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Arline Fontaine Obituary

FONTAINE, ARLINE R. (HAMEL), 55, of Harvest Dr. and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Kent Hospital. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of Rene R. & Rita E. (Bruneau) Hamel of Coventry.

Arline was a secretary at the former Hama Armature Co., Warwick for 25 yrs. She loved spending time with her family and friends and tending to her flower gardens. She was the mother of Crystal H. (and David) Gaouette of Cumberland and Monique L. Fontaine of Warwick. Sister of Renee R. (and John) Wickham, Joyce A. (and Mike) Bradshaw, all of Coventry, Janice M. (and Matt) Theroux, and Sheila L. (and John) Socha, all of West Warwick. Also survived by her cherished grandson Trevor Gaouette, 3 neices, 3 nephews, 1 great neice, 1 great nephew. Grandmother of the late Travis Gaouette. Sister of the late Denise Hamel.

Her Funeral will be Monday at 9 am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117), Coventry with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Vincent De Paul Church. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 pm.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 25, 2008.

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Monique Fontaine

November 23, 2008

To my entire family, I just want to thank everyone for being their for one another and I know as long as we continue that we will make it through this!

Mom I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I miss you more and more everyday! I know the family will not be whole without you but we will be alright. Travis is lucky to have his memere with him! I know I will see you again one day!

Chasity Socha

November 17, 2008

Pepere, Memere, Monique, Crystal, Trev, Auntie Renee Janice Joyce, Mom (Sheila) and all my cousins. Every day i wish us all peace. One day it will get better we will all be ok.

Auntie Arline, I miss you every day. I wish you were still here with us. These hollidays will be hard without you here to join in on our laughs. I wish all the peace and love from this earth to you up there. Take care of the Baby and my Gramp. Love and Miss Ya!!!

Terry Valley

November 12, 2008

Dear Monique and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this diffucult time.

Maurice J Hamel

November 6, 2008

Dear Cousin, My deepest sympathy goe's out to you and your family,
Maurice J.Hamel

Paul Hamel

November 4, 2008

Dear Cousins,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Arline. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Your cousin,
Paul J. Hamel, (brother of Leo and Maurice Hamel)

Lori (Bartis) Enos

October 25, 2008

So sorry to hear of Arline's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time.

October 25, 2008

Sheila and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. May the memories that you have of her bring you comfort today and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jackie Baris

mary sullivan

October 25, 2008

I was one of Arline's friends at CCAP. Arline was a special woman. I am going to miss her so much. I will miss her sense of humor and her smile. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Arline's family.

Shayna Bennett

October 25, 2008

Monique and Crystal, I am truly sorry for your lost. Just remember she loved you both dearly. Anytime or anything you need something or someone just let me know.

Deb Ruzzano

October 25, 2008

Monique & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Know that in your heart she will always be a part of everything you do. Love, Deb Ruzzano

Daniel & Charlene (McCloud) Webster

October 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 25, 2008

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hamel, Renee, Joyce, Janice, Sheila and the entire family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter, sister, mother and aunt. Words cannot express the sorrow but remembering the good and happy times will hopefully ease some of the pain.

Love,
Danuta, Andy and Tori

Jean Kennedy

October 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Arline. We had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful person.

Our deepest sympathy
Jean & Gary Kennedy

Kate & Carl Graham

October 25, 2008

Your love and prayers are with you all. If you need anything please let us know. You have alway made us feel like part of your family and now we fell your pain, so let us help. We love you all.

Karyn Parris

October 25, 2008

Monique & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed. May she now rest in peace.

Rebecca Dowiot

October 25, 2008

Monique and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say can make it better. Know that I will be thinking of you!

~Becky

annette sousa

October 25, 2008

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

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