Maryvonne Bontemps
1938 - 2011
Maryvonne Bontemps
1938 - 2011
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BORN
1938
DIED
2011
Maryvonne Bontemps Obituary
Maryvonne is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Bernard Bontemps; daughter, Veronique Phelan and husband Sean; grandchildren, Ian and Lauren Phelan; siblings, Joelle, Jean-Pierre, Annick, Soisig, Janig, Geva and Gwenola; numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011 at St. Martha Catholic Church, 3702 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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January 17, 2012
My Dear Bernard , Veronique!
I was very sad to hear of the death of Maryvonne after so many years of hopes and her courageous fight against her illness and I want to tell you and your family how very sorry I am in writing.
Claudine, Micxhel, Alexis, are joining me in offering our deepest sympathies in you loss!
Sergei Loutchaninoff
Kingwood,TX
Linda Dalton
December 30, 2011
We read in the Observer today Maryvonne's obituary with much sadness. She taught Evan at the Pines through third grade and tutored him privately through fifth grade. Unfortunately, we found the obituary after the funeral or we would have definately attended to show our respect for such a great lady. Evan is now a junior at Vanderbilt University and remembers with fondness his tutoring sessions at Madame's kitchen table. Emmie, now an 8th grader, remembers receiving stickers from Maryvonne when we arrived to pick up her big brother. Madame Bontemps, as she was known at the Pines, had a true gift for teaching children. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Famille JARD BIDAUD
December 30, 2011
Bernard, Veronque,
Toute la famille se joint à moi pour vous dire que nos prieres et nos pensees vous
accompagnent ce vendredi.
Tendresse - TINOU
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Olivier Prigent
December 29, 2011
Maryvonne was one of the sweetest person I ever met. I feel really sorry for Bernard and family, and want to present here my sincere condolences.
Après tant de souffrances, reposes en paix.
Yvonne Barbee
December 29, 2011
I had the good fortune to work with Maryvonne for many years at Pines Montessori School. She and her nephew had developed a beautiful program for young children to learn French. Many students benefitted from this- and also from her gentle guidance and true affection for the children. Maryvonne was especially kind and generous in all that she did- a great lady in every respect.
My deepest sympathy to Bernard and Veronique and all her Family.
Orly Dupont
December 29, 2011
Très cher Bernard,
Nous sommes profondément touchés par le deuil qui t'affecte. Dans cette triste épreuve nous t'envoyons toute notre affection.
Orly Dupont et famille.
December 29, 2011
Très cher Bernard,
Nous sommes profondément touchés par le deuil qui t'affecte. Dans cette triste épreuve nous t'envoyons toute notre affection.
Orly Dupont et famille (Houston, Texas)
Carine et Patrick Gregoire
December 29, 2011
Cher Bernard,
C'est avec tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Maryvonne. Nous garderons d'elle le souvenir d'une femme extrèmement chaleureuse. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec toi dans ces moments difficiles.
Isabelle et Pascal Druost-Lhomer
December 28, 2011
Chèr Bernard,
C'est avec une grande tristesse, que nous vous adressons nos plus sincères condoléances.
J'ai toujours à l'esprit le souvenir heureux de mon séjour à Houston, de votre rencontre et de votre gentillesse à tous les deux.
Soyez assuré de notre chaleureuse sympathie et de toute notre amitié.
Affectueusement.
Mimi Kaplow
December 28, 2011
My deapest condolences to you, Bernard,and your family. I met you and Maryvonne at my sister's, Cristina Bouchez. Both of you are very dear to my sister and brother-in-law, and I hope that you know that you are held close to their hearts and many others in your hour of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may memories soothe your sadness.
Laurence et Didier De La Ferriere
December 27, 2011
Cher Bernard,
Nous gardons toujours de merveilleux souvenirs de nos années à Houston et ceci grâce aux personnes que nous avons rencontrées. Maryvonne et sa gentillesse restera toujours avec nous et dans nos cœurs. À très bientôt.
Bien affectueusement.
Laurence et Didier
jean-Yves & Chris Lhomer
December 26, 2011
Nous garderons le souvenir de Maryvonne, d'une amie pleine de gentillesse et de prevenance.
Bernard, nous vous assurons de notre amitie et de notre sympathie.
Paul Martinez
December 26, 2011
Mr. Bontemps, Veronique, from the Kingwood family to yours, we are truly sorry for your loss. We are honored that you have entrusted us with your beloved wife/mother. If there is anything that you need, please let us know.
Cristina and Jacques Bouchez
December 26, 2011
Maryvonne has been a dearest friend and "sister" to me. She has shown much courage and faith through her suffering, and loved Bernard and her family deeply. We will miss her terribly but know that she is in a better place.
To Bernard, Veronique, and family, we share in your sadness and keep all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Marcy Ullestad
December 22, 2011
Veronique, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Know that she is no longer in pain but at peace and comfortable with the Lord. Sincerely, Marcy Ullestad
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