Mrs. Alexis “Alex/Lexie” Fountaine DeMarino died at her home in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 20, 2022, at the age of 35. She is survived by her husband, Michael “Mike” DeMarino; her parents, Robert and Kathy Fountaine; her brother, Michael Fountaine; and her sister, Anna Fountaine Jessup.
Alex grew up in Townsend and attended Broadwater Academy. She graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a degree in exercise science. Alex was a natural athlete. She loved played soccer beginning at age five and continued throughout her high school and college days.
Alex was known by her friends and family for her compassionate and loving personality.
She enjoyed long beach days, spending time with those she was closest with, and caring for her dogs, Roxy, Bentley, and Lexus.
The family is planning a memorial service later this spring. Details will be provided at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Alex’s name be made to one of the following or similar organizations:
The Eastern Shore Community Services Board (ESCSB) Office of Prevention Services: https://escsb.org/services/
Every Kid Sports: https://everykidsports.org/
Make sure that all students can afford to play sport nationwide.
Additionally, the family strongly encourages anyone who finds or suspects that another is in danger of doing harm to themselves to do their best to see that they receive the help they need for their own well-being.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles.
