WATERVILLE – Evelyn M. Fortier, 76, of Winslow, died Jan. 29, at Maine General Medical Center.

She was born on April 6, 1931, to Albert and Geneva McKinnon of Mexico. She was educated in Mexico schools and upon graduating from Mexico High School became employed by the Oxford Paper Co. in Rumford, where she met the love of her life, Albert Fortier. They were married in 1957, and moved to New York City, where Al finished his studies at Fordham University. Upon his graduation, they moved to Winslow to raise their family.

She was an active member of the Winslow Lioness Club for many years. She held various offices in that organization and led their annual fundraising campaigns. She was a faithful parishioner of St. John’s Church in Winslow and was proud to serve as a eucharistic minister there. She was a devoted wife, mother and loving friend to many and she treasured her neighbors on Chadwick Street as if they were part of her family. She loved children and babysat in her home for many years. She has maintained relationships with many of her “children” over the years and remained a loving mentor to many of them through the years.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who possessed incredible strength of will, faith, and a great sense of humor. She was loved by all who were lucky enough to know her. She was the type of person who would bring you a hot meal when you were sick, bake chocolate chip cookies when you needed a lift, or provide a nonjudgmental ear when you needed a friend.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Albert Fortier of Winslow; a son, Michael Fortier of the United Kingdom; a son, Jeffery Fortier and his partner, Royal Allen, of Chicago; her daughter, Denise LaPointe and her son-in-law, Paul LaPointe, both of Winslow; the lights of her life were her two grandchildren, Jacob and Rachel LaPointe of Winslow; and many nieces, nephews and godchildren, who were very dear to her.

She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Moni, Dotty, Jackie and Shirley; and a brother, James.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, but we take comfort in knowing that we had the privilege of knowing a true angel.