Yvon Fortin
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Yvon Fortin regrets to announce his passing, which occurred on June 22, 2026, at the Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 87 years old.
Born on February 19, 1939, in Quebec City, he was the son of the late Auguste Fortin and the late Berthe Nadeau.
He leaves to mourn:
His beloved spouse, Carole Nadeau;
His children: Éric Fortin (Sandra Gravel), Denis Fortin (Jenny Gonzales), Daniel Fortin, Pascal Fortin (Karine Liola), Kevin Fortin (Anik Coulombe), and Vicky Fortin;
His stepchildren: Nathalie Ross (Michel Caron), Annie Ross (Christian Paquet), and Yan Ross (Marie-Ève Morency);
His twelve grandchildren: Rebecca Fortin, Laury Fortin, Marianne Fortin, Elsa Fortin, Cédrick Fortin, Xavier Fortin, Yohan Fortin, Zoé Fortin, Mahélie Paquet, Zack Paquet, Jonathan Ross, and Samuel Ross;
His brothers André and Jacques, his sister Lise, as well as his close friends, Rosaire Isabelle and Ghyslaine, Michel Blouin and Carole Bourassa.
He will be remembered for his funny anecdotes, his smile, his contagious humor, and his love for life, travel, and camping. He particularly enjoyed nature, flowers, gardening, and birds.
Funeral details
Visitation and condolences
Domaine de Maizerets (Room 100)
2000 Montmorency Blvd., Quebec City, QC G1J 5E7August 19, 2026 from 11:00 to 12:00
Reception
Domaine de Maizerets
2000 Montmorency Blvd., Quebec City, QC G1J 5E7August 19, 2026 from 12:00 to 14:00
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to warmly thank the staff of the palliative care team at CLSC de Limoilou, as well as the nursing staff at the Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus, for the excellent care provided, their compassion, and their support.
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