WINCHENDON – Arlene M. (Fontaine) Morin, 79, of 133 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 31st at her residence, with her family at her side.
She was born in New Boston, NH on March 13, 1936, daughter of the late John and Clara (Reed) Fontaine and was a 1954 graduate of Keene High School. She had been a resident of Winchendon for many years.
Arlene worked at the former Temple Stuart Furniture Company and later worked in the Workers Assistance Program at Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Ipswich Community Drive Tenants Council and M.A.D.D. Arlene enjoyed playing cards, bingo, reading, camping, crossword puzzles and taking trips to Foxwoods. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
She leaves her husband of 60 years, Delano A. “Del” Morin; two daughters, Renee D. Robinson and her husband Mark of Kennebunk, ME and Tyna M. Morin of Ashburnham; a daughter-in-law, Sally-Jo E. Morin of Winchendon; a brother Edward Fontaine of Keene, NH; a sister Priscilla Purrington of Troy, NH; four grandchildren, Michael Del Morin Jr, Alexandra Morin, Benjamin Robinson and Max Robinson; a great grandson Jackson Morin and several nieces and nephews. A son, Michael Del Morin, a sister, Edna Miller and a brother Donald Fontaine, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 3rd at 10 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Calling hours in the funeral home are Wednesday, June 3rd from 8:30 to 10 A.M. preceding the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Winchendon Fire Department, 405 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 or to American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 01701.
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