It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of
Lionel Fontaine, devoted husband of Marguerite (deceased), and loving
father of Micheline, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Taché Centre, at
the age of 83 years.
Lionel was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Clothilde (nee
Muloin), and brothers Raymond and Lucien. He is survived by his sisters;
Marie-Jeanne Tellier, Agnes Joyal, Germaine Bruneau, Eva Berthelette,
Irene (Olivier) Meilleur, and Alice L'heureux, as well as by
sisters-in-law Doris (Raymond) Fontaine, and Laurette (Lucien) Fontaine,
and his nieces and nephews. Dad was a member of the International
Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, Local 728
for 33 years prior to his retirement in 1986.
The family is forever grateful for the support and genuine care from all
the staff members of 3ABC at Taché Centre, and support workers, as well
as the homecare providers who were like a second family to him, and
last but not least all the friends who have supported Lionel throughout
his illness.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Coutu Funeral Chapel,
680 Archibald Street.
253-5086
ejcoutu.com
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 15 at 10:00
a.m. in St. Emile Church, 556 St. Anne's Rd. Interment will follow at
Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Lionel
may be made to Parkinson Society Manitoba, 171 Donald Street, Suite 302,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M4.
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2012
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