Donald J. Fortin Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2021)

Winslow - Donald Joseph Fortin Jr, 73, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2021. He was born in Waterville son of Donald & Priscilla (Violette) Fortin Sr. After graduating from Winslow High School in 1967, he enlisted in the Navy and served for four years on the USS Saratoga. He worked at Bath Iron Works his entire career, building Navy Destroyers recently retiring in July 2020. He also ran a van transportation service for commuters going to work at Bath. Donald had a passion for cars often entering them in car shows around the State of Maine, snowmobiling and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed family gatherings at his sister's homes. In addition to his parents Donald and Priscilla Fortin Sr., Donald was predeceased by his brother Michael Fortin and sister Elizabeth Coonan. Surviving are his children, Sherrilynn Violette Fortin & husband Craig Steiner of Chula Vista, CA, Kimberlee Johnson of Anderson, SC and Ryan Fortin and partner Karrie Davis of Winslow, six grandchildren who he loved dearly, Jeanna, Erich, Jakob, Arianna, Desiree & Miriah; one brother, Richard of Alexandria, VA.; four sisters, Beverly (William) Rhoades of Clinton, Deborah Dubois of Waterville, Theresa (Robert) Macklin of Winslow and Jennifer (Steven) Harrison of Albion. Donald is also survived by several nieces & nephews; special friends, Jeanne Poulin, Nancy Reynolds and Joel Carter who drove one of his transport vans. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at www.gallantfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory may be made to the Travis Mills Foundation 747 Western Avenue Manchester, Maine 04351 Or online at travismillsfoundation.org/our-retreat