Obituary for Marjorie L. (Wilson) Fontaine
Marjorie L. (Wilson) Fontaine, 87, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2016. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Theodore and Coranna (Raymond) Wilson, she has been a long time Ludlow resident. Marjorie worked for many years at the former Forbes and Wallace store of downtown Springfield. Marjorie was an avid reader, especially of mysteries. She passed her love of reading to her children and grandchildren. Many evenings Marjorie could be found in her favorite chair with a good book. Marjorie also loved to sew and quilt, and had a talent for all things crafty; but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her husband and her family. Marjorie was the beloved wife of 65 years to the late Wilfred Fontaine who predeceased her in 2013; a loving mother to Michael Fontaine and wife Susan of Rhode Island, Thomas Fontaine and wife Linda of Ohio, Donna Andre and husband Larry of Ludlow, David Fontaine and wife Debbie of Springfield, Joan Fontaine and husband Vincent Ashton of Springfield, Robert Fontaine and wife Kathy of Florida, and Jon Fontaine and his wife Barbara of Springfield; and also leaves 19 cherished grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, extended family members and dear friends. Sadly, Marjorie was predeceased by her granddaughter Ashley Andre in 2005, grandson Christopher McLeod in 2014, brother Teddy Wilson, and sisters Shirley Adams and Rita Chambers.Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening September 15th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral services for Marjorie will be held on Friday,September 16th at 9:15-with services commencing at 10:00am in the Ludlow Funeral Home followed by burial in Island Pond Cemetery. Donations may be made in Marjorie’s memory to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org)
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
15
Sep
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Visitation
Friday
16
Sep
9:15 AM
- 10:00 AM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Service
Friday
16
Sep
10:00 AM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Cemetery Details
Location
Island Pond Cemetery
499 Center Street
Ludlow, Ma 01056
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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