Raymond G. Fortin, 81, of Derby Line, VT passed away suddenly on November 14, 2021 in Derby Line, VT. He was born on November 25, 1939 in Beebe, VT to the late Louis and Anna-Marie (Fontaine) Fortin. He married Gloria Durocher May 13, 1961.  Gloria passed in 2007.

Raymond worked on the family farm through the 60s and 70s and Columbia Forest Products.  Raymond then settled in to work at Butterfields/Tivoly for 30+ years as a machinist, an operator and in the Maintenance Dept. He also worked part-time at Community National Bank in the evenings.

On October 10, 2015, Raymond married Sharon Powers who survives him. In retirement, Ray worked part time for the Michaud Manor, and Bond Auto Parts, now O'Reilly Auto Parts. Raymond also was a volunteer at North Country Hospital. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Raymond loved to walk, snowshoe around the old family farm, work in his woodshop, and garden.  In his earlier days, he loved snowmobiling and coached little league baseball. He was an avid sports fan loving the New York Yankees and the Montreal Canadiens. Raymond loved spending time with family and friends.

Ray is survived by his children: Denis (Eli) Fortin of Morgan, VT, Daniel (Linda) Fortin of Derby, VT, Teresa Nelson (Scott Davidson) of Williston, VT, Laura Fortin of Orleans, VT, Carole Fortin of Colchester, VT and Debra (Ron) Beauchesne of Derby, VT, stepchildren, Deborah McCormick (Russ Ingalls) of Newport, VT, Cynthia Royer (Noel Pixley) of Barton, VT and Susan Larose (Chad Robey) of Florida.  He is survived by his grandchildren: Chelsea, Addie, Brooke, Brock, Doug, Dylan, Dale, Rebecca, Mechelle, Timothy, Anna, Marissa, Olive and Opal, Randi-Alison, and Devin as well as numerous great grandchildren.  He is survived by his brothers Rene (May) Fortin of Holland, VT, and Robert (Christine) Fortin of Derby, VT, sister Germaine (Bill) Gosselin of Derby Line, VT, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his grandchildren Brandon and Casey, sisters Rita Dagesse, Yvonne Lacroix, Lucienne Blais, and brothers Lucien Fortin, Lionel Fortin, baby brother Fortin, and his wife, Gloria Durocher Fortin.

Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral at 11:00 AM on Saturday November 20, 2021 at the St. Edward's Catholic Church, 250 Main Street, Derby Line. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Raymond's memory to the Mater Dei Parish, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855 . Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service locally family owned and operated.