Vernon Obituary: Robert Foster, 84

Robert Bruce Foster, 84, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 5, 2016 at the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where he was surrounded by loving family in his last days.

He was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Foster of Lebanon, New Hampshire where he was born and raised.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Lorraine Foster. He also leaves his sister, Carroll Albertson and her husband Dean, and many nieces and nephews, his daughter Cheryl Chase and her spouse Laurel Thurman, his son Michael Foster and his fiancé Judie Threatt and her children, Matt and Katie and his grandchildren Kathrine Foster, Charles Foster, and Justin Chase.

Bob was educated at the UNH and UConn. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He and Lorraine moved to Ashford in 1959. As a high school science teacher, Bob taught for 3 years in New Hampshire and for 27 years at Rockville High School.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, Box 1, Ashford, CT 06278 or to Hartford Health at Home Hope and Hospice Care, 34 Ledgebrook Dr. Mansfield, CT 06250.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the First Church of Christ in Mansfield at a later date to be announced.

For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.