Joanne A. Lafontaine
August 28, 1936 - July 2, 2017
Joanne (Albert) Lafontaine, 80, of Colchester, loving wife of the late Phillip Lafontaine, passed away July 2, 2017, at Harrington Court. She was born in Millinocket, ME. a daughter of the late Albert and Alma (Chasse) Albert. She worked as a bookbinder at Russell Library in Middletown and was a Literacy Volunteer, as well as the Parent Teacher Association, and Band Boosters. Joanne was a strong supporter of many community organizations, including His Dwelling Place, the Special Olympics, MDA, Relay for Life, and Cat Tails. She was a communicant of St. John's Church in Middletown. Joanne leaves behind a son, Michael Lafontaine and his wife Diane; three daughters, Laurie Gardner and her husband Joseph, Tina Cadotte and her husband Derek, and Joyce Lafontaine; two brothers, Andrew Albert and Alan Albert; three sisters, Priscilla Lewis, Sylvianne Haines, and Carol Gullo; her beloved grandchildren, Ishara Gardner and Joseph Gardner; and a great granddaughter Allura Farnsworth-Gardner. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill, has care of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.
Joanne (Albert) Lafontaine, 80, of Colchester, loving wife of the late Phillip Lafontaine, passed away July 2, 2017, at Harrington Court. She was born in Millinocket, ME. a daughter of the late Albert and Alma (Chasse) Albert. She worked as... View Obituary & Service Information