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1959 - 2025
REVERE - Jane E. Fontaine, passed away on Wednesday, November 19th at the Salem Hospital following a valiant 11-month battle with colon cancer, at 66 years of age. Jane was born on May 25, 1959, in Salem, MA to her parents Rene & Mary Fontaine. Jane was raised and educated in Salem. She was an alumna of Salem High School, Class of 1977. Following high school, Jane began working for Stop & Shop Grocery Store in Salem and later in Swampscott, as a clerk. She would go on to hold many other roles throughout her 45+ year career. Along the way, Jane made countless lifelong friendships, most significantly the love of her life, Richard Bryson. Jane and Richard lived their lives in Revere, MA and Wakefield, NH. Jane enjoyed her summers at their cottage on the beach in New Hampshire. She truly cherished her time by the lake with many friends. She was also devoted to caring for her parents as they got older and their health declined. Jane also enjoyed going out for dinners and traveling in her earlier years. Jane was a woman who was dedicated to the things and people she loved. She will be remembered for her tough exterior and her warm beautiful heart. She is the loving wife of 43 years to Richard A. Bryson of Revere. Cherished daughter of the late Rene J. and Mary E. (Hurley) Fontaine. Dear sister of Robert "Jay" Fontaine and his husband Ray Gottwald of Harwich, and the late John R. Fontaine. She is also lovingly survived by many friends and extended family both here in Massachusetts and in New Hampshire.
Service Information: Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Sunday, November 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, followed by a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jane's memory to the Danna Farber / Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9188. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.
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