Michael W. Fontaine
1957 – 2011
Rogers – Michael Wayne Fontaine, 54, of Boys Avenue died Friday September 9, 2011 unexpectedly in his home. He was the loving husband and best friend of Linda A. (Hardy) Fontaine for 38 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Fifield) Fontaine.
Mr. Fontaine worked in the quality control department for the paper mill in Sprague for 32 years. He served as the financial secretary for the United Steel Workers Union, Local 1840. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his son, Dale R. Fontaine and his wife Amy, of Plainville, CT; his three daughters, Beth Frink and her husband Daniel, of Sterling, Jennifer Bates and her husband Tyke, of Rogers and Megan Fontaine of Rogers; his three brothers, Ernest Fontaine of Thompson, Bruce Fontaine of Putnam, and Brian Fontaine of Thompson; his six sisters Cynthia Bergeron of Simsbury, CT, Kathleen Fontaine of Dayville, Debra Neundorf of Thompson, Lisa Pratt of Thompson, Lori Herrick of Danielson, and Billie Jo Fontaine of Lowville, NY; his four beloved grandchildren, Anika Frink, Abigail Bates, Molly Bates, and Michael Fontaine and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eugene P. Fontaine who died on December 12, 2004.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Michael’s family from 3:00 to 5:00pm, on Tuesday September 13, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. with a Funeral Service held at 5:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will be private in St. Mary Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. For Memorial Guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Theresa Lucas
Linda and family, We are sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Remember the happy memories as they will help you through the grieving process.
take care and God bless,
Theresa and Mark
Kerry Benard
Linda and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Frederick Gaucher
I want to offer our condolences Michael wife Linda and to his children, also to his sisters and brothers. God Bless You All.
From Fred Gaucher and Familys
sharon dumas
Linda I am so sorry words just aren;t enough My heart goes out to you and all your family.
Jeannie Gorky
Beth, so sorry for you loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
patrick musshorn
Dale i was bartending at the old times at the time i got the call to get to the hospital,dad was already gone when i got there. we were’nt very openly expressive but we loved each other. the way i have lived my life and everthing i’ve taught my kids comes from him.i miss him to this day i wish he could experience our family but i know he is the big influence on our lives now, i owe it to him and his example and it will continue because of him.It hurts and it’s a bit confusing right now but that’s life.carry on and take care my brother . mr mush.
Karen Loiselle
Linda & Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort, from memories of love shared, now and in the day ahead. †
Pat & Linda Musshorn
To Dale & Amy and family
We are thinking of you at this sad, sad time. May your memories give you peace to get you through.
Pat and Linda Musshorn
Roger Baranski
Linda and Family – sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers, and those of my family, are with you.
Deb Neundorf
Mike left a mark on anyone who knew him. He didn’t waste his time judging people he just excepted people for who they were.
we are a very tight family who talk to each other always and get together for no reason other then to see each other we get together for holidays every Christmas Eve all of us are together
There is a void in my life where my brothers once were . With the hope in my Lord Jesus Christ I have the promise of seeing them again. Lay your burdens on Christ and you will find comfort and peace .
Joseph Gidman
Beth, Jenny, Megan, Linda. I miss you girls all so much, your family was a special part of my childhood and our neighborhood. My thoughts are with you in your time of loss.
John Hajder
Linda and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark & Donna Lombardi
Linda & Family…….
we are so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Michael….May God be with you in this difficult time. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Brian Goulet
To Dale & Amy and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.