Robert J. Fontaine
1921-2012
Putnam, CT – Robert Joseph “Pops” “Bob” Fontaine, 90, of Woodside St. died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday April 2, 2012. He was the loving husband of Pauline (Ziemski) McKissick Caron Fontaine. Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Leo and Marie (Thibodeau) Fontaine.
Bob worked for 2 years at Leo & Giffords machine shop making parts for the war, and then worked for 47 years at Linders Autoparts Recycle Center. He was a 32 year colon cancer Survivor. He donated his time to the NECT Relay For Life and for the last 5 years, he sold luminaries in the luminary booth. He enjoyed bowling, country music, square dancing, traveling, reading, cars, wood working, and yard work. Bob enjoyed the special time that his grandson Jim spent with him over the past few years. Jim was always there when he needed him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Raymond Fontaine and his wife Sheryl of Warwick, MA, Joan Dillon and her husband Mike of Lancaster, PA, Ruth Makowski of Leciester, MA, Sarah Millis of North Oxford, MA, Bradford Fontaine of Worcester, MA, and Marylou Ferrante and her husband Guy of Millbury, MA; his stepchildren, Linda Fitzgerald of Danielson, CT and Marion Appleton and her husband Chris of Thompson, CT; his brothers, Richard Fontaine of Woodstock, CT, Harold Fontaine of California; 24 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Fontaine and a stepson Dana “Woody” McKissick.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bob’s family from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursday April 5, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam with his Funeral Service in the funeral home at 3:30pm. Burial will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to NECT Relay for Life, Team Angels in Heaven, I-91 Tech Center, 2080 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to www.relayforlife.org/northeastct then under donate put Bob Fontaine. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Marion Appleton
You are missed “Pops”. We will take good care of Mom.
Love,
Marion, Chris, & family
Paul R, Desautels
So sorry for your loss. The fact that loss is expected does not make the loss any easier. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lorraine Breton
Love you bob my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Will miss the good times we had. I loved making him blush love Lorraine
Louise Sabourin
I wish to express my sympathy to you Pauline and family. You both looked so happy together whenever I seen you. But life goes on and time does heal to a certain extend. Take care. Louise
Cassandra Eber
I did not know Bob well but I know several members of his amazing family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of loss. I am relieved to know that his family could be with him in the end. He will live on in the hearts, minds, and memories of those who held him dear.
Donna Hryzan
Pauline and family,
Thanks to you and Bob for making me feel so welcome in your home. Though I haven’t known you for long your love for each other was beautiful..you were blessed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and when I get home I will visit. Until then…
Jim I know how much you will miss your grandfather and I love hearing the stories you were blessed with so many wonderful years
Love
Donna
Lee Pimentel
This was one hectic week for all the family. I feel blessed to have been able to see him one last time and he seemed like himself. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you that I consider my extended family. Bob, rest in pease and tell Uncle Zeke Imiss him very much.So both of you have a good time together. All my love.
loretta gomes
pauline marion and linda so sorry for pops he was a wonderful man in my books.i will always remember him its gonna be a hard one for me to handle on thursday.but you bet your boots i’ll be there for you girl’s and for pops if there is anything i can do to help just say the word love you all
Billy Morgan
So sorry to hear about Bob, he will be missed. Wish there was something I could say or do. Need anything just ask . Love and all Bill…..
Glen & Kelly Curtis
So sorry for your loss, “POPS” was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone, if there is anything Glen and I can do please do not hesitate to ask Love you all 🙂
Linda Fitzgerald
Pops wish we had more time with you but you are in a better place now. R.I.P. Love Linda
Sandy and Bob Beavan
Aunt Pauline, Linda, and Marion; with greatest sympathy for the loss of your husband and step-dad. We are sorry you all have to suffer like this. Let us know if we can do anything. Love you, Sandy and Bob
Bruce & Cheryl Mckissick
RIP Uncle Bob, You Will Be Greatly Missed
Our Deepest Sympathy To Your Loved Ones Who Have Stayed Behind Till You Meet Again
Our Love Always,
Bruce & Cheryl Mckissick
Louisa French
sorry for your loss sorry to miss the wake I wish & my prayers are with you and your family