Eugene R. Fontaine Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hampton – Eugene R. “Gene” Fontaine, 90, of Hampton, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Saturday, June 25, 2022. Gene was born in Manchester, February 5, 1932, the son of Eugene and Albina (Guillemette) Fontaine. Before moving to Cornerstone at Hampton four years ago, he had resided in Suncook, Laconia, Manchester and Litchfield, where he lived for 42 years. He was a 1950 graduate of Laconia High School, after which he enlisted with the US Army, serving from 1952 to 1954. He was employed by New England Telephone in the Manchester office beginning as a linesman and retiring in marketing management in 1992, after 37 years of service. A quick-witted master of the one-liner, Gene was always ready to “shoot the breeze” or share a beer with anyone. He was an avid skier and volunteered with the National Ski Patrol for 35 years, as well as with the Special Olympics. His family enjoyed many summers at their cottage on Northwood Lake. He was a devout communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manchester/Litchfield, serving on its various committees. Gene shared 61 years of marriage with his beloved wife Lorraine (Dickner) Fontaine. Family members include his five children, Andrea Fontaine (partner Robert Clark) of South Boston, MA, David Fontaine (Carole) of Plymouth, MA, Laurie Fontaine (Brian Nash) of Wells, ME, Glenn Fontaine (Rick Rivezzo) of Encino Hills, CA, Amy Gakopoulos (Tim) of Hampton, cherished grandchildren Madison and Nicholas Gakopoulos, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Gertrude Bellerose (John), and Joan Fletcher (Charles). Visiting hours will be from 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 12 noon at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Private burial will be held at a later date. Donations in his honor may be made by clicking here to Special Olympics New Hampshire or mailing to P.O. Box 3598, Concord, NH 03302.

Eugene R. Fontaine

February 5, 1932 - June 25, 2022