1944 – 2013
N. Grosvenordale – Michael Lafontaine, 69, of Gaumond Rd., died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 unexpectedly but, peacefully in his sleep at home. He was the loving husband of Marge (Grenier) Lafontaine. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late J. Arthur and Theresa E. (Myette) Lafontaine.
Mike was a graduate of St. JosephSchool in N. Grosvenordale, class of 1962 where he starred in basketball and also met the love of his life, Marge. They were united in marriage at St. JosephChurch in 1964.
Mr. Lafontaine worked as a correctional officer in Somers and Brooklyn, CT retiring in 1996. He was an energetic and generous man who enjoyed working out and giving back to his community. As president of the Thompson Senior Society, he was very passionate and devoted to enhance the social life of his fellow seniors. Mike was also a 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus St. Bernard Council and a communicant of St. JosephChurch in N. Grosvenordale.
Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years Marge, his three sons, Dan Lafontaine and his wife Karen and Jim Lafontaine and his wife Cecilia both of N. Grosvenordale and Mark Lafontaine of Somers; a brother, Steven Lafontaine and his wife Kathy of N. Grosvenordale; a sister, Paula Walsh and her husband Peter of Brooklyn; two grandchildren, Tamara and Seth; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was predeceased by three sons Michael, Thomas, and Martin Lafontaine.
Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to all and will be missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Michael’s family from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Sunday, September 15, 2013, in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 9:00am on Monday, September 16, 2013 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. JosephChurch, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. JosephCemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the St. Joseph Food Pantry. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Emily Petterson
Marge & Family,
So sorry for your loss. There will be a void in everyone’s life that Mike touched. Know that he is with his Father, Mother, sons and all who went to Heaven before him. God love you.
Emily, Allan, Brenda Petterson & Sonja Jionzo
pauline durand mcclellan
marge & family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. I am so sad to hear about mike. my prayers & thoughts are with you. may god help you thru this time of grief. I remember the good times we had together.
Vinny, Louise & Shannon Pugh
Aunt Marge, Dan, Jim and Mark,
Our hearts are heavy for your family. Uncle Mike always had a way of lighting up a room. Take comfort in knowing that Michael, Tom and Marty are there to welcome him with love.
God bless
Claire Tinker
Marge,
You are in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss.
May god help you in this time of sorrow.
Claire
Guy Regis
Mike, thank you for being there for me…
Ron and Wendy Savoie
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
John & Deborah Landry
We are so sorry for your loss. You have gone through a lot in the past year. Thinking of you ,stay strong.
John & Deb
heath & donna dunham
we miss all of you , we will both pray for your family and we both love yuz. heath & donna
Jim & Lisa Knavel
We are so sorry for your loss. our thoughts & prayers are with you. May you find comfort that you all will be together again
Michael Costello
Mike was a Great friend and teacher when I started in corrections. Mike and his lovely wife Marge, along with my wife went to dinner a few times and they are a great memory for us. He was one of the hardest working men I have ever known and he had a Great sense of humor. He was a good soul. Marge you and the family will be in my prayers. Please call if you need anything or just want to say hello.
Mike Costello (843) 333-1059
Zave & Denis
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Blesses and strength from Our Beloved Lord.
Olga Carvajal
Estamos con Ustedes, en estos dificiles momentos, lamentamos de corazon tan irreparable perdida
Claudia Duquette Kahan
Margie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I still remember him trying to trick me when we worked for Duffy’s. He was a good guy. I hope despite all of this that you are strong and can move forward. I am praying for you and you will be in my thoughts..
Claudia
Olga Carvajal
JIM
Te enviamos una oracion rogando que guardes maravillosos recuerdos,que te den fortaleza para conrinuar siempre sonrriendo y
que transformen el dolor y la tristeza que ahora te acompañan, en luz de esperanza. Lo sentimos mucho.
Mary Mooney
Marge,
my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. I will miss my dancing partner.
The Rey's Family
Our condolences and prayers are with all of you
we are very sorry for you lost
may God help you in this difficult moment
R,I,P Mike..
Jack Springer
Sorry for your loss I worked with Mike for years at Somers Prison he was a good man RIP Watch over the heavens
Adam Harvey
I worked with Michael for a number of years . . . and though I have not seen him in forever, I thought about him as recently as last week . . . strange. He was a caring, loving, hard-working man who could be depended on to do a good job. I can only hope to see him again and embrace him as a brother and a friend in the hereafter.
debra curran
My deepest sympathy for your loss, You are all in my thoughts and our prayers. Mike was a great person and coworker.
Jason and Amanda Bonin
Marge and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time.
Nancy Esmeralda Rozo
Jim, sentimos profundamente la muerte de tu padre Michael. Fue una gran persona y sus enseñanzas estarán siempre entre nosotros. Nos unimos en tu dolor y tristeza, saluda fraternalmente a tus hermanos y madre. Ten presente que siempre puedes contar con nuestro sincero cariño y amistad.
Santos Carvajal, Flor García de Carvajal, Olga Carvajal y su hijo Diego; Humberto Carvajal, su esposa Nancy Rozo y sus hijos Danny, Andres, David y Sofia; Joaquin Carvajal y su hijo Nicolas; Arquimedes Carvajal y su hijo Santiago; Juan Carvajal y su hija Vanesa. Estamos seguros que tu padre tiene un lugar en el cielo al lado de Dios y en cada uno de tus recuerdos, por haber sido un hombre y padre ejemplar. Reciban nuestras mas sinceras condolencias en estos momentos tan duros. Att: Familia Carvajal.
Mike Snedeker
Learned a lot from Mike when I first started in corrections. Always willing to help. Sorry for your loss.
Norm Nash and Dennis Nash
Mike,this hurts to have to do this to a guy such as yourself,but we are so sorry to have lost you .Norm and Dennis Nash.
Mike & Anita Santerre
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Marge.
Mike & Anita Santerre
gary armentrout
mike was really great guy he allways made me laugh he was a good man to work with and i know you guys will really miss him.he had the respect of a lot of correction officers
Gary & Darlene Pelletier
So very Sorry for your loss!! Our prayers to you and your family Marge.
Claire and Robin Dahl
Dear Marge
please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Mike, we are so sad. It was good to see both of you at our class reunion.