Paul W. Fortune

LEICESTER: Paul W. Fortune, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2025.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Regan; his son Tyler; his daughter Ashley and her husband Sean; 4 grandchildren: Kyla, Cole, Augustus and Autumn; his sister Wendy, and her husband Mark, several nieces, nephews, cousins and countless good friends. He is predeceased by his brothers John and Gary.

Paul was born in Worcester the son of the late Harold J. and Rita (Wilson) Fortune before moving to Leicester where he graduated from Leicester High School and later earned his Associates Degree from Quinsigamond Community College.  Paul served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and was stationed on Cape Cod as a weather observer.

Paul was an incredibly talented builder and carpenter. He worked as the Supervisor of Building Maintenance/Construction for Clark University for roughly 30 years. In his free time Paul was an avid outdoorsman and a lifetime member of the Leicester Rod & Gun Club. Paul collected and restored antique tractors and Mitchell fishing reels. On winter days, Paul could be found soaking up the heat of the woodstove carving fan birds. He enjoyed taking drives with Regan in his restored 1957 MGA. Paul loved fishing with his grandchildren at Lake Winnipesaukee, bow season and his sister's cooking. Paul will be greatly missed and always remembered.

Calling hours are Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm at Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Paul's memory may be made to: https://www.plantmemorialtree.com/ or https://shop.alivingtribute.org/