Leo-Fontaine-Obituary

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Leo E. Fontaine

Newport, Vermont

May 2, 1926 – May 27, 2023

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BORN
May 2, 1926
DIED
May 27, 2023
LOCATION
Newport, Vermont

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Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home - Newport Obituary

Leo E. Fontaine, 97, of Burlington, VT passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023.  Leo was born on May 2, 1926, and grew up in Westfield, VT, with his parents, Aime and Yvonne (Benoit) Fontaine and 11 siblings: George, Annette, Rachel, Rene, Rolland, Evelyn, Alfred, Adrien, Paul, Roger and...

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Elderly cousin Claire Goodwin, daughter of Anita and niece of Yvonne, sending condolences to the family.

I have such fond memories growing up, especially over-nights on occasion. I remember Uncle Leo driving for VT Transit from Newport to Boston. He was always in good spirits & loved telling jokes with the most serious face; that's what I'll be remembering.

My Sincere Condolences,
Barbara Lague Jones

Oh the memories of my favorite Uncle. Always happy and full of jokes. He always made you feel so welcome when visiting, and especially in his later years when we hadn't seen each other for a long time. Growing up I remember my folks along with Aunt Hazel and Uncle Leo always doing things together. When I was a small child we often went to Seymour Lake swimming in the summer. And yes, there are pictures somewhere of me as a toddler in a "knit" bathing suit with my Uncle Leo on the sands...

Extending condolences to the Fontaine family. Sadly, I didn't get to spend too much time with him, but the time we did share, he was very entertaining, love to tell me jokes, and even though he claimed to not "hear that well" he sure knew how to make you feel welcome, and his hugs were the "best". May he be at peace in heaven!