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Leatrice Fountain Obituary
Leatrice Gilbert Fountain died peacefully at her home in Riverside, CT on January 20, 2015. She was born on September 6, 1924 in Los Angeles and was the daughter of the silent screen stars Leatrice Joy and John Gilbert.
She was predeceased by her husband John Caldwell Fountain and is survived by her daughter Lorin Hart, sons John, Christopher, Anthony, Gideon, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Leatrice was educated at the Westlake School for Girls, the University of California at Berkeley and Trinity College, Dublin. She served in the Women's Army Corp during World War II.
She was the author of two published books, a novel, "Love to the Irish" and a biography of her father, "Dark Star."
Memorial donations are welcome to any charity but especially Meals-On-Wheels or the Wilderness Society.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leatrice Fountain
Jim Trottier
February 28, 2015
Leatrice,
Thank you for sharing your memories of your mother and father with me! You were a true lady and a star in your own right! We will miss you!
Elizabeth Carlisle Sclater
February 12, 2015
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Went to school with Anthony (in my class), Gideon and my brother David 2 yrs. older knew Chris. Betsy and David Carlisle, lived nearby at 161 Riverside Ave. 66-72.
February 1, 2015
Sorry to hear about Lee.. a good friend and neighbor for so many years. Love to all the family
kathy Blakemore
Doreen (Sherwood) Gottschalck
February 1, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 1, 2015
A good hearted, bright lady. I reminisce periodically of the many times I enjoyed her company and will continue to saver them.
Joe Zeranski
Kent Bradford
January 31, 2015
Gideon: very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. What a rich life she had! You must be very proud of her.
dan agro
January 31, 2015
Had the distinct pleasure to have worked for Mrs Fountain. What a wonderful smart person she was. So sorry for your loss.
Joe Flynn
January 31, 2015
To the entire Fountain family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
On William Street
January 31, 2015
Birthday
January 31, 2015
nan parker
January 30, 2015
to the fountain family--so sorry to read of the passing of your loved one--the fountains were customers of my dad, phil pittocco of the riverside cleaners, for many years--my condolences--
Darlene D'Arinzo Angotto
January 30, 2015
To all of Leatrice's family, Although I have not met you, I knew your beautiful mother and your lovely grandmother. I have such fond memories of your Mom. I grew up a few doors away from your grandmother and while visiting her, I had the pleasure of spending time with your Mom as well. She was such a special lady. My sincere condolences to the entire family on your loss. Fondly, Darlene D'Arinzo Angotto
Wayne Campbell
January 30, 2015
Leatrice was a big supporter of the Friends Friday Films at the Greenwich Library and an invaluable source of information about Hollywood, having grown up there as the daughter of silent screen stars Leatrice Joy and John Gilbert. Her books Dark Star and Love to the Irish are fascinating reading. She always had time for everyone. She will be missed.
--Wayne Campbell, Greenwich Library Friday Film Host
John Santoro
January 30, 2015
Dear Anthony and Gideon,
Your mom was an amazing woman, radiating warmth and intelligence. My deepest condolences to you and your extended family.
John Santoro GHS '76
Dave Hvolbeck
January 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss ! Prayers
January 29, 2015
Wishing your whole family my deepest sympathy. Having read about her in your blog, CF, I feel I'd known her. SB
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