Evelyn Pugner Fortier
November 18, 1935 ~ November 7, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
EVELYN V. RENNER FORTIER
ASHEVILLE – Evelyn V. Renner Fortier, 74, of 53 Candler Knob Road, died Sunday, November 7, 2010, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. and Lydia Sailor Renner, husbands, Stephen Pugner and Charles Fortier, a step-son, Paul Fortier, a brother, Donald, and sisters, Shirley, Florence, Virginia, Joyce and Gail.
Mrs. Fortier was born in Bethel, CT and worked for 35 years at Fairfield Hills Hospital, Newtown. She had lived in Asheville for 20 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Jodi-Ann Blakeley and husband, Doug; a son, Mark S. Pugner and wife, Mary Ann; two grandchildren, Adam Grant Blakeley and wife, Leala, and Lauren Kathleen McCall and husband, Corey; three sisters, Doris, Jeanette and Gloria; three step-daughters, Lynn, Charlene, and Marian Fortier; and a step-son, Charles W. Fortier III.
The Rev. Fr. Frank Seabo and the Rev. Mr. Rudy Triana will celebrate a Funeral Mass at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Private interment will be at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Special appreciation is extended to her support family who surrounded her during her illness, including CarePartners Hospice, Morgan Taylor, Adam West, Barbara Buell, Fran Burton, Joan and Gil Chambers, Cindy and Tom Campbell, and Patsy and Jim Perry.
Flowers will be accepted and appreciated, or memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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to the family of evelyn we were so honored to know charlie & evelyn they were great friends we loved them they will be greatly missed by us our prayers go with you and your family
I am so saddened to hear of Pug’s death and cannot imagine the grief you are all experiencing. I will remember Evelyn and Charlie as very kind and loving people. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris
Jodi & Mark,
My deepest sympathy to you both at the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of my Aunt Evelyn’s love and humor. Know that we share your grief at the loss of your wonderful Mom. May God’s embrace bring you peace.
With Love,
Darlene
Jodi & Mark,
My heart is filled with sadness. I will sorely miss our phone calls. I will hold in my heart all the fond memories of times we shared. My deepest sympathy to you both.
Love,
Aunt Gloria
I met Evelyn when I worked at Asheville Arthritis. I was one of her nurses there. She was a super neat lady. I always looked forward to seeing her. I am very sorry for your loss.
While visiting my father in a nursing home, I met Evelyn. Even though our encounters were brief, her spunk and humor distinguished her from other patients. My mother, Gloria Cook, told me she was a member of their church. As I understand it, you have suffered the loss of both Evelyn and her husband in a short period of time. My mom, Gloria, passed away just two weeks before Evelyn. My father, five months before her. I truly know how you are feeling and hope the pain of your loss passes as soon as possible.
Jodi and Mark,
On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to extend our sincere condolences on the recent loss of your Mother. So much time has passed by, for what purpose? Perhaps, we will never know. Both my Father and your Mother are now gone. I sincerely hope that they are at Peace. And, that you both will carry on as Family. Love, Lynne,
Katjeh, Cliff, Jesse, Carrie,
and Children
We shared a pew at St. Joan of Arc with Evelyn and Charlie for Sunday morning Mass for a long time. How cute and funny they both were. We will miss their smiles and friendship.
Evelyn Fortier was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. We worked together at Fairfield Hills Hosp. in Ct. She was wonderful. I never saw her in a bad mood,always with a smile.I remember when she married Charlie and how happy they were. I’m very saddened to hear of her passing.Jody, Mark and family I extend my deepest sympathy. I’ll never forget her.