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1943
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2019
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George Foye Obituary
George was born in Portsmouth, N.H. on Oct. 29, 1943, growing up in Kittery, Maine. He attended Kittery Schools, moving to Eliot when he married. A lifelong lobsterman/fishermen from Cedar Island, Isles of Shoals, he had a profound love for the Islands and ocean as his father did. He was a true Islander, strong willed and hard working. His oldest grandson continues the family tradition of lobstering with the yellow and black lobster buoys.
He served in the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an active member of the American Legion in Dover. During the winters he enjoyed plowing snow at Pease Airforce base.
George was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Mary (Makarchuk) Foye and brother Edward Foye.
George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Diane (McLane) Foye, son Edward Foye and wife Samantha of Eliot, daughter Michelle Foye of Eliot, his brother Robert and wife Diana Foye of Eliot. George had four grandchildren; Raegan, Larsen, Owen Foye, and Rebecca LeBlanc, and several nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, his legion family and the Kittery men down on the waterfront. At his request, there will be no services. Go have some local lobsters in his honor.
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Sponsored by Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Hampton.
Richard Fernald
October 4, 2019
To Diane and family: I have fond memories of George and learning about his love of being on the ocean. I met George's brother, Ed back in the mid 60's and then in 1968, I met George when we went to Vietnam. I remember during that time George would tackle any job with a smile and always took the time to listen to those who might need that little bit of special time. RIP
Robert Gordon Gulley
September 30, 2019
Rest easy old friend ! You will be missed .
American Leagion Post 8
September 30, 2019
Diane & Family -
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. George was a big part of our legion family and will be greatly missed.Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Geordie King
September 29, 2019
To Ed and George's entire family; so sorry to hear of George's passing. He will be missed by many including his fellow lobstermen and the gulls at the shoals! R.I.P. George....
September 29, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with you Diane, Michelle and Edward in the loss of your husband and father. May many beautiful memories of him help to comfort you during this difficult time.
Phip Miles
September 29, 2019
I was in the Guard and Vietnam with Short Lobster great guy we all had lots of fun back then Rest In Peace my friend. Phip
Jim&Kristin Dame
September 29, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for your family. He will be missed. He served Vietnam with my dad Thomas Gowen and was a great man..
Michael & Lorna Zucaro
September 29, 2019
To the family of George Foye, we are very sorry for your loss,he was a good man and a great friend and will truly be missed.
September 29, 2019
My sincere condolences. May your treasured memories of George always fill your hearts with love and bring you peace.
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