Elizabeth M. Foss Obituary (1934 - 2012)

Rome - Elizabeth M. “Betty” Foss, 78, of Knight Court Road died Monday October 15, 2012 at her home. She was born in Bangor on August 8, 1934, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Buswell) Dunning. Betty was educated in New Sharon area schools. She was a homemaker who dedicated most of her life to making a home and raising her family. She also cared for the elderly in the neighborhood. Betty was active in the Rome Baptist Church and the Rome Grange. She enjoyed watching her “stories” and game shows on television, spending time with her family, attending the grandchildren’s sporting events and concerts and her Thursday morning breakfasts with the ladies. She also liked spur of the moment trips with her friends to go shopping or visiting with others. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Eben Foss, a son Charles, daughter Janet York and a special aunt Hazel Kingsbury. She is survived by her children Richard Foss and his companion Marilyn of Canaan and his children Richard Jr., Ryan, Amanda, Ethan and Austin; Janet’s children Elizabeth and Christina York; Audrey Ray and her husband Greg of Auburn and her children Neal and Alan Coro; Randy Foss and his wife Angel of Kentucky; Steven Foss and his wife Sheila of Rome and their children Nicole Nye, Sheena Whitehurst and Andrea Foss; Gary Foss of Rome and his children Brian and Christopher Hartsock; Hazel Labbe and her husband Jason of Belgrade and their children Savannah and Sarah Labbe; also several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also survived by her beloved cat Gerald. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Sheila Foss who was more than just a daughter-in-law. You were a third daughter who cared so deeply and lovingly for Betty. From all of us, thank you. Also thanks to HealthReach Hospice who was there for us from the beginning to the end with comfort and support. Visiting will be held Friday October 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Knowlton and Hewins F.H., One Church St. Augusta, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.. Burial will follow in the Rome Village Cemetery. In honor of Betty’s love of jewelry, please wear an extra piece to the visiting or service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rome Baptist Church, c/o Roxanne Blaisdell, 680 Augusta Road, Rome ME 04963-3134 Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com