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Anthony Fons Obituary
Anthony L. Fons, III, M.D., beloved husband of Mary (Barbour) Fons, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Dr. Fons was born November 8, 1931 in St. Louis, MO., son of Anthony L. Fons, II and Edith Davis Fons, later moving with his family to Oxnard, CA. He was a graduate of Stanford University and Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Fons practiced medicine as an attending psychiatrist at Hartford Hospital and the Institute of Living from 1965 until his retirement in 2014. As a young resident, he was widely credited with saving many lives during the Hartford Hospital fire in 1961. He was dedicated to his patients, and was a teacher and friend to many. Besides his wife Mary, whom he married in 1978, he leaves his son Anthony L. Fons, IV of Farmington; his daughter Brett Martin of Bolton; stepsons Stephen Bigler of Austin, TX and William Bigler of West Hartford; and stepdaughter Diane Whatley of Stratton, VT. He also leaves thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Fons, M.D. Nothing gave Tony greater joy than spending time with his family and embraced his extended family as his own. The Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center of Avon is in care of the arrangements. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations in Dr. Fons' memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Tony with his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Fred and Eileen Binford
August 5, 2017
Mary, We were very sorry to see Tony's obituary. Sorry we are so late in offering condolences, We are in AZ in the winter. I (Fred) met Tony in 1983, when my Mother was dying from cancer. I am still taking the medications he prescribed for me. He helped Eileen and me through some very rough times dealing with members of our family and extended family. Little did I realize in 1983 that ten years later he would admit me for 15 days to The Institute after a psychotic break. That experience has provided Eileen and me with invaluable skills we still use today assisting our 50 year old son Brian manage his severe Bi-Polar disorder. Brian lives independently in Denver, thanks in large measure to Tony. Tony took ( or pretended to take) copious notes, but without ever referring to them he remembered every word we ever said to him and the feelings we expressed. He was a good Doctor and a good man. Our prayers and love to you and your family. Fondly, Eileen and Fred
Kim Carone
June 28, 2017
My deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a very special man. God bless his soul.
Mary Fons
April 8, 2017
Thank you Sally for your condolences. He was sick for a long time, but you are never really prepared for the time when he's gone. How well I remember Design Review. I think we labored over some pretty trivial things back then. But I enjoyed my 9 years with some pretty nice people. Again, thanks.
Mary Fons
April 8, 2017
Thank you Trudy. He was sick for a long time, and it was a blessing. However, you are never prepared for the day he is gone. Again, my thanks.
Trudy
March 24, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. Fons was a wonderful person. I knew him in his professional capacity and I loved the man. He shared such great stories of his life and his family. I missed him when he retired. Prayers of comfort and sadness are with you.
Dani-Marie Fedora
March 22, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Dr Fons' passing. I will miss him and his sage advice.
He helped me tremendously and was a comfort as well as a Dr/teacher.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was one of the good guys.
May the perpetual light shine upon him.
Sincerely, Dani-Marie Fedora
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