Mary Laura LaFontaine passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Edward LaFontaine, Jr. (Tricia) and Craig Steven LaFontaine (April). Grandmother of Gabrielle, Joshua, Logan, and Jaden. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Edward "Pete" LaFontaine, Sr.; her parents, Giovanni and Marguerite Scianna; and 9 siblings.
Mary grew up in Bay St. Louis, MS and a resident of Metairie, LA for 58 years. She was a cheerleader at Bay High School in Mississippi. Mary worked at South Central Bell and was a hairdresser out of her house on Saturday mornings. She was a devote Catholic and was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Divine Providence. She was a traditional Italian woman who loved cooking and serving large groups. She loved to laugh in the company of others and cherished her times with family as they were the most important to her. Mary enjoyed traveling with her husband, playing cards with her group of friends, and being a member of the Red Hat Society.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 on Monday, July 6, 2020. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon with service starting at 1:00 pm followed by interment.
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