Gisele (Chaloux) Fontaine, born February 3, 1932, in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton, Quebec, Canada, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. The daughter of Hector and Florida (Sylvain) Chaloux, Gisele immigrated to the United States in 1946, marking the beginning of a life characterized by kindness and generosity.

On May 30, 1954, Gisele married Raymond Fontaine, with whom she shared a loving partnership until his passing in 1998. Together, they raised nine children on their farm in Williston. Gisele led by example, through her strength, kindness, and humor. Her home was always open, welcoming friends, family, and neighbors with warmth and hospitality.

Gisele was deeply involved in her community, participating in numerous church, town, and social clubs, including the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Altar Society, Ladies Home Demonstration Club, Williston Senior Citizens, and the Burlington Elks Club. Her generous spirit touched everyone she met. She enjoyed traveling with family, experiencing new places and a good puzzle or game of cards.

Gisele was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; her sons, Daniel (Ellen) and Robert (Ivalee); her Grandson, Jacob Corrow; and her son-in-law, Andrew (Joanne) Corrow.

Gisele is survived by her children and their partners: Joanne Corrow, David (Marybeth), Ellen, Michael (Kerstin Foley), Peter, Jackie ( Boris Von Stritzky), Thomas (Carole Ricciuti), and Trish (Jeff Ball).

Above all, Gisele cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, finding immense joy in their company and accomplishments. Her love for them was evident in the smiles they brought her up until her last months.

Her grandchildren - Joshua Corrow, Jaime Kennedy, Ben Fontaine, Chelsea Gros, Sienna Fontaine, Shayna Fontaine Godfrey, Samantha Fontaine, Joe Fontaine, Jason Foley, Erika Quick, Ian and Conner Foley-Fontaine, Lindsey Dennison and Jamesen Haddad, Raymond and Bryce Fontaine, Carl Von Stritzky and Cale Lightford; and her great grandchildren – Logan and Mason Corrow, Caroline and Charles Kennedy, Amelia, Abram and Cora Gros, Raema Pebley and Emyn LaClair, Rhone Fontaine, Wes and Ren Fontaine, Isabelle, Ava and Jonas Foley, Hale and Arleigh Haddad, Winona Dennison, Sophie and Silas Quick.

Gisele was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses – Rita and Paul Benoit, Lucille and Bertrand Provost, Theresa and Lawrence Rathe, Madeleine and Roger Allen, Pauline and Gerard Marquis, Maurice and Germaine Chaloux, Rene and Yvette Chaloux, Sylva Chaloux, Gerard and Laura Chaloux; and Raymond's siblings and their spouses – Beatrice and Walter Gage, Evelyn and Leonard Brown, Lucille and Ronald Benway, Irene and Lionel Benoit and Albert Fontaine.

Gisele will be remembered for her kind and generous nature, her open home, and the deep love she had for her family, especially her grandchildren. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the memories she created.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Home Share Vermont especially to Celine, Home Care Assistance, particularly Penny, Peta-Gay and Mary and the UVMMC Home Health & Hospice team Hospice team led by Jim who oversaw her care. Their amazing care and compassion allowed us to keep our Mother home.

The family welcomes friends and family to a gathering to celebrate her life on October 25th from 3-7 at the Barns at Lang Farms in Essex.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Gisele's name to the Alzheimer's Association Vermont Chapter, 75 Talcott Road STE 40, Williston, VT 05495.