- Date Of Birth: July 19, 1943
- Date Of Death: March 21, 2015
- State: Maine
Donald C. Foss, Sr.
July 19, 1943
March 21, 2015
Windham – Donald C. Foss, Sr, 71, of Windham, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 after a brief illness. Don was born on July 19, 1943 in Portland, ME, the son of John Foss, Jr and Dorothy (Queen) Carpenter. Don attended Portland schools and joined the United States Army in 1962 where he spent most of his time stationed in Germany.
Following his discharge from the Army, Don worked for the Portland Company and the Crosby Group – Laughlin Plant, which were both medium to heavy steel fabricator foundries in Portland. Don also work at Shaw’s Supermarkets until his retirement.
Don loved the game of baseball and coached for many years, including Little League teams from Sampson’s Market in Portland and Casco Little League. Don also enjoyed old-fashioned tent camping with his family, often staying at the Sebago Lake State Park. He was an avid candlepin bowler in the 1980’s, competing out of Beacon Lanes in Raymond. In his later years, Don enjoyed participating in all activities at the Unity Gardens senior housing complex, including bingo, movie night, and playing “oldies” music during social events.
Don was predeceased by his mother, father, and one sister, Jodi St. George of Gleason, TN. Don is survived by his son, Donald Jr. and his wife Melissa of Raymond, his daughter Tricia Foss of Brunswick, sisters Donna Garcia of Sebastian, FL, and Mary Follensbee of Standish, ME. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Derek and Amanda Foss of Raymond, one niece, two nephews, two great-nephews, and two great-nieces.
