Lottie C. Fortune

BIDDEFORD – Lottie Fortune (nee Wladyslawa Suwalska) passed away peacefully at St. Andre Health Care on June 2, 2025.

Lottie was the daughter of John and Mary (Tecza) Suwalski, born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a daughter of Poland, a first generation American, beloved wife of 71 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, devout Catholic, admired teacher and coach, Peace Corps veteran, life-long learner, artist, election worker, Laudholm volunteer, Odyssey of the Mind Champion, dog lover and friend to many. Lottie was much admired for her warmth and open arms. She was never happier than when surrounded by family and friends.

Lottie was predeceased by her husband John; her daughter, Peggy; her brother, Ted and sister, Caroline.

She is survived by daughters Aileen Fortune (David Agan) of Wells and Mary Fortune of Kennebunk; grandchildren John Fortune Agan (Washington, D.C.), Clare Fortune-Lad (Billerica, Mass.), Daniel Fortune Finn (Cambridge, Mass.), their respective partners, Kimberly, Kyle and Kristiana DeVito; and great-grandchildren Benton, Robin, Alexandra and Sloane.

A celebration of Lottie’s life will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kennebunk Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St., Kennebunk. A reception, with light refreshments will follow. Lottie hoped anyone attending would wear bright colors.

Arrangements by Hope Memorial Chapel, Biddeford. Full obituary at http://www.hopememorial.com

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to:

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

ilapmaine.org

Wells Reserve at Laudholm

wellsreserve.org

Compassus Hospice

compassus.com or

St Andre Health Care

standre.org