BEVERLY ANN FONTAINE

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BEVERLY ANN FONTAINE (Shining Star Woman) July 30, 1964 - April 25, 2017 It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, cousin and friend. Beverly was a kind person with a witty sense of humour, contagious laugh and beautiful smile that will be distinctively remembered and cherished. Mom had such a big heart for everyone and made lifelong friends with whomever she met. She had a special place in her heart for cats and even though she was unable to have a pet at her last place of residence, she made sure the cats in the area were fed. Mom was predeceased by her father Melvin Fontaine Sr.; sister Sheila "Squeak"; grandson she missed dearly, Colton Guimond; granddaughters, Melanie Fontaine and Reeyn Guimond; nephew Bradley Munro; paternal grandparents, Alex Fontaine and Virginia Bunn; maternal grandparents, John Skeet and Myrtle Bouchard, John and Clara Morrisseau and numerous cousins and friends. Beverly is survived by her daughters, Tara, Melissa and Andrea; grandchildren, Melvin "Memith" (Alyssa), Jayda, Mackenzie "Babiss", Jaseah, Neewin, Zaynon; great-grandson Oliver "Yaya," mother Celine; brothers, Melvin Jr. (Richard), Vernon (Theresa), Kirby (Marie) and sister Lana (Carey); nephews, Thane, Evander, Jaden, Denzel, Cameron, William, Conrad, Clayton Jr., Trevor and Patrick; nieces, Sheena, Kayla, Alissa, Chelsea and Milly; grandmother Dorothy Skeet and enduring love, Mike the father of her three "darling daughters;" aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and friends. Mom loved to watch movies, listen to music and sing karaoke, this brought great joy to her heart. She enjoyed watching hockey, playing bingo, dancing and attending the arts and crafts program weekly at Kekinan. Mom was a generous soul and would help others even if she had very little. We would like to send our gratitude and love to mom's Kekinan family, special thanks to her best friend Jay Linklater. We greatly appreciate all the love and support from family and friends near and far. Thank you to the Sagkeeng Chief and Council, Sagkeeng Gaming and VLTs, Sagkeeng Child and Family Services, Sagkeeng Health Centre and Sagkeeng Superstore for your donations. Special thank you to uncle Kirby and auntie Marie. Wake services to begin on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 at our grandmother, Celine Fontaine's residence, lot 51171, south shore, Sagkeeng. Funeral service at St. Alexander Parish, Sagkeeng on Monday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Cameron McPherson, William McPherson, Conrad McPherson, Clayton McPherson Jr., Jaden Fontaine and beloved grandson, Melvin Guimond. Honorary Pallbearers her siblings and adored grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kekinan Centre for their senior programming. Mom loved fiercely and without borders. We will greatly miss you and forever cherish you in our hearts. Eternal Grace Funerals in care of arrangements. 204 - 505 - 4559

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2017