Arcade Fontaine

ALDOUANE, NB – Arcade Fontaine, age 98 of Aldouane passed away peacefully at the Veteran’s War Center, Moncton on Sunday, August 14, 2016.  Born in Aldouane, he was the son of the late Jacques Fontaine and late Delima (Doucet) Fontaine. 

Arcade was a member of the Royal Canadian Army, serving overseas during WWII.  Before retiring, Arcade was employed as a fisherman, a politician and fishery officer but most importantly he volunteered countless hours building his community.  He was the president of the Aldouane Social Committee and his continuous dedication to his community was a huge part of his life.  Arcade was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He loved music, singing and playing his guitar at the center and at festivals with his wife, Venolia.  He was a member Royal Canadian Legion Branch #30 and he was also a member of St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church and being part of these congregations was extremely important to him. 

Arcade will be sadly missed by his son, Terry Fontaine (Kathleen) of Aldouane and one grandson, Terry Fontaine. 

He is also survived by two sisters, Alice Robichaud (Paul) of Richibucto, Jeanne Arsenault Vautour (Raymond) of St. Louis; one brother, Conrad Fontaine (Rita) of Richibucto and many nieces and nephews. 

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Venolia (Robichaud) Fontaine and many brothers and sisters. 

Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Thursday 9:30 am until departure for the funeral.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 11:30 am, St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto.  Interment will be in the Aldouane Roman Catholic Cemetery.  Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).