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Gerald LaFontaine

May 7, 1921 - December 18, 2012

Gerald LaFontaine, 91, of San Angelo, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in a Big Spring hospital. Military memorial services will be held at a later date. He was born May 7, 1921, in Lisbon Falls, Maine and married A. Norma Gagne LeClair in July 1948 in San Antonio. She preceded him in death in October 1986.Gerald was the oldest of 9 children. He began his military career in 1937 serving in both the United States Army and United States Air Force for a total of 24 years. He served in the South Pacific and the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska and Italy. He retired in San Angelo in 1982 and moved to the Baptist Memorial Retirement Center in 1984. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in San Angelo and a life member of the VFW.Survivors include his step son, Ed LeClair and wife, Roberta of San Angelo; one brother, Alfred LaFontaine and wife, Fifi of Burbank, California; one sister, Lillian O'Brien of Lewiston, Maine; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

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Gerald LaFontaine, 91, of San Angelo, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in a Big Spring hospital. Military memorial services will be held at a later date. He was born May 7, 1921, in Lisbon Falls, Maine and married A. Norma Gagne LeClair in July 1948 in San Antonio. She preceded him in death in OctoberContinue Reading

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Local Adult Sunday School Class left a message on December 29, 2012:
Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.
Robert LeClair left a message on December 21, 2012:
RIP Gramps you will always be in our hearts.
Kimberly Clark left a message on December 21, 2012:
It was a great pleasure having the opportunity to get to know Gerald and his family during his stay at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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