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Thomas Fontaine Obituary

Thomas E. Fontaine

86, Greentown, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 1:30 PM at Kindred Healthcare. He was born on February 9, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Kilbourne W. and Katherine (Grethen) Fontaine.

Thomas attended Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. After his studies, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served in WWII and the Korean War earning several military medals during his service. After returning home from the war, he began working in the construction business. Designing, and building homes, he established his own construction business. Not only was Thomas a favorable craftsman with his hands, but he was a champion ball room dancer. Winning all kinds of awards as a dancer, including Mid-West United States Dance Champion, he enjoyed competing, and entertaining with his talent. Do to popular demand in his later years, he graced the dance floor often at Lutz's Steakhouse in Noblesville.

Surviving is his Beloved Jeanie of more than 25 years, his two sons, Tom (Mary) Fontaine, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mark Edward Fontaine, of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, and two siblings, Kilbourne "Babe" Fontaine, and Katherine Dixon.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street with Pastor Brad Swain officiating and Military Rites provided by the United States Navy and the local VFW Military Rites Team. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the mortuary. You are invited to read Thomas's obituary at http://www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, order flowers, or share a personal message to the family. Ell ers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel is handling arrangements.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 9, 2012.
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Hello Mark, Tom and Mary,
I just found out about this. So sorry for your loss.
Jackie R

October 16, 2012

Mark, Tommy and Mary,

There are many happy memories from childhood of family gatherings filled with fun and laughter. Sorry we can't be with you but we are out of town. Please know that all of you are being remembered in thought and prayer. Wishing you peace and comfort.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Irene and Randy

October 10, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There are lots of happy memories of dancing and family gatherings. We wont say goodbye...just see ya later. C A

Catherine Ann (CA) Scott Hamilton

October 9, 2012

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