596 CLAIRE A. FORTIER « BUDGEY » (1935-1996) (Léo + Grace Mitchell) Leo Fortier > Cléophas V. + Eugénie Fontaine > Edouard + Zoe Thibault > Louis + Elisabeth Mailloux > Pierre-Noel + M. Angélique Choret > Joseph + M. Josette Filteau > Antoine + Marie-Madeleine Cadieux > Noel + Marthe Golle Claire A. Fortier NEW BEDFORD -- Claire A. "Budgey" Fortier, 61, of East Freetown, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Grace (Mitchell) Fortier. She died at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she lived 12 years in Freetown and was a communicant of St. John Neumann Church. She was formerly employed by Reliable Bus Co. as a school bus driver. Miss Fortier also worked for the Bank of Boston and the City of New Bedford. Survivors include her longtime companion, Sister Mary Charles Francis of Cumberland, R.I.; a niece; six nephews; and three cousins. Arrangements are by the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd.