Barbara J. Fontaine Darling

PORTLAND-Barbara J. Fontaine Darling, 65, of Portland, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland on January 28, 1947, a daughter of Henri O. and Irene "Sis" Mulkern Fontaine. Barbara was one of 13 children. She attended St. Dominic's Grammar School, King Middle School and Portland High School. For several years she worked on the waterfront for a canning factory. Barbara also worked as a bartender for the Spring Street Tavern. Family was the most important part of her life. She raised five children and loved spending time with her four grandchildren. Barbara enjoyed bingo and playing cards. She traveled to Las Vegas and to the Foxwoods's Casino. Other trips included Florida and a special family trip to Canada. She also enjoyed spending her summers at The Cottage on Peaks Island. Barbara was a former communicant of St. Dominic's Church. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Anne Darling Mason in 2006; a granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Hincks in 1990; a brother James R. Fontaine in 1992; a sister, Anne M. Grover in 2008. She is survived by a daughter Dawnmarie Darling of Portland; three sons, Paul C. Darling of Portland, Brian D. Darling of Portland, Mark M. Algara of Portland; four sisters, Roseanne Talbot (Timothy) of Portland; Mary Jeanne Sacco (Rick) of Portland, Eileen Fontaine of Portland, Bernadette Gorman (John) of Portland; six brothers, Robert Fontaine (Judy) of Peoria, AZ, Francis Fontaine (Jackie) of Biddeford, Henry Fontaine of South Portland, Thomas Fontaine (Dottie) of Portland, Joseph Fontaine of Portland, Paul Fontaine (Theresa) of Norway; four grandchildren, Simon Algara of Cape Elizabeth, Cassidy J. Darling of Portland, Cameron P. Darling of Portland, Christopher M. Munson of Portland. Visiting hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A 10:00 a.m. Thursday Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick's Church, 1342 Congress Street, Portland. Burial will follow in Old Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Those desiring, may make donations to: March of Dimes, Maine Chapter, 136 US Route One, Scarborough, Maine 04074.Online condolences may be expressed below.