GUILFORD- Orman M. Fortier, 92, died September 27, 2007, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. He was born July 2, 1915, in Guilford, son of William and Elizabeth (Emery) Fortier. He graduated from Guilford High School and then attended Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville. Orm was a well known athlete in the local area and was nominated for the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. He lettered in 3 sports both in high school and at Coburn. Orm continued his participation in sports as catcher and outfielder for the Guilford Advertisers. He served in the US Army during WWII. While in the service in England, he was fullback and kicker for an Army football team, the Moore's Maulers. A well rounded athlete, he also loved fishing, golf and even was known to have gotten a hole in one at the local golf course. After the service, he served as Post Master in Guilford for several years. He later worked at Hardwood Products Company in Guilford for many years. Active in local affairs, Orm was a long time member of the SAD #4 School Board and later of the HAD #4 hospital board. He was a member of the Guilford United Methodist Church. He was a 50 year member of Mt. Kineo Masonic Lodge #109 in Guilford, where he served as Master from 1961-1962.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eda (Franklin) Fortier and a grandson, Jay Moore.
He is survived by a son, Greg Fortier and his wife Kathy of Bangor; a daughter, Cheryl Moore of Plymouth, MA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Fortier, Jennifer Moore and her husband, Craig Oldershaw, Douglas Moore, and Karen Moore, wife of Jay Moore, who died in 1998; great grandchildren, Jack and Christa Moore, and Lily and Lucas Oldershaw; many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in the Lawn Cemetery in Guilford. (Crosby & Neal Funeral Home on-line)