Mary B. Fortin, 86, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died on July 14, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by Norman Fortin, her husband of 62 years; her daughter Judith Fortin of Los Angeles, CA, and son Thomas Fortin and his wife Catherine of Santa Fe, NM; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her brother Robert Bordeau of Colchester, VT, and many nieces and nephews.

She was born on May 17, 1937, in Rutland. VT, to Stanton and Ellen (Chapleau) Bordeau. She graduated from Rutland High School in 1955.

She will be remembered for her creative talents including quilting, sewing, and painting. She was an avid researcher of her family's genealogy and loved to cook.