Joyce Ann Fortier (Wysocki) Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce Ann (Wysocki) Fortier of Grand Rapids, Michigan in her 77th year of life embraced death and Creator God on Wednesday May 12, 2021 after a three and a half-month illness. Joyce now joins her parents who beckoned her home: John Joseph Wysocki and Eleanor Antoinette (Gruzeski) Wysocki. The Wysocki family were life-long members of St. Adalbert Parish where Joyce received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and attended elementary school. On June 3, 1967, Joyce and Leo Fortier received the sacrament of Marriage in the same parish. A faithful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Joyce shared her innate gifts of abundant generosity, abiding faith, loving kindness and quick sense of humor as she reached out to others in need. Early on, Joyce worked at Michigan Bell and later, she worked for and retired from Grand Valley State University. Joyce and Leo were faithful members of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where their children attended grade school. Joyce will be soulfully missed by her one and only elder sibling, Marilyn Kay (S. Joelyn) Wysocki of South Milwaukee, WI. As sisters, they made the good times better, the hard times easier and all of life sweeter especially at Christmas with Joyce’s seafoam confections. Joyce will also be lovingly remembered by her faithful and caring husband of nearly 54 years, Leo Gerard Fortier. He ministered to her his final blessing while praying the Hail Mary as she went home to God. Joyce is also survived by her precious family of three sons, one daughter and seven grandchildren: Curtis Fortier of Santa Monica, CA, Kevin and Christine (Schneidt) Fortier (Emily, Claire and Mitchell) of Clarksville, MI, Renae (Fortier) and Michael Breuer (Graci and Kylie) of Grand Rapids, MI, Ryan and Jamie (Bronsink) Fortier (Lucy and Molly) of Haslett, MI as well as sisters-in law, brothers-in-law and many precious cousins, nieces and nephews. It also is timely to recall the great friendships that were shared among Joyce and her dear friends. Their adventures were legendary among themselves. The Fortier family wishes to express their gratitude to the nursing staff and doctors of St. Mary’s Hospital as well as the care providers of Faith Hospice and Mission Point of Belding. Joyce, may the angels bring you into paradise. May all the martyrs come forth to welcome you home. May they lead you into the Holy City – the new and eternal Jerusalem. Amen. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm followed by a rosary at 8:00pm at Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary located at 3525 Remembrance Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church located 2510 Richmond Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Joyce’s family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 10 – 11am prior to the funeral mass.

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Joyce Ann Fortier (Wysocki)

November 28, 1944 - May 12, 2021