Maureen LaFontaine, co-founder of metro Detroit dealership group, dies at 73 Maureen LaFontaine, co-founder of metro Detroit dealership group, dies at 73 October 30, 2019 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Maureen LaFontaine, who launched LaFontaine Automotive Group with her husband, Michael, in 1980, was hospitalized Friday and died unexpectedly Monday, the auto dealership group said.