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WILFRED FONTAINE
Date of Passing: Dec 30, 2004
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILFRED FONTAINE Peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2004 Wilfred passed away at the Pine Falls Hospital, surrounded by his family at the age of 77 years. Wilfred will be missed by his daughters, Sharon Johnston (Jack), Wendy Cheverfils (Paul), Betsy; sons, George (Rita), Barry, Carey (friend Simah), Victor; and by his grandchildren, Roberta Desautels (Dave), Clayton, Steven, Karla Lavoie (Lance), Jan, Amanda, Nicole, Katherine, Jennifer, Lisa, Tomas, Tyler, Colton, Ethan, Robin, Alexandra; by his great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Ashlynn, Chloe. Also surviving is his sister Margaret Courchene; brothers, Edward Joseph Fontaine (Victoria) and Howard Fontaine (Aline); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Alfred was predeceased by his wife Norma in 1987 and by an infant daughter Merlene; sisters, Delarose and Dorothy; and his brothers, Arthur, Felix and Norbert. Wilfred worked with his father and brothers in the logging bush camp. He later worked for the Pine Falls Townsite. In later years he worked in the paper mill located in Pine Falls for 22 years and retired in 1987. After retirement with the paper mill he worked for the Virginia Fontaine Addiction Foundation for 4 years in Sagkeeng. Wilfred was born in Sagkeeng and resided there throughout all of his life. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Oelofse of Pine Falls and Dr. Houston of the CancerCare Manitoba and to the nurses and ambulance attendants of the Pine Falls Hospital. Prayers and wake will be held at Wilfred's home in Sagkeeng beginning Sunday, January 2, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. from the St. Alexander RC Church, Ft. Alexander, MB. Honorary pallbearers will be Roberta Desautels, Tomas Fontaine, Tyler Fontaine, Katherine Fontaine, Amanda Fontaine and Cherie Fontaine. Pallbearers will be Steven Johnston, Clayton Fontaine, Dave Desautel, Gislaine Levesque, Floyd Simard and Norbert Fontaine. If friends so desire memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB. RUSSELL'S of Beausejour, Manitoba are in care of arrangements. Call 1-866-424-6271 toll free or 268-2263
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2005
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Not a day goes by I don't think of u I miss ur stories that U told so well everyone would believe every word that came with out of you ur mouth.. I still visit ur grave but it's not the same.. There's no one there too put his arm around me n tell me about the rhinos and giraffes u saw as a kid on our way to lil black riva.. My best memories are of the stories u told we called em mooks.. But that night sitting by ur bedside my little hand in urs I knew it would be ok.. I love u grandpa - Posted by: Tomas Fontaine (Grandson) on: Jul 24, 2015
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Grandpa, 7 years ago today, I was sitting in the church at your funeral with tears rolling down my cheeks. There isnt a day that goes by that I do not think of you and your smile and your laugh.. I love and miss you every day that goes by. R.I.P Grandpa, I LOVE YOU!!!! - Posted by: Amanda (Granddaughter) on: Jan 04, 2012
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Dear Katherine, May the memories of your dear one soothe you in this difficult time and help you be at peace. My prayers are with you. Peace and Love - Posted by: N Fontaine (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2005