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Lisa Ann Foss

Waterbury, Vermont

1966 - 2004

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Lisa Ann Foss – 37, of East Wind Drive, passed away at her home embraced by her family following a valiant battle with Melanoma. Born in Montpelier on November 13, 1966, she was the daughter of Betsy (Humphrey) Dolloff and the late Wayne Dolloff. Lisa was previously married to Jim Foss.

Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. She began a long career with the state of Vermont, working for ten years for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Montpelier and most recently for the Office of Child Support in Waterbury.

There were two things that Lisa loved most of all, her children and life. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, kayaking and swimming at the Reservoir, spending time with her family and many friends as well as art and drawing. Her memberships included the Waterbury American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 of Waterbury and she was a lifelong member of the “Head Hunters”.

Lisa is survived by her children, Brittany and Logan Foss both at home in Waterbury; her mother, Betsy Dolloff of Waterbury; her soul mate, Mike Mayo of Warren; 5 sisters, Shelley Ploof and husband, Larry of Barre, Debbie Pierce and her husband, Larry of Warren, Diane Farnham and her husband, Paul of Middlesex, Penny Persico and her husband, Frank of Bristol NH and her twin sister, Linda Stirewalt and her husband, Mark of Waterbury Center; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Lisa’s Life will be held from the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury on Saturday at 1 p.m. Friends may call at the Church on Friday from 7 – 9 p.m. The family wishes that in lieu of sending flowers, that memorial gifts be given to the Foundation for Melanoma Research, 3601 Spruce Street, Room 489, Philadelphia PA 19104. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.perkinsparker.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.

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Lisa, God bless your soul, rest well.

I remember Lisa as a fun-loving, caring, giving person. My memories of time spent in Waterbury include many happy ones of Lisa. To the family - please accept my condolences, thoughts and prayers.

To Lisa's Family members,
Please accecpt our heart felt condolences & thoughtfull sympathy on the passing of Lisa. Hugs to our friend Mike Mayo, chin up Mike, life at times seems so strange as we are presented with these difficult times. We will all get through them with help of family & good friends, allow them help you. We love you.

My prayers go out to Lisa's children and family. Lisa was a wonderful person that touched many lives. She was great to work with. She always had a smile and time for all. It was a great honor and joy to have known her. She will be greatly missed by all. May you be at peace. God Bless.

Brittany&Logan,
I'm sure you will miss your mom a lot, your memories of her will help and I'm really sorry for what happened to her.Hang in there.
Kayla

Lisa will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts, prayers and love go to her family.

What can I say? I guess the first thing is...I still am having trouble believing this is real...I keep waiting for you to walk through this door and say to me...What are you doing...quit your blattin...There's stuff to be done...
I keep waiting for the answers to all of my questions that pop into my head as they often do...
The biggest one being...Who is going to be there...Who is going to help me make all the decisions in life that have to be made...I have thought long and hard...

Mom..you were the greatest and i love you so much,even though i cant see you i know that you'll always be with me...you are still in my soul my heart and my mind and you will never and i mean never be forgotten..you were always there for anyone who needed you and you were like the person who everyone talked to, you are and were the strongest person and bravest person ever,you are my hero and i love ya
Brittany

Lisa, our entire family will miss you so very much. We could always count on you as a neighbor, and a friend. Britteny & Logan are two very wonderful people;they are proof of what a great mother you are.
Peace be with you...
The Russell Family,
Butch, Dawn, Lucas, & Serena