John R. Foss
1952 – 2010

LEWISTON — John Russell Foss, 57, of Poland passed peacefully with his family and friends by his side on Sunday, Jan. 17, at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Norway, May 7, 1952, the son of Delmar and Linda Ojala Foss. He attended school in Minot, graduating from Edward Little High School and CMVTI.

He was a cabinet maker for Downeast Cabinets for more than 20 years. He was well respected and loved, spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, horseshoes and gardening. He loved going for drives and plowing snow.

He is survived by his brothers, Gary of Auburn, Del of West Minot, Ernie and his companion, Ruthie, of Auburn and Richard (Rick) and wife, Terry, of Buckfield; his sisters, Carol Doughty and husband, Tim, of Auburn, Donna Fickett and husband, Jim, of Waterford, Kathy Bowie of Oxford and Wanda Bonney and husband, Earle, of Livermore Falls; 14 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.