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RITA JOSEPHINE FONTAINE (GUIMOND)
Date of Passing: Sep 26, 2010
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRITA JOSEPHINE FONTAINE (nee GUIMOND) Peacefully on September 26, 2010, our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was called home to be with the Lord. Embracing her into heaven are her parents Boniface and Elizabeth Guimond; her husband Rudy (Pop) Fontaine; daughter Clara Guimond; brothers Boniface Jr. (Sonny) Guimond, Clement Guimond, Charles Patrick (Chickie), and Wayne Guimond; sister Viola Poskit; grandchildren Anthony Guimond, Stacy Courchene, Tamara Letander; nephews Boniface Arthur, Vincent Edward Guimond; special cousin Dennis (Chiboy) Guimond and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Manny Guimond, Cindy Guimond, Renee Guimond (Derrick McPherson), Kenny McKay, Sherylann Guimond, Buffy Guimond (Joel Epp); 18 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren, her special little boy whom she called Baby Roberts ; her sisters: Violet Houston, Marge Starr (Danny), Margarette Choken (Francis); her brother Lawrence (Rosaire) Guimond, and her two special friends: Leona Bacon and Helen Dorland. Rita was a fun loving person, whom everyone loved and enjoyed her company. She loved going out to parties, social gatherings and she loved playing the guitar, singing and telling jokes. She was the life of the party. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral service will be held at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church of Sagkeeng First Nation at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010, Father Malachy officiating. Rock Fontaine funeral director, 223-2576. Pallbearers are Leonard Fontaine, Joel Epp, Justin Guimond, Ernest Twoheart, Charles Harry Jr. and Kevin Guimond. Honorary Pallbearers are her children Manny, Cindy, Renee, Sherylann and Buffy as well as all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Life's work well done. Her beautiful memory will always linger. A loving mother, a faithful friend Rest in Peace
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2010
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I'm really missing my grandma right now. I can't wait for the day to meet you again. - Posted by: Charles Jr (Grandson ) on: Feb 16, 2016
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Me and my kids miss my mom so much I need her every day, think of her every single day, wish it would get easier :( <3 <3 - Posted by: Elizabeth (daughter ) on: Mar 22, 2015
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I just want to say my condolences n love to the family. I miss my aunty so much! I never seen her too much but funerals sad to say but i always loved to see her cuz she always got me n raymond mixed up lol! Love u aunty until we me again! - Posted by: laurie donovan (smiley) guimond (nephew) on: Nov 27, 2014
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I miss my mom if only my mom could read this if she could i would tell her that...... ur on my mind almost 24-7 i miss everything ur laugh ur voice ur jokes the jokes i laugh at 2 days later cause i actually caught on :) u were the best u really were. I wish i could turn back time but dont we all im glad i had alot of love from my mom and i had nothing but love and respect for her ♡ thats it for now..... buffy - Posted by: buffy g (daughter) on: Oct 24, 2014
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my beautiful mother rest in paradise. missing u soo much everyday always and forever till we meet again ...love you - Posted by: elizabeth guimond (daughter) on: Sep 19, 2013