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Maurice Fontaine Obituary

Maurice M. "Moe" Fontaine March 19, 1939 - July 5, 2013 Rockledge, FL. - Maurice M. "Moe" Fontaine, 74, of Rockledge, FL and Sterling died peacefully in Rockledge on July 5, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in Plainfield on March 19, 1939. He lived in Moosup until relocating to Florida in 1988 after retiring as Superintendant, Juvenile Court, Uncasville. He was proud of the time he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS The Sullivans from 1957-1961. He was a member of the VFW, Rocket Post, Rockledge, FL. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol (Brenek) Fontaine; sons Mitchell Tate (Maggie), Danielson; Lance (Lisa) , Moosup; daughters, Lisa Wood, Rockledge, FL and Susan Young, Cocoa, FL. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 2 great grandsons as well as his brother, Armand, Cocoa, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis A. and Lillian (Arseneault) Fontaine and his brother and sister in law, Francis R. Fontaine, Sr. and Ruth (Pellett) Fontaine. The funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 A.M. at Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home 595 Norwich Rd. Plainfield. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Hospice of St. Francis, 1250B Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jul. 9, 2013.

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sonja fauteux

July 11, 2013

I had the pleasure of getting to know Moe at Joes Club. A very sweet man. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jayne Gileau

July 11, 2013

May the love of family and friends carry you though your time of sorrow. Moe was a great person and will be missed. Cherish all your memories. Moe will be watching over all of you as he is the angel above looking down.

Cindy Crocicchia

July 11, 2013

Carol -- please allow me to extend my sympathy to you; I can empathize a little as I lost Tommy on May 4, 2011; grief is a process; just take your time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laurie Novak

July 10, 2013

Carol ,Mitch,Lance,Lisa,Susan,may all your memories of Moe be passed on down to your children and grandchildren!Moe was a great man with always a great story!He had a heart of gold.Just remember how blessed you all were to have been a part of such a great man!.To his grandchildren if you all just have one of your granpas traits you will be all set!Im sending my love to all but especially my niece Alyssa,just always remember how much your granpa loved you!!Rest in peace Moe!

Jennifer Pelletier

July 10, 2013

I'll always remember playing in your backyard on the trampoline! Good times, good memories, much love.

July 10, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

sue Coffey

July 10, 2013

Lance and Lisa,may God comfort you at this time and always.Sue Coffey

John & Nancy Bartholic

July 10, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tracey Rivers

July 10, 2013

Lisa, You & your family is in my thoughts & prayers thru this time of sorrow. I know that your father will always be in your heart, but will be right beside you in all that you do. Please if you ever need a ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on, please call me. Your work family member.

Alyssa Newland

July 10, 2013

I will never forget all the wonderful memories of you grandpa. I am one of the luckiest people for I not only had a kind, loving, wonderful grandpa in my life for the past 25 years but I now will go through the rest of my life with you as my guardian angel. I will be proud to show your picture to my child one day and tell them all of the great memories I have. I love you grandpa and thank you for everything you have done for our family xoxoxo

Joan Mecteau

July 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It's not easy, but try to find some comfort in knowing Moe is at peace.

Carol, Lynell & Family, Francis,Kya

July 9, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Uncle Moe. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him. May God Bless you and your Family during this difficult time. We are all thinking of you.

Donald & Amy

July 9, 2013

Our condolences to the entire family, Peace & love to you all...

Lisa (Fontaine) Wood

July 9, 2013

Dad, I miss you terribly already. You will NEVER be forgotten. I will carry your love with me wherever I go. I now know I have an amazing guardian angel looking after me, Mom, Lance, Susan and Mitch as well as your grandchildren and great grandchildren. I love you Dad, now and forever. Til me see one another again, xoxo.

Donna Mark

July 9, 2013

Lisa, Thoughts go out to you and your Family during this difficult time..

Rose Normandie

July 9, 2013

Lisa (and family,) so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Wally & Arlene Pietras

July 9, 2013

A relative who became a friend. Thanks to wife Carol for bringing Moe into the family. Glad we were able to see him shortly before he passed. Love & peace to all. Cousin Wally & Arlene

Gil Gileau

Gilbert Gileau

July 9, 2013

Moe and I were good friends since 1948. We should have wrote a book but nobody would believe it. Ha. Moe was one of the most talented and diversified person I had the pleasure of knowing and growing up with. God Bless your soul.

Kim Ricard

July 9, 2013

Lisa..Thinking about you and your family at this difficult time! He has earned his wings! Love you!

Christine Fontaine Howe

July 9, 2013

My Uncle, My Godfather, I thank you for all the love, laughter, memories and the best clam cake recipe in the world. You have been welcomed by those who went before you with open arms. God be with you till we meet again.

Love, Christine Fontaine Howe, Lakeside, Ca.

shirley fontaine

July 9, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

linda kettle

July 9, 2013

May you find peace and strength in the days ahead through the love and caring of family and friends.

Tammy Collelo

July 9, 2013

My thoughts are with each of you! I have sooo many great memories I will cherish them forever!

Debra

July 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death can cause grief and feelings of helplessness. During these times we need to seek out God's words for comfort started by reading the 11 chapter of John.

Karen Jean

July 9, 2013

So sorry for you loss. May all the happy memories give you peace.

Albie & Judy Strickle

July 9, 2013

Thinking of you and hoping you'll find comfort in special memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lori Piela

July 9, 2013

Cherish your memories family. Love you all. R..I.P. Moby See ya latet

Abby Gosselin

July 9, 2013

Lance, Lisa and Allysa, thinking of you all during this difficult time.

michele & chelsea koziol

July 9, 2013

Susan & Skylar, we are so sorry for your loss, its always hard to loose a parent and someone you love dearly, God Bless you at this difficult time.

Brenda Krajewski

July 9, 2013

Dear Lisa and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father-in-law, father, and grandfather. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest tests we are put through in life. May the fond memories you have carry you through these difficult times.

Brenda

Joyce Lefevre-Murray

July 9, 2013

So sorry my prayers as well as thoughts to the family.Moe and I had some good times in our younger days,I will always miss my cousin Moe..R.I.P. cousin.Till we meet again...

Norm & Connie Gagnon

July 9, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lance and Donna Browne

July 9, 2013

Moe is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Tom & Dawne Bartholic

July 9, 2013

The Fontaine family, Sorry for your loss. Moe will be missed by all. I know he had touched my life from time to time. May he RIP I know one day we'll meet again.
God Bless
Tom & Dawne Bartholic

Dora

July 9, 2013

May the family find peace in the thought that he is once again healthy and happy with the Lord

Lance, Lisa, Alyssa & Daniel Fontaine

July 8, 2013

Words can not describe the sadness we feel or the hole in our heart at the loss of our Father, Father In Law and Grandfather. We can only cherish the memories we have shared and the love you have shown us. We pray that you are no longer in pain are in peace and have reunited with your loved ones in Heaven, until we meet again, we love you!
Lance, Lisa, Alyssa and Daniel

Lisa Fontaine

July 8, 2013

We love you Moe, rest in peace!

July 8, 2013

No words can describe the sadness we feel at the loss of our father, father in law, and grandfather. The only peace we feel is in knowing you are no longer in pain and your suffering is over and that you are now with God and your loved ones in Heaven. We will miss you terribly but are thankful for the great memories we have and will look forward to the day we meet again. Until then, rest in peace! We love you. Lance, Lisa, Daniel and Alyssa

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