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D.C. Fontana Obituary

D.C. Fontana was a pioneering female writer who was on the writing team for the original “Star Trek” series. She wrote the classic "Star Trek" episode "Return to Babel" and created much of the back story for Dr. Spock.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 3, 2019.

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December 31, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead.

Stephen Derrer

December 25, 2019

Live long and prosper.

PEP

December 24, 2019

We express our sympathies to Ms. D.C. Fontana family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. She was a great storyteller. May the God of tender mercies grant you continued love, peace and comfort.

Frank McCann

December 12, 2019

D.C. Fontana...an ongoing part of my life as I watch again the Star Trek episodes and all the following series available on Prime. Thank you, D.C., for your creativity and insight into the potential of humanity.

jim Roy

December 7, 2019

Thank you Ms. Fontana for all your great stories which were so much fun to watch and enjoy! You brought much pleasure to Star Trek fans everywhere, and your work will be enjoyed by Star Trek fans for many years to come....God Bless and R.I.P.

December 7, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. We will miss Ms. Fontana. I wish you peace and comfort from God.

Sandra Moore

December 6, 2019

Thank you D.C. Fontana for all the wonderful stories you contributed for Star Trek. My husband and I loved your work. God bless you.

Lynda Fenwick

December 6, 2019

MY husband Tom and I went to high school with Dorothy in the 50s in NJ. We. were always happy to see Dorothy and Dennis at every reunion and exchange Christmas letters every year to catch up on one anothers lives. Of course, we were both Star Trek fans. Rest In Peace, Dot. Our sincerest sympathy , Dennis.

Marlene Biscaha

December 6, 2019

Brilliant writer. She wrote stories about us in grammar school. We were scared and some of us slept with our parents that night. She would laugh. It made her so happy. RIP friend.

Bob Sama

December 6, 2019

r.i.p. Ms. Fontana. Your innovative and imaginative writing lay the foundation of what became one of our most beloved franchises in TV and movie history.

December 6, 2019

Our hearts are saddened for the loss of your dearly beloved Wife. May the God of tender mercies grant you continued love, peace and comfort. Mrs. Fontana certainly was a very talented woman, touching the lives of many!

JM, Brandon MS.

December 5, 2019

Brilliant work by D.C. Fontana. She is forever on the hearts of Star Trek fans everywhere. May God heal your hearts at this time or sorrow.

December 5, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Fontana family. I am so sorry for the loss of D C Fontana. I grew up loving Star Trek! Thank her to her contribution to the show. May God's loyal love give you a measure of comfort during this time of sorrow, Psalms 119:76.

December 5, 2019

My condolences to the Fontana family and friends. May the God of comfort provide peace, endurance and comfort during the your time of grief, today, tomorrow, and always.

December 5, 2019

As you shed your tears over your loss, may God be with you at this time.

BRY

December 5, 2019

Sincere condolences to the Fontana Family, Thank you for DC's huge contribution to the Star Trek Universe. May the God in the Heavens comfort your hearts endlessly. May He strengthen you daily to cope as with the loss in your life.

Bruce Fontaine

December 5, 2019

She was sure a pioneer.

December 5, 2019

My condolences to the family of D.C. Fontana, I am very sorry for your loss. I grew up on all of these shows, she was an excellent writer. May the God of comfort be with all of you in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Liz Mendez

December 5, 2019

Rest In Paradise!!!

December 5, 2019

I think she created the backstory for Mr. Spock

Harry Simpson

December 4, 2019

Rest in Peace Dorothy, and thank you for the wonderful film and TV memories.

December 4, 2019

I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. I loved the Star Trek series. May the legacy she left, be an comfort to her family.

Greg Wright

December 4, 2019

words can not express the infinite sadness across the Star Trek universe & here on planet Earth this day

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JE Sowell

December 4, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Glen James Hausfeld

December 4, 2019

Peace, peace, peace.

Abigail H

December 4, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you trough this difficult time difficult moment

Jeffrey Brown

December 4, 2019

Thank you for giving us all so much!

Les Breese

December 4, 2019

I always enjoyed her work on "Star Trek"...she had the knack and talent for making the characters and situations believable and relevant. Thank you, Ms. Santana and warp speed!

December 4, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Fontana Family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

December 4, 2019

I loved her stories on Star Trek. She was one of the great ones.

December 4, 2019

My deepest condolences to your family. May your hearts will be filled with the memories of your loved one.

Ann Stokman

December 4, 2019

Sorry to hear of the loss

December 4, 2019

Truly an amazing talent, my condolences to the Fontana family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with you at this time to give you comfort and strength.

Buzz G

December 3, 2019

She was one of the greatest Star Trek writers. She will be GREATLY missed. My thoughts go out to her family and friends and all her colleagues in the Star Trek universe. Peace and Goodwill, Ms. Fontana, and thank you many times over.

Beth Wesley

December 3, 2019

"To one of the very best Star Trek writer's of all time. "

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