Raymond H. Fontaine … Holland, VT; born and raised in Lowell, 66 – died unexpectedly Monday, April 17, at home, husband of Kathy (Lynch) Fontaine.  Born in Lowell, July 16, 1956, son of late Raymond A Fontaine and late mother Rita Rose (Arguin) Fontaine.  Attended St. Louis Elementary School and Lowell Vocational School.

Was employed at Charlies River for 40 years and supervised the Isolator Construction Department.  According to his supervisor and co-workers he knew a lot about isolator procedures and biosecurity. He was a friend and co-worker who could be depended on to help, guide and teach.  The employees at Charles River will always think of Ray as one of the best co-workers to have. He had a big heart and made everyone better around him.

Moved to VT where he built a home with wife and neighbors.  Homestead included horses, dogs, chickens, a nasty rooster, Shadow the cat, all while cultivating a vegetable garden which he shared with friends and family.  In retirement, he enjoyed supervising the Recycling Center as residents enjoyed his warm welcomes.

Ray loved gardening and cooking, his favorite being lobsters, but most of all he loved life.  Had a great sense of empathy for people and worked tirelessly to provide for his family.  Ray always made it a point to visit his children and grandchildren despite the long ride.

Ray is survived by his wife Kathy (Lynch) Fontaine, son Thomas and daughter-in-law Anna Fontaine, daughter Amanda Fontaine, six grand-daughters Evelyn, Ainsley, Scarlett, Juliana, Chelsea, and Leila. Stepdaughter Christine (Crissy) Flanders, stepson John Arroyo, grandsons Jase, Josh. Sister-in-law, Ruth Fisher, niece Christina Simpson and her husband Lester Simpson, nephew Wayne Fisher and his wife Evelyn Fisher, great nieces, Lilly, Cora, Alexis, Lauren and Melanie. Brother- in- law, Patrick Lynch, and his wife Carol Lynch. Niece; Keri Lynch Stella, and Nephew, Corey Lynch, and his wife Nicole Panjian. Great nieces; Charlotte, and Olivia. Great nephews; Samuel, Griffin, and Alex. Three sisters, Priscille Fontaine, Diane (Fontaine) Jacques, JoAnn (Fontaine) Baldwin and Sue (Landry) Fontaine, Mother of Thomas, and Amanda.  Deceased brothers are Robert, husband of Barbara (Boisvert) Fontaine, David Fontaine and previous wife Kathy (Lamothe) Nolan.

Services will be held May 27 ^th at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, in Newport, VT.  A celebration for life will follow after the services at 420 Tree Farm Rd., Derby Line, VT at the Pig Roast grounds.  Some picnic tables will be available but please bring a lawn chair, a dish for a potluck meal that will take place on the grounds, and any pictures of Ray to put on display would be appreciated.