Carmel J. Fortin, 73, of Notre-Dame, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2019 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born on May 11, 1946 in Ste-Anne-de-Madawaska, he was the son of the late Thaddée and Rose (Martin) Fortin.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Imelda née Cyr; four children: Michel (Anne Soucy), Carmel Jr (Maja Zivic), France Fortin-Surette (Roger), and Mélanie Fortin (Darryl Barkhouse); nine grandchildren: Pascale, Lydia, Simon, Marc-Alexandre, Alexi, Frédérick, Tristan, Félix, and Gabriel; his sisters and brothers: Rhéal (Aurore Boutot), Gaëtane St-Germain (late Robert), Jeanne d’Arc Fortin, Marie-Reine "Bunny" Godbout (Raymond), Jacques (Suzanne), and Mona Michaud; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one brother, John.

The family will receive condolences at Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur R.C. Church Slumber Room, 3863 route 115, Notre-Dame from where the funeral will be celebrated on Friday December 27 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Friday from 9 am until time of funeral. Interment will be in parish cemetery. In memory of Carmel, a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society or the CHU Dumont Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com.