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1948
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2018
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Richard Fontaine Obituary
Richard Fontaine passed away on April 30, 2018 after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. Survived by his loving wife Barbara Brayshaw Fontaine, children Danielle Fontaine and Michelle Riemer (Eric), grandchildren Ethan and Evan Riemer. Sisters Diane Crichton (Colin) Sault Ste Marie; Sue (Ron) Boyer Ottawa; brother-in-law Al Constantineau Los Angels; brother-in-law, Vaughn (Sue) McGregor; sister-in- laws Laurel Harrison (Brian) Leamington; Linda (Ben) Couture, Calgary; Kay Brayshaw; and blessed with many nieces and nephew throughout Canada and United States.
Predeceased by his parents Corona and Rosario, sisters Martha Constantineau, Yvette (Marcel) Proulx, Jackie (Gerry) Desormeaux, Dorothy Tallifer, Eveline (Serge) Lefebvre and brother-in-law Ernie Brayshaw.
Richard was born in Sudbury June 12, 1948 to a large French-Canadian family. He was the youngest of 8 children. He had 7 older sisters and he always disliked the hand-me-downs!
Richard was a past Governor of both Moose Lodges, member of Thunder Bay Pool League with team Cues Your Daddy, he thoroughly enjoyed playing cards with friends and at the 55+ Centre. Member of St Michael's. Always ready for a game of cribbage for those who would drop in for the challenge especially John, Murray, and many others.
Richard stated his career Falconbridge mines. After attending George Brown College, he started driving transports with various companies ending with being an owner/operator of his own rig. He started driving school bus with Watson Bus Lines, then Trottier, then Laidlaw using the same bus! Ending his career of safely transporting many children with Iron Range due to poor health.
Richard was always laughing and telling jokes even when he was very ill. His great sense of humour and wonderful outlook on life helped him along with his friends and family deal with all the health problems he had.
A celebration of Richard's life will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at 2:22 p.m. in St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church 675 Red River Road with Fr. Gordon Holroyd presiding. Cremation has taken place with internment in St Michael's Scattering Garden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Michael and All Angels Capital Fund or the Charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Sargent & Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court Street. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com
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Shirley King
May 15, 2018
Dear Barb
I was deeply saddened to hear of Robert's passing. He will be missed so much by his church family. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family in his love. Shirley and Sherry King
Christine Connors Serino
May 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss Michelle and family
May 4, 2018
Barb and family - my sincere sympathies. I wish you warmth and peace. God Bless, Shanon Arnold
June Bjorn Boyer
May 3, 2018
Very sorry to Barb and family. I will always remember how much my kids loved having Richard as their school bus driver. He was missed when he was on holidays, and now. Hugs.
June Bjorn Boyer
June Bjorn Boyer
May 3, 2018
So sorry to Barb and family. When I think about Richard, I always think about how much my kids liked him as their school bus driver. So much so, that they missed him if he was on holidays. Hugs.
Larry Loveday
May 3, 2018
Barb so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Larry and Debbie Loveday
May 2, 2018
Barb, I was very sorry to hear of Richard's passing, but I know he suffered terribly the last while. I did not know Richard & you very long, but would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless, Betty Graydon
Melissa Fraser
May 2, 2018
Deepest condolences to Barbara and the family. I am very sad to hear of Richards passing.
Melissa at Dr. Gehman's office
Dave Harrison
May 2, 2018
Uncle Richard was a kind and caring person who had an infectious laugh and was always ready with a very humorous story. I remember spending many hours playing games with him at camp and he would always make time for his nieces and nephews. Some of my fondest memories of our time together include sitting on the deck at camp and seeing Richard demonstrated great patience teaching me backgammon at the age of 10. Another fond memory was his great baking creations including the very famous Money Cake that many of us would ask for when it was time for our birthday. I didn't get a chance to see Richard much during my adult years but was very pleased that both Barb and Richard could make it out to the East Coast a few years ago and see my growing family. Even though Richard is no longer with us, the skills he passed on to others and the impacts he made with us will live on. Rest in peace Uncle Richard.
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