Madeline A. Fontaine's Obituary
Madeline A. (Girard) Fontaine, 84, a resident of North Andover, MA, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
The daughter of the late Louis and Alphonsine (Belisle) Girard , Madeline was born in Fairfield, VT and educated in the Vermont schools
Madeline was a long time active member of Saint Michael's Parish. Religious education was important to her and she made sure all of her 9 children attended St Michael's . When her kids were young she could often be found baking double batches of treats or reading to the younger kids using different voices for the characters. She warmly welcomed all of her children's friends to her home. As they grew she welcomed son in laws and daughter-in-laws. She was always thrilled to meet or hear of new grand children or great grandchildren. She held some jobs outside the home as the children were older which she worked hard at, however it was clear she held her most important jobs to be that of mother, wife and grandmother. She readily made friends and enjoyed their company as well.
The widow of Raymond G. Fontaine who passed away in 2012, members of Madeline’s family include her children: Antoine and his wife Lorna of Maryland, Karen Fontaine of North Andover, MA, his daughter-in-law: Mary Fontaine-Niemayer of Minnesota, Cindy and her husband Matthew Van Schalkwyk of Rhode Island, Philip and his wife Anne-Marie Fontaine of Merrimac, MA, Pamela and her husband Edward Goyette of Hampstead, NH, Brian and his wife Joanne Fontaine of North Carolina, Raymond II and his wife Angel Fontaine of Derry, NH, as well as Joseph and his wife Kelly Fontaine of North Andover, MA. Madeline is also survived by her sister Theresa Gordon of Tennessee, sister-in-laws Terry Batchelder of Vermont and Patsy Girard of Mississippi and a brother-in-law Rene Fontaine. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Madeline was predeceased by her son Kevin Fontaine.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Michael’s Church, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA. Burial will follow in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery also in North Andover. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
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