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Dawn Fortier Obituary

Fortier, Dawn Kathryn (nee Dempsey) Age 82, of Chicago, passed away on July 28, 2014. Beloved wife of 59 years to Henry; loving mother of Lesley (James) Jercich, Dr. Glen (Michelle), Jill (Richard) Engel, Dr. Paul (Susan), Gary (Melissa), Philip (Moira), Dennis (Cynthia), Christopher (Heidi); dear grandmother of Jack, Victoria, Buck, Beau, Bailey, Blake, Regina, Thomas, Matthew, Erin, Anna, Caitlin, Alec, Declan, Una Rose, Dean, Everett, Connor, and Dana. Preceded in death by her sister, Dana Pellegrino and her brother, John T. Dempsey. Dawn was a dedicated nurse for over 40 years and retired from Cook County Hospital in 1993. Dawn retired to Fort Myers, Florida where she continued to do volunteer work including Meals on Wheels in her community. Dawn's heart was filled with love for her family. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W 111th, Palos Hills, IL, followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org/donate. (708)636-1193 www.blakelamboaklawn.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 1, 2014.

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August 6, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers with Uncle Hank and each of you. May Aunt Dawn rest in peace! Love from Dennis and Maureen and family.

August 5, 2014

Fortier family,sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you at this time of sorrow..some good memories gage park baseball,st.gall hoops........thomas collopy

Jiles Taylor-George

August 5, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. Dawn was my Charge Nurse at old Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She loved her husband and family and ALWAYS spoke fondly of them. She was a lover of nature. In our prayers at Gareda, LLC.

Laurie Hillman

August 3, 2014

Leslie, I was saddened to read of the loss of your mother. I was reminded of the lovely visits we had at your family's home while we were in Nursing School. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you & your family.

Sue Klomfar

August 2, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Hank and his family at this difficult time. Dawn was a wonderful mother, wife and grandmother.

Scott and Laura Batzel

August 2, 2014

With deepest sympathy as you remember Dawn. Please accept our condolences.

Jeff and Donna Lane

August 2, 2014

My prayers for a very special Auntie. Her sweetness and joyful approach to life will be missed by all the lives she touched...and influenced.

Renee Gora

August 2, 2014

My heart is sad for the entire family at the loss of your Mom.... Prayers going your way.

Rebecca Fortier

August 1, 2014

Thinking and praying for all that loved Dawn - a truly amazing woman - ahead of her time! She will be missed.

J.J. Stre

August 1, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss.We express our warm love and deepest sympathy for you and your family.I am sure that you will find much comfort from the bible at Acts 25:15.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

8245 W 111th, Palos Hills, IL

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2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

8245 W 111th, Palos Hills, IL

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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