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Elton M. Foster

1928-2013 PUTNEY Elton M. Foster, 84, of Putney, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born in Plainfield. on May 23, 1928, the son of Augustus and Inez (Savory) Foster.

Elton had been a Putney resident since 1995, previously residing in Guilford. He served his Country in the Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a janitor for G.S. Precision for 14 years before his retirement in 2000.

Elton enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, reading history books, watching western movies, fishing, dancing, bowling, and was an avid Red Sox and Celtics fan. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 1034 in Brattleboro, and a member of the American Legion and Eagles.

He was predeceased by four brothers, Willie, Randolph, Wendell and Newton Foster, and by four sisters, Orabelle Chase, Norma Lovely, Gloria Griffith and Mildred Foster.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Dorothy (Doyle) Foster; two daughters, Donna Foster of Hinsdale, N.H., and Darlene Wisell and her husband Timothy of Brattleboro; three stepchildren, Charles Cleveland and his wife Sue of Dallas, Ore., Deborah Monaney and her husband Edward of Greenfield, Mass., and Mary Stephens of Hinsdale, N.H.; two sons; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. at KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME, 57 High Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Putney, Vt.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elton's name to Rescue Inc., 541 Canal St Brattleboro, VT 05301 or BAYADA Hospice 23 Marlboro Rd #101, Brattleboro, VT 05301. Condolences may be offered at www.kerwesterlund.com.



Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Mar. 15, 2013.
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Missing you each and every day Dad. Can't believe it has been almost 3 months. Still reach for the phone to call and then it hits me again. I love you so much and always will. <3

Donna Foster

June 11, 2013

Troy: My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Aunt Helen

March 21, 2013

Grampa we will miss you every second of everyday. We love you <3 Troy,Jenn & William

Jennifer Tuller

March 19, 2013

Dear Dorothy and family,
Was so very sorry to hear of Elton passing away.Going back many years we remember all the good tomes we had together.He was surely one of the good guys.Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you at this time of sorrow.
Richard Stacy and Ellen Stacy Lawson.

March 18, 2013

Daddy, I am going to miss you very much. but now you are at peace and no more pain and you are now in heaven with your brothers and sisters and Mom. Love you very much RIP

Darlene Wisell

March 18, 2013

You will be missed very much Grandpa! I love you <3

Heather Wisell

March 17, 2013

You will be missed very much love you

christine momaney

March 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to you gram..he will be deeply missed.

Tammy Elliott

March 15, 2013

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