LONDONDERRY - Jennifer J. Fontaine, 23, of 30 Hardy Road, died Jan. 6, in Londonderry. A lifelong resident of Londonderry, she was born June 8, 1975, in Derry, a daughter of Ronald P. and Jeannine S. (Bossie) Fontaine. She was a graduate of Londonderry High School, Class of 1993, where she had played in the band and served on the student council. She was a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Stonehill College in Northeastern, Mass., where she was involved in the college ministry.
She was a communicant of St. Jude Parish in Londonderry and had been involved in the youth group. She enjoyed volunteering community service within the Londonderry area. Besides her parents of Londonderry, she leaves her brother, Jonathan Fontaine of Londonderry; her maternal grandparents, Orenie and Elsie (Lavertu) Bossie of Ft. Kent, Maine; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 11, at 8:45 a.m. from the Peabody Funeral Home, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, with a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Parish, Londonderry. The Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Marcel Allard, pastor, and was assisted by concelebrant the Rev. Daniel Issing of Stonehill College, Northeastern, Mass. The bearers were Darold, David, Joel and Carroll Bossie, Kevin Ouellette and David Slade. Spring burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Londonderry. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Food Pantry, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H. 03053.
(kindly provided by the Derry News)
Jennifer spent her last year in loving service in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC).
Jen's quote for her senior entry in the Londonderry High School yearbook, Reflections 1993: "If you remain indifferent in time of adversity, your strength will depart from you." -- Proverbs 24:10
PLEASE REMEMBER HER. Carpe diem. If you have something you'd like to add to my page (e.g., you knew her and would like to express something here) please let me know.
Tricia, a friend from JVC, had this to say:
"If I could say anything it's just that Jen was probably the person I spent the most time with & she was a ton of fun to be around. She had a very big heart, always did her best to make others feel included, and was a much better person than I."
and Melanie, a friend from Stonehill, and others, have all said very similar things. I am so happy to read these notes of love and affection for Jen, so if you have something to say, don't hesitate to drop a line! --Kyle
In June 2005, Mrs. Bartlett, who had been Jennifer's guidance councilor at LHS, dropped a line to let me know how Jen had affected her. She wrote, "As her guidance counselor Jennifer was one who stood out as following her own path, not others, and showing sincere compassion as well as her non-ending service to others. I will never forget Jennifer, she left a part of herself with all those who were lucky enough to come into contact with her."
Very well said, Mrs. Bartlett. Thanks again for getting touch. More comments/thoughts are always welcome for the page. In doing so, we remember a great young lady! --Kyle