Roberta F. LaFontaine

Roberta Faye LaFontaine, age 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.

A long-time member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, she found joy in her faith and community. Roberta cherished her time with family, creating lasting memories that will be held dear by all who knew her. Her warmth and kindness will be deeply missed, but her spirit will continue to inspire those she loved. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald J LaFontaine Sr.; parents, Edna G. Poolson and Jules Albert “Dooley” Poolson; and sisters, Myrna Favre (Darrel) and Judy Wrensted(John).

She is survived by her brother Jules Albert Poolson Jr.; children, Gerald LaFontaine, Kelly Sharkey (Totee), Andrea Sweany, and Scott LaFontaine; grandchildren, Michael LaFontaine, Meggie LaFontaine, Kayla LaFontaine(Josh), Zachary LaFontaine (Patricia), Devin LaFontaine, Brittney LaFontaine, and Maddie LaFontaine; great grandchildren, Aiden Juge, Gracie Hoppen, Olivia Scarvouge, Ryland Foster, Zailynn LaFontaine, Laine Homen, and Payton Homen. 

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Thursday October 3, 2024, at Our Lady of The Gulf Catholic Church, 228 South Beach Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm at the church. Interment will be in Waveland Cemetery in Waveland, MS.