JAY – Born in Berlin, NH on May 21, 1985 to Tammy L. (Drew) Fortier and Henry L. Fortier. The family later moved to Farmington, where he attended elementary and high school, lastly at Mt. Blue High School. He was a resident of Jay.
CJ worked many winters at Sugarloaf Ski Area as a lift operator. He had a passion for the outdoors and being there made him the happiest. He loved fishing, camping and target practicing. Summers were CJ’s favorite time of the year, when he would attend local festivals to teach people. CJ’s drive in life was learning and sharing the knowledge of the many medical benefits of Cannabis.
He is survived by his parents, Tammy L. Drew and her partner Ron Bachelder of Wilton and Henry Fortier and his wife Cindy Fortier of Chesterville. He was also survived by his step-brother Joshua Farrington, his wife Nicki, nephew Carson and niece Callie of New Sharon; step-sister Mandy Holt, her husband Trevor and nieces Emma, Anna and Ryah of Farmington. CJ leaves behind his grandmothers Gloria Belanger and Therese Fortier of Berlin, NH; grandfather Joe Drew of Farmington; maternal aunts Brenda Pelletier, Missy Tremblay and her husband Lyman; paternal aunts Anna Southerland and her husband Billy, Claudette Boutin and her husband Rene, Jackie Arsenault and her husband Ron; paternal uncles Leo Fortier and wife Donna, Donald Fortier and wife Jen, and Armand Fortier. CJ also leaves behind numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Gerald Fortier and Maurice Therrien, as well as his uncle John Arsenault and aunt Dolly Fortier.
A summer Celebration of Life for Christopher ‘CJ’ Fortier will be held this summer in Berlin, NH at the family’s convenience. Plans are being made and an event will be created by his mother Tammy in the very near future. If you have any photos of CJ that you can share, please send them to Tammy.
CJ was a kind and considerate soul who loved all people and creatures. The family received an outpouring of support and appreciate all of the love.
Henry and Cindy,
We are so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Carol and Lance
Tammy and Ron , I am so sorry for your loss . May God comfort your hearts while you go through a very difficult time. My prayers are with you. Love You
Tammy and family, can’t even imagine what you are going through. So sorry for your loss. Praying for al of you.
Tammy, I am so sorry.
Tammy and Ron so sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for the family’s loss. My condolences.
I am so very sorry for your loss Tammy❤️
Henry & Cindy, Josh & Nick & kiddosi , Mandy &Trevor and girls,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Matt & Becky
Tammy,
My heartfelt condolences to you, Cj is an awesome guy who I had the privilege of knowing. My heart is absolutely broken. May his memories bring you some comfort.
CJ- you were adored more than you will ever know. You will always have a piece of my heart, we never dated but I valued your friendship greatly, and I never wanted to loose it. May you rest in peace. Love you Chris.
Rest easy Chris. you will be sadly missed by many. Sending love n light to your family. you were a free spirit soul and loved nature we will never forget you.
To all of the family , my heart goes out to you. He was sweet, funny and caring I have many memories of him that I will treasure.
Tammy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son CJ. The love we hold for our children and I can’t image the pain you are going through. I pray you will hold onto the fond memories and keep him alive in your ❤️.
Tammy I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss! Thinking of you & your families at this difficult time, Cindy & Henry, Mandy & Josh.
Tammy and Ron, Henry and Cindy, Kelly and I send your our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss Tammy. Chris was a great kid and will be missed by many.
Tammy and Ron, Shelley and I are so very sorry for your loss. And God Bless, we love you
Tammy & Ron
So very sorry to hear this devastating news, I hope you find comfort in knowing that prayers are being said to help ease your broken heart.
Tammy and Ron, Henry and Cindy –
You have our hearts, prayers and support
Wishing you all peace and comfort as you remember Chris.
With much love,
Diane, Jennifer and Martin Fogarty
I’m so sorry for the loss of your son,as a grieving mother myself, I can honestly say that it’s a heartache unlike any other. I hope that he finds peace on the other side,free of the earthly struggles that he endured.If you Tammy,ever find yourself just needing to express all the emotions that come with this type of loss with someone else who’s also faced it,please don’t hesitate to call. I know that talking to other grieving parents,helped me survive the early weeks of my loss.
Tammy and Henry. Words cannot ease the pain you must be feeling. I have fond memories of Jeremy and CJ playing Nintendo and our familys time spent together. My condolences. Bruce.
Tammy and Henry ,Steve and I want you too know we are praying for your family.wishing you peace .
So sorry for your loss my condolences to all the family. Tammy beautiful write up. May our Savior be with you each and everyday as you greive the loss of CJ
Although I had no acquaintance with CJ if I ever had the pleasure to meet him, I know that I would of liked him because of all the beautiful sentiments written by you, Tammy. My heart is heavy for the loss of your Son. I am praying for time to be your friend and that it gives you a graceful, peaceful healing. The people we lose from this life are in our hearts, where they always were. CJ, RIP. ❤