John E. LaFountain 57, died Saturday September 15, 2018 at his residence in Bridport. He was born February 17, 1961 in Middlebury the son of Robert J. and Patricia A. (Fitzgerald) LaFountain. John attended schools in Weybridge and Middlebury Union High School. He was a member of the National Mud Race Association and the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Lake Champlain Chapter. John enjoyed woodworking, building things from reclaimed timbers, boat restoration and motor sports. He is survived by his life partner Becky Sheppard of Bridport, by his mother Patricia LaFountain of Weybridge, by his siblings, Susan Anderson and husband Tim of Bridport, Michael LaFountain and partner Sharon OBrien of Weybridge and Diana Rule-Senzel and husband Craig of Essex, by his step children, Brian Sheppard and wife Bridgette, Amanda Sheppard and partner Gregory Sands, R.J. Towle and wife Kristal, Joseph Lilly, Kristin Sunderland, A.J. Sunderland and son-in-law Tom Huestis. Also by his grandchildren, Kaleb, Jordan, Lucius, Tharon, Gabriel and Ronnie, also by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Robert J. LaFountain in 2007 and by a nephew Robert LaFountain in 2017. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 2-3PM at Sanderson Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury. A Memorial service will follow at 3PM with Rev. Stephen Payne officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Open Door Clinic, 100 Porter Dr., Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.Sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Visitation Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 117 South Main St Middlebury, VT 05753 Memorial Service Thursday, September 20, 2018 3:00 PM Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 117 South Main St Middlebury, VT 05753