at 812 S.W. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, 954-760-7981 attention Ann McElwain, also CCAC of Windsor. A tree will be planted in memory of Jean-Marie Fortier in the Janisse Bros-Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held September 28, 2003. All are welcome. The family invite you to sign the Book of Condolences and share your memories at www.obituariestoday.com