TILTON – Ralph D. Fontaine, 84, of 139 Winter Street, formerly of Laconia, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home.
He was born on June 26, 1928 in Laconia, the son of Frank and Beryl (Dockham) Fontaine. Ralph served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked for over 25 years as a machinist for Scott & Williams and also for several years as a self employed salesman. He was a past Scout Master in Laconia for over 30 years. Ralph was an active volunteer in the community and was a member of the Lakes Region Cordsmen, the Laconia Street Car Company and the Pemi Choral Society.
He is survived by two sons; Brian Fontaine and his wife Grace of Texas, Andre Fontaine of Minnesota, two daughters; Diane Wilmot and her husband Gene of Meredith, Tammy Fontaine of Laconia, a daughter in law, Gale Fontaine of Gilford, a step son, Dana Mayo of Laconia, a step daughter, Sara Hamlin of Meredith, one brother, Regie Fontaine of Tampa, Florida, one sister, Ruth Ann Goodine of California, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Wayne Fontaine in 2012 and one brother, Richard Fontaine.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will be held at 7PM on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Whipple Ave entrance.
Burial will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11AM.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com .