TURNER — Susan Ann Marie Fortier of Minot, beloved mother of Jessica Smith and loving grandmother of Madilynne Smith, died unexpectedly in an automobile accident on July 13.

The only daughter of Renaud and Jane Fortier, she was born on Nov. 29, 1965, in Lewiston. Along with her six brothers, Susan was raised in their country home in Minot, where she learned to love all of God’s natural gifts.

She attended Minot Consolidated School and graduated from St. Dominic’s Regional High School in 1984. Her beloved daughter, Jessica, was born soon after and together they made a home in Auburn, while Susan was employed at KB Toys.

After 27 years in the toy retail industry the company closed. Susan then pursued her dream of receiving a higher education. In 2011, surrounded by her family and friends, she proudly graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Central Maine Community College with a medical assistant degree. She was hired at WorkMed through St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and also at Big Lots, where she became close to many. She truly enjoyed her work and her co-workers, stating that every day on the job was exciting and rewarding. As much as she enjoyed her work, nothing could compare to the love she had for her granddaughter, Madilynne Jane.

Susan will be remembered for her infectious laughter and smile, her devotion to animals and her love of nature.

Susan will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her, especially her daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Justin Smith and her beloved granddaughter, Madilynne Smith, all of Belgrade; brothers, Michael and wife, Susan Fortier, of Lewiston, Ronald and wife, Kim Fortier, of Norristown, Pa., Robert Fortier and Richard Fortier, both of Lewiston, Donald Fortier of Sabattus and Raymond Fortier of Buckfield; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Renaud and Jane Fortier of Minot.

Rest in peace our dear Susan, we will love you forever.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.

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