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Foster Orton Obituary
Age: 72 • Essex Junction
Foster "Buck" Orton of Essex Junction, VT, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2017, at the age of 72 surrounded by his loving family at the Vermont Respite House. Buck leaves his wife, Diane, and three children Marlene (Larry), Stephen (Lynn), and Marc (Jennifer). He also leaves seven grandchildren; Katie, Luke, Daeton, Faith, Justis, Lillian and Jacob. He also leaves his sister, Marge (David) and his sister-in-law, Sandy. He was predeceased by his brother, George, and sister, Martha. In keeping with Buck's zest for life and his wishes, there will be no calling hours, but a celebration of his life will be held at the Catamount Golf Course Banquet facility on Saturday, April 22, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In addition, Buck leaves many good friends (you know who you are) who stuck with him to the end and the family is very grateful for their love and support. Our special thanks to Dr. Landry for her exceptional care over the years and to the angels at the Vermont Respite House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vermont Respite House or the Ronald McDonald House.
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Memories and Condolences
for Foster Orton
John Lucadamo
July 31, 2017
My belated condolences to Buck's family.
I knew him a long time ago when we grew up across the street from each other in Rahway. He was known as Foster or Timmy back then. We did a lot of things together. We went to the same schools and our families spent time together on the Jersey Shore. Most of the time we just goofed around. But I remember one afternoon when we were watching television and a character named Bucko Bob appeared. We thought Buck would be good nickname--who knows why. Needless to say it stuck. I thought those times would last forever. But we grew up. Buck went to Trinity Pawling where among other things he became a helluva pool player, defeating all comers on his family's pool table. Then Life intervened--college, military, moving. We lost touch after a while.
Buck was a wonderful, loyal friend. And clearly a great husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
Doris Reynolds
May 2, 2017
Oh Buck! The jokes we played on the bosses! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Now you are with an elite family in heaven to include Katrina and Darrell!
You are why I loved the VTANG. One of a kind and a big heart. Part of my history, love you Buck RIP
Grace Parenteau
April 26, 2017
Paul Parenteau
April 26, 2017
Buck there's no words as to how much your going to be missed. The last time I saw you was helping your son coming into the Vtang after a deployment. Flying around fairfax and St. Albans Rest In Peace Buck
Susan Adams
April 25, 2017
Buck was one of the best human beings I ever knew. I rode every year on the Vt Cross State ride and he together with the rest of the cowboys provided much entertainment and humor to us all. I never had so much fun ever. He was larger than life and it's hard to believe he's gone. I hope he's riding Echo with all the trail riding friends gone before him. Happy trails Buck! My heartfelt sympathy to the whole family for your loss. I'll never forget him. If my husband and I weren't traveling across the country with our horses headed back to Vt for the summer I would have been there with Connie for the celebration of his life well lived.Bless you all, Susan Adams
Rose Orr
April 24, 2017
Buck will be sorely missed at the pool, and it will be way too quiet without him. Diane I am sorry for your loss.
Ken and Lucy Preville
April 24, 2017
Received word this morning from Valerie. So very sad to hear of your loss. Lucy and I extend our condolences to you and your family.
Cathy Smith
April 24, 2017
So sorry to hear about Buck. I had no idea he was ill. I worked with him at the Air Guard something I enjoyed a great deal He was a great man and a good friend always full of mischief and laughter The world has lost a devil of an angel. Cathy Smith
Ann (Deschu) Ehrlick
April 23, 2017
Diane,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Gary Hopper
April 23, 2017
So sorry to hear Buck has left us he touched so many and will be missed
Mark Emmy Alford
April 22, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to you Diane and the family. We always so enjoyed visiting with Buck at Hathaways Point -- his stories were wonderful. He made us smile. He will be missed.
Mark and Emmy Alford
Carolyn Laframboise
April 22, 2017
Diane, My sincerest sympathy to you, and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carolyn
Karen Celia
April 22, 2017
Diane,
I wish I could be at his service today, but I will be working at one of Buck's favorite places, the warm pool. We all miss him dearly, and he will (and you) will be in our thoughts.
Peggy Burns
April 22, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Diane and children! Buck made working on the flightline fun :) He will be missed....
Frank Lunderville
April 22, 2017
My heartfelt condolences Diane, and your entire family! I had many great times with FOOOOSTER at work and play all over the world! He provided many lasting memories that we will remember forever. "Bucko" get the next golf tournament set up and we shall see you on the other side!
Frank and Christine Lunderville
Susan Gonyaw
April 22, 2017
So sorry for the loss of "Bucky-Buck" as my son would call him when he was a toddler. The roars of laughter from the porch, two camps down from ours, is something we always treasured on warm summer evenings on Hathaways Point. Buck had such a presence about him. A twinkle in his eyes, a constant grin, a joke always in the making at Community suppers.......Thank you for brightening our lives, Buck.
Donna Ehler-Vock
April 21, 2017
The world has lost a jolly soul. Buck's spirit will live on. Buck, please say hi to Mike for me. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dave Wheeler
April 21, 2017
Rest in peace "Buck" as many may say it was always a pleasure working with you at the VTANG. You will be missed but never forgotten by many there. You left an impression on many of us with your kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Orton family for their loss of a great person many enjoyed working with.
Rae Anne Bushway
April 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Diane, and your family. Buck is now at peace but his spirit will always be here with all of us. Stan and Rae Anne
Anne Umphrey
April 21, 2017
Buck was the happiest neighbor anyone could have at the camp on Hathaway Point. He was such a great help to my Dad when he needed someone to move a dock or help with a boat or a recalcitrant lawnmower. There were always laughter coming from the camp next door. Buck, you were always a cheerful friend. Your humor and your stories were a huge part of how I remember you. You are missed.
Ed Gamelin
April 21, 2017
Rest In Peace Buck,Happy golfing in heaven, a pleasure to have known and worked with you.
Tony Carrier
April 21, 2017
Rode many miles with Buck. Will miss you buddy.
Mike Romick
April 21, 2017
Buck was my golf partner long ago when I belonged to Rocky Ridge. He was so much fun to be around. He always had a great smile and a strong hand shake every time I saw him. He will be greatly missed. Please know that the entire family is in my thoughts and prayers as I look back fondly on all of my interactions with Buck.
Nancy Epner
April 21, 2017
'Big' Buck (as my kids fondly called him) will be sorely missed by the Point crowd. The Epners send thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Barker
April 21, 2017
Buck has always been a close friend to the Barker family and his passing leaves us sorrowing for his loss. His personality endeared him to many people and he is a tribute of a good man who loved people. We will miss him terribly but have so many good memories and stories that he will not be forgotten.
Jed Dillon
April 21, 2017
Spent many 'Quality' hours on the course with Bucko and time up at camp with Diane too. Many terrific memories that will endure and become talking points for years to come. Will miss you 'Double X' your the best!
Fred Pierce
April 21, 2017
Thanks for the memories Buck. Honor to have known you..
Joseph Olio
April 21, 2017
My deepest regards to the entire Orton family.
I was fortunate to know and play a few golf rounds with the "Big Man"..... but until now never knew his first name was " Foster"? Bet he'd get a chuckle if his fellow golf competitors heckled "Nice worm Burner "Foster".
Suppose all things known/ considered, and how golf buddies conspire, we could have generously dubbed him "Aussie" after the Australian pilsner Beer "Foster".....He'd like that taste!
Let's raise a frothy pitcher to celebrate a Great Man!
See you at Tee Time "Buck".............
Blessings
Tony DePaul
April 21, 2017
work and play with Buck for many years my prayers go out to the family.
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