Marcus Fontaine Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marcus Fontaine Sr. of Crisfield, Maryland, born in Princess Anne, Maryland, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 18, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ethel Anne Florence Fontaine and Mark Hannah Bailey; his uncles, Benjamin, John Henry Fontaine, James, Isaac and John Bailey; his sister Elizabeth Fontaine; his aunts, Bessie Fontaine-Green, Malinda Washington, Henrietta Bailey, Susan Jones and Georgia Baker; his siblings-in-law, Glenwood Hayward, Sr., Clarence Hayward and Maeola Turpin; and his niece Mordeen Cottman.
He is survived by: his wife Carrie Henrietta Fontaine of Princess Anne; his children, Jeannine Fontaine, Gina Fontaine and Marcus Fontaine, Jr. (Crystal); his siblings, Mark Hannah Wright and Jeanette Fontaine-Cottman of Princess Anne; his nieces and nephews, Annette Maddox (Charles), Naomi Fontaine, Katrina Hayward, Trina Hayward, Thelma Douglas, Robert Cottman, Sr. (Barbara), Glenwood Hayward and John Gordy, Jr. (Blancia); his grandchildren, Marques Griffin, Terrand, Jaleesa Purnell, Daryl Handy, Terre, Deshawn Carr, Adriana Cloud, Marcus Fontaine, III and Lashonda Ames; and his close friends, Woodland James, George Jones, Levin Chandler, Oliver Hall, Harrison Hayman, Sherwood Ballard, Terrand Purnell, Sr. and Gregory “TC” Waters. He is also survived by 12 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.
Viewing was held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Anthony E Ward Jr. Funeral Home (30639 Hampden Ave, Princess Anne, MD 21853). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
