Feb. 2, 1929 ~ Oct. 15, 2024
Marlborough – Grace A. Fortin, 95, of Marlborough MA passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Grace was born in Malden, MA, the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Guarneia) Mastrangelo.
She was predeceased by her husband, Francis X. Fortin, who passed away in 1977.
Grace was raised in Malden where she attended high school and lived throughout her early life, working as a secretary. She moved to Marlborough in 1961 and took on her most important role, becoming a mother. Grace enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking, reading the newspaper and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Grace leaves behind three children, Patrick Fortin and his wife Lisa, Jean Armanini and her husband Lawrence and James Fortin and his wife Christine. She also leaves six grandchildren, David, Michael, James Jr., Peter, Jennifer, Amanda, granddaughter in-law Kristina and her great grandson Kayden.
According to Grace’s wishes, services for her are private and the family appreciates all your heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Grace by making a donation to the American Heart Association in her name at https://www.heart.org/.
The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.