It is with great sorrow that the family of David Olav Fontana announces his passing on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.
David was born on Jan. 31, 1966 in Fort Frances to Larry and Betty Fontana. He grew up in Atikokan, Ont., where he attended St. Patrick’s elementary school and Atikokan High School.
After graduation, he enrolled at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. and earned a degree in Business Administration, with a specialty in marketing.
He leaves behind his parents, Larry and Betty Fontana; and brother, Mark and wife, Tina Fontana, and their, children Brooke (Alex) Friesen, Nicole (Andrew) Maki, and Tyler Fontana.
He also is survived by his uncles, James and wife, Margaret Fontana, and Morris Wonfor; aunt, Glenda (Ken) Addley; cousins, Tracey (Guy) Morrish and their son, Andrew, and Gina (Cam) Keast and their children, Riley, Haley, and Braedon, and Michelle (Luc) Beaulne and their children, Alex, Jadelyn, and Shaelyn Beaulne, Richard (Pam) Addley and their children, Hunter and Paytan Addley, and Melissa (Richard) Roy and their children, Dominic and Cassie Roy.
David was predeceased by uncle, William (Bill) Fontana and aunt, Jenny Wonfor.
David enjoyed most sports, and was especially fond of downhill skiing and waterskiing. Hunting and fishing also were among his favourite outdoor activities.
His sense of humour stayed with him to the end and he always made sure that those who were with him were part of it. He was not beyond heckling and teasing all of those around him.
A memorial mass will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances.
Cremation has taken place and interment will be held in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Frances.
The honourary pallbearers will be Braedon Keast, Tyler Fontana, Nicole Maki, Brooke Friesen, John Morrison, and Doug Ribey.
In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests that in memoriam donations be made to a scholarship fund being established in his name.
Those wishing to contribute may do so by forwarding their donation to Friends of St. Pats School, 75 Van Horne Ave., Suite B, Dryden, Ont., P8N 2B2 (receipts will be issued for tax purposes).
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
DAVID OLAV FONTANA
