Obituary for Albert L. Fontaine
Albert L. Fontaine, 91, of Willimantic, beloved husband of the late Dorea (Martineau) Fontaine died November 5, 2008. A lifelong resident of Willimantic, CT He was born June 23, 1917 the son of Napoleon and Adele (Bernard) Fontaine. Al was a cook at Connecticut State Police Barracks for many years. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft after 25 years of Employment. He was a communicant of St. Mary Church and volunteered at the Immaculata Retreat House since its inception. He was a member and Past Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Franco-American Club and the Willimantic Elks Lodge 1311 for over 60 years. His survivors include a son, Gary R. Fontaine of Willimantic; three sisters: Rose Chappell of Torrance, CA, Theresa Zak and her husband Peter of Willimantic and Irene Vesco of Reno, Nevada. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins. His Funeral Mass will be concelebrated Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church in Willimantic. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham. Visitation will be Sunday, from 6 to 8 p.m. and again Monday, from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to St. Mary Church Repair Fund, 80 Maple Ave. Willimantic, CT 06226. Please visit www.baconfh.com to register your condolences online.
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