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Sarah LaFontaine Obituary
LaFontaine, Sarah F.
(nee Gillespie), Wed., April 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Shostrand Sr. & Donald
LaFontaine; dear mother of Linda (George) Schaefer, John (Sue) Shostrand, Jr. & the late Joyce (survived by Harold) Gamache; loving grandmother of David Gamache, George Schaefer, Angela Abner, Brittany Spavale, John Shostrand. Jennifer Shostrand & Michael Shostrand; our dear great-grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, May 21, 4-8 p.m. and Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. until service at 10:00 a.m. Interment private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sarah LaFontaine
Jocelyn L George
May 11, 2024
My son and I continue to speak of Sarah and remember her for her kindness and cheerfulness. Best neighbor ever! She made this world a better place.
Hermann and Carolyn Eisele
May 11, 2024
We fondly remember Sarah and her loving friendship as well as her devotion to her family and friends on this anniversary.
Hermann and Carolyn Eisele
Jocelyn George
May 12, 2022
We remember Sarah fondly for her kind and cheerful disposition and her spunk. Having her as a neighbor was truly a blessing. She is missed.
Hermann Eisele
May 17, 2020
Sarah's caring and loving friendship will be deeply missed, and her many years of devoted service at the Bavarian Inn will never be forgotten.
With Love and Deepest Sympathies, from the Eisele Family.
Hermann and Carolyn Eisele
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Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123
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