Marcus James Fontaine, Sr., a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, died at Tidal Health hospital on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on November 19, 1937, in Princess Anne Maryland. He was the son of the late Ethel Anne Florence Fontaine (Big MAMA) and Mark Hannah Bailey.
He was educated in the public schools of the Somerset County School System. Marcus was a hardworking man he worked in the beginning of his life as a supervisor in various factories, Nanticoke Seafood, Campbell Soup, Salisbury, Maryland and Green Giant, Fruitland, Maryland until he retired from Mountaire Farms in Princess Anne.
Marcus had a giving and caring spirit, and he was always the center of attention he would always lend a friend money or his tools, he loved playing cards and entertaining family and friends you could always count on a smart remark from him, and he always had to have the last word. He loved telling jokes and interesting stories that would make people laugh. Marcus will be deeply missed.
Marcus leaves precious memories with his wife of 59 years, Carrie Henrietta Fontaine, of Princess Anne; three children, Jeannine Fontaine, Gina Fontaine and Marcus Fontaine, Jr.(Crystal); one brother, Mark Hannah Wright, one sister, Jeanette Fontaine-Cottman, all of Princess Anne; nieces, Annette Maddox (Charles), Naomi Fontaine, Katrina Hayward, Trina Hayward and Thelma Douglas; nephews, Robert Cottman, Sr. (Barbara), Glenwood Hayward and John Gordy, Jr. (Blancia); grandchildren, Marques Griffin, Terrand, Jaleesa Purnell, Daryl Handy, Terre, Deshawn Carr, Adriana Cloud, Marcus Fontaine, III and Lashonda Ames; 12 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Woodland James, George Jones, Levin Chandler, Oliver Hall, Harrison Hayman, Sherwood Ballard, Terrand Purnell, Sr. and Gregory “TC” Waters.
Marcus was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Anne Fontaine; his father, Mark Hannah Bailey; five uncles, Benjamin, John Henry Fontaine, James, Isaac and John Bailey; one sister, Elizabeth Fontaine; five aunts, Bessie Fontaine-Green, Malinda Washington, Henrietta Bailey, Susan Jones and Georgia Baker; two brothers-in-law, Glenwood Hayward, Sr. and Clarence Hayward; one sister-in-law, Maeola Turpin and one niece, Mordeen Cottman.
He will be truly missed by all.
A Funeral service will be held noon Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Anthony E Ward Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne, MD with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Funeral Home.
16 Responses
Henrietta and Family, I extend my prayers, and condolences to you and your family at this time of bereavement.🙏🙏🙏
The Redding Family
Praying for the family during this time of sorrow, working with (Slick) during is Mountaire days has many memories and laughs as well ask stopping by and time spent under the tree,RIP friend 🧡
My condolences 🙏🙏
Sending prayers to the family 🙏 my condolences 🙏 from the Bailey family
You have my greatest blessings and condolences gona miss him waltersoonieHayman h
You have my greatest blessings and condolences Harrison Soonie Hayman
Even though our hearts are shattered in a million pieces, Uncle Mark you were and always will be an inspiration to myself and all the people whose lives you’ve touched. .You have left a void in the family that will never be filled. While we mourn, we also take comfort in the fact that your mission on Earth has been fulfilled. Until we meet again, we love you so much.
Annette, He’s right there in Princess Anne. He left an impression on all that knew him. The Mayor of Somerset County, MD! He left good memories to a lot of people, anyone that knew him and children there!!
Uncle Mark ,Our hearts are shattered in a million pieces. You were and always will be an inspiration to myself, our entire family. and all the people whose lives you touched. You have left a void in our family that can never be filled. While we mourn, we also take comfort in knowing that your mission on Earth has been filled. We love you so much. Til we meet again.
My deepest condolences 🙏 for comfort and strength Rip Mr.Marcus
Sending prayers and sympathy to the Fontaine family .
Great man I met at mountaire farms a lot of wisdom to his son and the rest of the family my condolences he will be deeply missed
To The Family My Deepest Heart Felt Sympathy. Earth Has No Sorry that Jesus Cannot Heal and No Heartache He Cannot Feel. The Battle that Mr. Marcus was Fighting was Turned Over to God because The Battle Belonged to God The Father. Remember All The Good Times and How Much He Meant to Each of You. Family keep Praying and Trusting God for He is Too Perfect to Make Any Mistakes. I Love You All and Ms. Henrietta Love You and I am Praying for You and Your Family Be Blessed. No More Suffering.
So sorry for your lost
May God comfort you all
Doing this difficult time
You have our sincerest condolences Praying for you at this difficult time.
Condolences from Philadelphia. Your memories hold a place in your heart.