Robert L. FORTIN

Robert L. Fortin, 65, of Londonderry, died Nov. 3, 2005, at his home.He was born in Manchester on Aug. 9, 1940, the son of the late Alphonse and Yvonne (Halde) Fortin, and was a lifelong resident of Londonderry.He was employed as a cook at the Webster House in Manchester for more than 15 years, and had formerly owned and operated the Elm Street Diner and Fortin's Place Restaurant, both in Manchester. Mr. Fortin was an active communicant of St. Jude Parish and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Rita S. (Laplante) Fortin of Londonderry; two daughters, Marie Martin and her husband, Scott, of Manchester, and Tina Preston-Roberge and her husband, Roger Roberge, of Londonderry; five grandchildren; four sisters, Laurette Caron and Yvette Carle, both of Manchester, and Lucille Demers and Pauline Ferron, both of Londonderry; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. ARRANGEMENTS: A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at 10 a.m., in St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Calling hours were Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Following cremation, burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053. To view an on-line memorial, send a condolence, or for more information visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.