Doris M. LaFountain

Doris M. LaFountain obituary, Plattsburgh, NY

Doris M. LaFountain

Doris LaFountain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Plattsburgh on Mar. 9, 2026.
PLATTSBURGH – Doris M. LaFountain, 97, of Beekman St., formerly of Beekmantown, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born on December 8, 1928 the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Menard) Belanger.

Doris married Alfred LaFountain, whom passed away April 8, 1981. She worked for many years at Diamond International in Plattsburgh. The job she enjoyed the most was raising her family.

Survivors include her children, Bernard (Lisa) LaFountain, Marvin (Pam) LaFountain, John (Mary)LaFountain, Mickey (Kelly) LaFountain, Diana (Roch) Langlois, Karen (Ron) Currier, daughter in law, Tina LaFountain. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews

She is predeceased by spouse, parents, her two sisters, Blanche Marshall and Florence Patnode, son, Edward LaFountain and granddaughter, Michelin Langlois.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at a later date at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

To share a photo, story or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

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