George Sanford Foster IV

1970 - 2023

George Sanford Foster IV

Seabrook, NH -

George Sanford Foster IV passed away peacefully on the morning of March 6, 2023 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH. After a courageous battle with advanced pancreatic cancer, George passed surrounded by family and eternal love.

George Sanford Foster IV was born in Ogdensburg, NY on November 22, 1970, to Jeanne and George S. Foster III. He graduated from Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, NH in 1989 then spent time studying at the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics. In his early adulthood, George jumped into restaurant management which lead him to connect with many restaurant lovers and owners from New Hampshire's Seacoast (Hampton Beach) to the Florida Gulf Coast (St. Pete Beach and Clearwater). George's love for antiques, natural intelligence and drive for learning led him to pursue a lifelong career in appraisals and antiques. He found enjoyment in his work and traveled frequently to network with many auctioneers, dealers, and museums nationwide. More importantly the friendships that he made during this work have been lifelong and are everlasting.

A gregarious, big-hearted, and tenacious soul, George found great joy in all things outdoors. As a young man, he was an active member of the Boy Scouts. Many community service projects and mentoring of younger scouts led George to achieve his Life Scout rank. During his summers, George could most always be found soaking in the sun at Seabrook beach, exploring New Hampshire's woodlands with his hiking boots and kayak, and motorcycling throughout New England. At winter's turn, George loved snowmobiling and downhill skiing as well as traveling to Florida to explore St. Pete Beach, where he had spent his last three winters snow birding with Diane. To say that George LOVED "good" craft beer, in addition to the camaraderie and laughs available at local watering holes, is an understatement. All that were fortunate enough to be connected to George can attest that he was an amazing cook, lover of live music, golf enthusiast, and could be caught wearing shorts year-round. His strong and generous nature made him an exceptional support system for all close friends, family, and loved ones. He loved his children, Logan and Isabella Foster, dearly and made great efforts to always share with them knowledge, love, and the joys of his life.

He is survived by his life partner Diane Stratton, father George S. Foster III, mother Jeanne Foster, sister Holly Foster Allen, brother in law Mo Allen, and two children Logan and Isabella Foster in addition to many, many dear friends who are revered as family members.

At this time, there are no formal services planned. However, a celebration to commemorate George's fruitful life will be upcoming and announced later this spring. In lieu of flowers any donations may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation, a research driven private funder that works to make pancreatic cancer a curable disease and the Hyder Family Hospice House, in Dover NH, the facility that so warmly and respectfully cared for George in the final stages of his illness. We ask that all donations be made in memory of George S. Foster IV. Donations may be made using the following links.

Lustgarten Foundation: https://lustgarten.org/?form=give

Hyder Family Hospice House: https://friendsofhyderfamilyhospicehouse.org/donation/