Dosithe “Red” Fontaine 81, of Woonsocket, died Tuesday at Oakland Grove Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Aline (Germaine) Fontaine. Mr. Fontaine was born in Woonsocket a son of the late Dosithe and Dora (Barrette) Fontaine. He was an assistant manager with the former A&P Grocery stores in Woonsocket, as well as locations in MA and CT. Mr. Fontaine was an Army WWII Veteran and was a member of Le Club Par-x, Amvets Post 12, and VFW Montville Memorial Post #10060.
He is survived by a daughter Janinne Verrier of North Smithfield, and two grandchildren Kimberly and Thomas Verrier also of North Smithfield. He is also survived by a brother Thomas Fontaine of Cumberland, and two sisters, Esther Brunette of Pascoag, and Isabelle Fontaine of Woonsocket. He was the father of the late Raymond Fontaine.
Funeral arrangements are under the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home and are private. Memorial donations may be made to: the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.