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RICHARD J. FONTAINE
Date of Passing: Jul 04, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD J. FONTAINE Richard J. Fontaine, 57, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2014, after a very short and very courageous battle to cancer. Richard leaves to mourn his daughter, treasure and best buddy Rikki and her partner Andy Lachance, his mother Jessie Hampton, his brothers, Glenn (Claudette), Garry (Peggy), Trent (Gwen), sister Toni (Brian), numerous nieces nephews and childhood friend Sheldon Hughes who supported the family and helped walk Rick through heaven's gate. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 08, 2014
Condolences & Memories (25 entries)
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So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jessie and family. - Posted by: Richard and Linda Hackywicz (Uncle and aunt) on: Jul 13, 2014
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Rick you are one of the most personally open persons I know. I feel like I can still here you sing a song. I will miss lots. Darcy - Posted by: darcy (co worker) on: Jul 11, 2014
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I was so sad when I heard of Rick's passing as we used to work together and would share stories and experiences while waiting to load our trucks. You will be missed by many my friend and I will never forget your relaxed attitude and demeanor that everyone noticed and admired you for. My condolences to Rikki his daughter and also to his extended family. RIP Rick my friend and you are pain free now Amen. - Posted by: Brian Oakes (Ex Co-worker) on: Jul 11, 2014
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Rick my friend you will be missed dearly. Your stories and wisdom at times literally blew us away. Your time here was much too short for someone such as yourself r.I.p. - Posted by: Kirk Gustafson (friend) on: Jul 11, 2014
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Ricky was always a bright spot in my day. His positivity stuck to me, usually when I was having a bad day, when I needed it the most. Thanks for making my day bright and I know one day, you and I will hang out again. - Posted by: Rohan (former co-worker) on: Jul 10, 2014
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Hey Rick you will be missed by the Quintex family. You always made me laugh by the stories you told whether it made sense or not.RIP. - Posted by: howard (co-woker) on: Jul 10, 2014
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We are very sorry to hear about Rick's passing. His upbeat attitude, stories and advice will be missed by all of us at Eliminator-RC. - Posted by: Gobeils (Eliminator-RC (customer)) on: Jul 10, 2014
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Wow, we just heard the sad news today. Our condolences to your family. We mostly heard about your daughter and your grand puppy during our conversaitons, seen pictures too:) Here we thought you were on holidays enjoying your summer. Sad to find out this is not the case. We will miss your smiling face in our office every Thursday. Tequila the office dog will miss you as well, she doesn't come out to see the new guy:) It was nice to have known you over the years. RIP. - Posted by: Dr. Long's office staff () on: Jul 10, 2014
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Rikki, we are all going to miss Rick so much. Whenever he had a story to share with me he would make sure to track me down at the end of the day to tell me in person. He also would tell me to cherish family each day. He was a great guy and I am going to miss him alot. Our deepest sympathies from my family to you Rikki. - Posted by: Roger (Co Worker) on: Jul 10, 2014
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A great and kind man! You will be missed! Thanks for the wisdom Rick! Peace. - Posted by: Heather (neighbors ) on: Jul 09, 2014
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I was shocked to hear of Rick's passing. My deepest sympathy to the Family. I have many many great memories of Rick when he would come and stay the summers when we were farming and also when I moved to Winnipeg. His humour and intelligents were an inspiration. - Posted by: Brenda Hackewich (cousin) on: Jul 09, 2014
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RIP Rick you were taken from us to early my friend miss ya big time - Posted by: Derek Smart (co-worker) on: Jul 09, 2014
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shocked and saddened by your loss aunt Jessie and family - Posted by: bob and marlene krall (cousin) on: Jul 09, 2014
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So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was always so cheerful when delivering our mats. We had many great conversations about life. I am sure he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The staff at North American Fur Auctions - Posted by: Mary Schellenberg (North American Fur Auctions) (Customer) on: Jul 09, 2014
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I will miss your intelligence, quirkiness, your stories and the laughs we shared. You always made everyone smile and laugh when you came back into the office at the end of your work day. You were a great man and a great friend. You will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to Rikki and family. - Posted by: Erynn (Friend/Co-worker) on: Jul 09, 2014
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Very sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathies. RIP Rick. - Posted by: Patti and Mike Bertsch (friends of the family) on: Jul 09, 2014
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Our sincerest condolences Trent, Gwen and families. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Trent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: Trevor and Jill (friends) on: Jul 09, 2014
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Our condolences and deepest sympathy Rikki. Your dad will be terribly missed. Such a great neighbor and good friend. We will miss him tons. ♥ Godspeed Rick ♥ love from the Klumper Family - Posted by: Rob, Rochelle, Chris & Nick Klumper (friend & neighbor) on: Jul 08, 2014
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Our deepest Sympathy to Auntie Jessie and family - Posted by: Greg and Cora Krall (cousin) on: Jul 08, 2014
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In God's grip now, Rick. Aunt Jessie and Family...our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Cherish your memories. - Posted by: Donna & Almer Schneider & Family (Cousin) on: Jul 08, 2014
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Our heartfelt condolences to Trent, Gwen and Family from Ken & Donna Hardy - Posted by: Ken & Donna Hardy (Friend) on: Jul 08, 2014
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Rikki and family. We will miss his sense of humor. God Bless. - Posted by: Pat and Debbie Neill (Co Workers) on: Jul 08, 2014
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Rick was a great neighbor. I knew I could count on him when needed. I will miss seeing him puttering around his garden (he grew great peppers). When I see the raspberries come I will be thinking of him. Thanks Rick for being such a great neighbor, you will be missed. rip....Leonard and Heather - Posted by: leonard thompson (neighbor) on: Jul 08, 2014
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RIP in Tricky Ricky, Gonna miss our early morning conversations!!!! - Posted by: Joy (Co-Worker) on: Jul 08, 2014
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Our deepest sympathies to Trent, Gwen and family. Love Lorrie & Tighe LeBlanc - Posted by: Lorrie & Tighe LeBlanc (Friends) on: Jul 08, 2014