Constance Beane

Constance (Fontaine) Beane, 93, of Hopkinton and formerly of Blackstone, passed away Oct. 9, 2026. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Beane. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose Alma (Fleurant) Fontaine.

Connie spent most of her years living in Blackstone building a life filled with family, friendships and the activities she loved. She had many interests and enjoyed the simple pleasures that made life special. She enjoyed sewing, reading, refinishing furniture, photography and listening to Broadway music. Golf was her favorite sport, and she was an active and enthusiastic member of her golf groups. She also was a devoted New England Patriots fan with a special fondness for the Drew Bledsoe years. She looked forward to watching the Pats and Red Sox and cheering on her favorite teams. Above all else, her greatest joy was spending time with her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She never forgot a birthday and faithfully sent cards, always with a little money tucked inside. Whether spending time with her family, enjoying her sporting events or getting ready for afternoon bingo or blackjack, Connie knew how to find joy in the things that she loved.

She is survived by her children, G. Patrick Beane of South Dennis and Donna (Paul) LaConte of Wallingford, Connecticut, and Naples, Florida; her brothers, Francis (Annette) Fontaine of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Raymond (Sue) Fontaine of Franklin; four grandchildren, Kevin Lizotte, Kenneth (Lynn) Lizotte, Paul (Kate) LaConte Jr. and Matthew (Mary Ann) LaConte; and six great-grandchildren, Daniel and Susan Lizotte, and Annmarie, Cecelia, George and Franklin LaConte. She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Lizotte; and her siblings, Robert and Richard Fontaine, Helen Fleury, Claire Belisle and Rita Langlois.

Her funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, beginning with visitation from 9-10:15 a.m. in the Holt Funeral Home, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in Divine Mercy Parish at St. Paul’s Church, Blackstone. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blackstone. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blackstone-Millville Food Pantry and can be mailed c/o Ann Lesperance, P.O. Box 738, Millville, MA 01529.

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