Roland E. Fontaine
January 11, 1931 ~ July 27, 2010
Roland E. Fontaine, of Winchester, VA formerly of Southbridge, MA, died at Winchester Medical Center. Loving husband of the late Olga Bauckman Fontaine; devoted father of Deborah Fontaine Jensen (Gary), Roland Fontaine, Jr., and Michael Fontaine (Ann); cherished grandfather of Wesley, Christopher and Kyle Fontaine, Jeremy and Jennifer Huston and Justin Strenth.
He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren Rylee and Cameron Huston.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren Rylee and Cameron Huston.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Roland. I cant imagine what this year has been like for you. Melissa and I are thinking of you in your time of grief. But your dad is with your mother again and they are looking down on you to give you strength. They both suffered long enough. If you need anything, dont hesitate to call.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” ~From a headstone in Ireland Well Dad, we sure are going to miss you. Thanks for always being there for us, and always giving us direction. Your dedication to us and to Mom, has been a real inspiration. You’re the best of the best of the best, forever and always! Love Mike
Dear Roland, We talked by phone many times and said we would get together soon. We should have done what we wanted to do. I always wanted to tell you how I looked up to you as my older cousin and wanted to be like you, a MARINE. I remember when you came walking up Chestnut St. after completing boot camp carrying your duffle bag, so proud and no longer a boy but a man. That man became his family’s hero, a husband,a father, a grandfather. I,to this day,still and will always remember my cousin Roland as my hero. God Bless. SEMPER FI Your cousin Lou
This has been a tough period for you guys losing Olga my condolences. I miss them and will always remember them with fond memories.
Mr. Fontaine, thats how I referred to you when I began dating your daughter Debbie back in 1971, I was shaking my boots. Over the years since Debbie and I got married in 1997 I became comfortable calling you Roland/ “dad” Thanks so much for your daughter, I can’t imagine life without her and thanks so much for making me feel like family when we were together. My sincerest condolences go out to your family. You are truly missed by all!! Gary Give my folks my love when you see them.
Debbie, Mike and Buzz. There are lots of old good memories of your Dad, your MOM. They are good people and someone to be proud of. They gave lots of love to you and I’m sure they will be missed. Hang onto the times you laughed the most.To me that is the spirit they left behind, the love they had for you and the good times you’ll always remember. To my little Debbie, I’m sure you have grown, I hope you still remember me. You were my little cutie a few years back. If all goes well, you guys might see my daughter Denise for she will be in Washington Friday night. I’m sending you my open arms with a huge hug to all of you. Mon and Dad just walked into their next life. Peace be with You
Dear Daddy, I can’t tell you how much I am missing you already! Where does the time go? The memories are flooding back to me, to that little girl that would climb into your lap after dinner to watch TV, to the 1st movie you took me to (Mary Poppins),To when you and Mom(Olga)took me to my 1st & only, horse race,where you bet on Deb who didn’t even place at all. Then the trip to the woods to shoot cans off of a stomp! The little girl in me cries out loudly in pain,the woman I am weeps with such sadness! All the while so proud to be your daughter, you are the best dad. Kiss Mom, Meme’ and Pepe’ for me. I know that was the best reunion. I love you so very much dad, see you in heaven. xoxoxox Love Debbie
On November 7, 1985, Roland was my invited guest at the Marine Corps League luncheon at the Sam Rayburn building in Washington, D.C. This occasion was a salute to the coming U.S. Marine Corps birthday event on November 10th. During the course of the luncheon, Marines and former Marines were asked to stand when their service Marine regiment was announced. When Roland’s was called he rose to his full height and, smiling broadly, locked his heels at attention. “My God,” I thought, “Here is the embodiment of the few, the proud, the Marines.” Rest in peace, my friend. We will miss you.
Pepe- I wish heaven had a phone so we could hear your voice. Your memory is a keepsake, from which we’ll never part. God has you in Heaven, but we have you in our hearts! you are very missed and loved xoxox Love Your grandaughter Jenny
Dear Debbie, Buzz and Michael! Your Dad was and always will be a person that I always looked up to and wanted to be like. He was so good in so many ways and you were blessed to have as your Dad.I’m not able to be there with you today but I hold a special place in my heart for all of you.May Dad and Mom be happy together for eternity.