Gerard J. Fortin, 72, formerly of Manchester, died on December 5, 2002 in Payson, AZ. He was born in Manchester on June 3, 1930 and resided most of his life in the city before moving to AZ in 1998. He worked in local textile mills for many years. He leaves his caregiver and cousin, Suzanne Loeper of AZ and her son, Christopher Loeper also of AZ. A committal service will take place on Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangments. To view an on-line memorial, get directions, or send a condolence, go to www.phaneuf.net.