FALL RIVER – Christy L. (Rodrigues) Fontaine, age 53 of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores, she was the beloved wife, companion and friend to David Fontaine of 37 years. and the daughter of Sandy (Ferreira) Rodrigues and the late Jorge Rodrigues.
Christy was currently working as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Catholic Memorial Home. During her free time, Christy loved to spend quality time with her family and friends.
In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include her 2 sons: Jason Fontaine of Palm Coast, FL and Derek Fontaine of Fall River, MA; 5 siblings: Peter Rodrigues (wife Donna) of Dartmouth, MA, Tina Coutroubis (husband Paul) of Fall River, MA, Samuel Rodrigues of Swansea, MA, Ana Paula Pimentel (husband Kevin) of Palm Coast, FL, and Sandra Codner (husband Phillip) of Fall River; 3 grandchildren: Hayden, Riley, and Keston; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Christy’s funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA on Thursday, June 10th here at 9:00 A.M. for family, followed by a Funeral Service in His Providence Church, 262 Swansea Mall Dr., Swansea, MA at 10:00 for all to attend. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Calling hours on Wednesday, June 9th from 4-8 P.M. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please to www.rogersfuneral.com.