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Eugene LaFountain Obituary
Eugene LaFountain, 50, died on Wednesday May 19th,2021 in a Nashville, TN hospital with his wife and father by his side.
Eugene was born in Burlington, VT, he graduated from Mt. Mansfield High School in 1990. He was a part of the Underhill-Jericho Fire Department for a short time and was his most favorite volunteer service . After that Gene moved to Sarasota, Florida where he lived for 29 years. He worked many of those years for Mike's Elite Towing. Gene's passion was anything in the rescue field. Gene recently moved to Cleveland, TN to be closer to his family and the country life again.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Yen LaFountain and their two young children, Cameron and Ashton LaFountain. Eugene's older children Chelsey Babcock and Nick LaFountain; step children Brittany Kendrick and Carissa Kendrick; 4 grandchildren; parents, Steven and Noella LaFountain; brother, Scott LaFountain and his wife Brook; sister Lisa Ward and her husband Erik; Yen's parents, father Toan Dinh, step mom, Bay Nguyen, Yen's brothers and sisters, and several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Family will be having a small private Celebration of Life.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Underhill-Jericho Fire Dept. or the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bryan Lamphere
June 20, 2022
Very sorry to learn of Eugene´s passing. We were friends in high school. My condolences to his family
Randy Clark
May 27, 2021
Our sincere condolences to all of Eugene’s family our thoughts are with you. Randy and Christal Clark
Bob Stone
May 26, 2021
I graduated from Mt Mansfield Union High School with Eugene in 1990. There were several of us that all joined the UJFD while we were in High School. We became friends quickly. Over the past 30 years Eugene and I would chat from time to time, and he often spoke about how he missed serving on the UJFD and the Green Mountains of Vermont. While I don’t think he missed the snow and reminded me often of the beautiful weather that only Florida can offer
While Eugene served the UJFD with honor and distinction, he added more of a true passion for helping others in there time
of need, and he loved being a fire fighter. He was the type of firefighter that was always willing to lend that needed helping hand day or nightYou could always count on Eugene
God Speed my friend.
Carol Sheltra
May 26, 2021
I will always have a special place in my heart for Gene. I took care of him for a period of time before my brother met my sister-in-law. It was hard to let him go but knew he was in good hands. He had a great Mom for life. I would bring him to So. Burlington police dept. where my ex-husband worked. Everybody loved him as well as my ex-husband. Today my current husband, his Uncle Larry, loved to joke and and laugh with Gene. We love you and wish we had one more moment with you. Aunt Carol and Uncle Larry
American Heart Association
May 26, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Randy Clark
May 26, 2021
To the family of Eugene, I remember him well when he served the Underhill-Jericho Fire Department back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was a popular young man. R.I.P. my friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy H. Clark, Honorary Chief, UJFD
PS The UJFD has a plaque with names of firefighters that have left Memorial Donations to the UJFD and his name will be on that plaque, Thank You
Uncle Rob and Aunt Cindi
May 25, 2021
Gene was our first nephew so we have lots of memories. Uncle Rob would babysit so his parents could have a much needed night out. Aunt Cindi spent time with him reading to him to help him so he fall in love with it. We don’t think it worked. We saw his love for being part of the fire department by the sparkle of his eyes when heading out. When his first daughter was born we knew he’d make a great father just by seeing the love on his face. We were right! He had a kind and loving soul that he shared with us all. His positivity was one of his best qualities. Whatever came his way he met it with that shy smile. He will be missed by all the us that were a part of his life. Heaven gained a great guy and Nanny met him with an amazing hug. Love you Gene ❤
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