Viola Lamontagne

Viola (Picard) Lamontagne, 92, of Sanford Maine, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday November 16, 2019 surrounded by her four sons and their and wives Donald (Karen), Richard (Susan), Roger (Rita), Thomas (Cindy) and her sister Pauline Woznicki. She is survived by sister in law Roberta Picard and was predeceased by her husband Leo and both of her parents, Norbert and Malvina Picard, and her siblings Simone Schaffer, Raymond, Robert, Cyril, Rita Sauve, and Paul. She was born on June 21, 1927 attended Notre Dame School and went to work to support the family after graduation. She married Leo Lamontagne on October 12, 1946 and started a family in Springvale Maine. After providing an education for her boys she proudly completed her GED.Above all, Viola was a devoted wife to her husband and Mother to her 4 sons, and blessed to have 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchild and 2 great-great grandchildren. As a Eucharistic Minister at Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish in Sanford, Maine, Vi was an unwavering and devout member of the parish. She was also an RCIA sponsor; she exemplified the teachings of her faith in her daily life. She was happiest when surrounded by her family and never missed family events, small or large. She had the ability to make each child in her extended family feel loved and special. As the matriarch of her family she will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Thomas School, 69 North Ave, Sanford, Maine 04073. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday November 19, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford, Maine. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Therse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave, Sanford.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence click tab at left.