Edward(Tom) Foster

Rochester, NH - Edward "Tom" Foster, 82, of Dodge Street died Friday Nov. 15, 2019 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1937 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Telesphore and Lena (Dugas) Foster. Tom was the husband of Dorothy Irene Foster (Richard). They were married in 1960 enjoying 59 years of marriage. He worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a Progressman for many years. He enjoyed being with family and was an avid outdoorsman. Fall was his favorite season. His passion was bird hunting with his three dogs, Shot, Buck and Pearl. Deer hunting, fishing and golfing were also special activities. Every spring he planted a large vegetable garden, with Jet Star tomatoes being his specialty. It gave him much pleasure to share his vegetables with neighbors. Tom also enjoyed spending time with friends at the Rochester Lodge of Elks. Dorothy extends heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all the help Tom received from their neighbors and friends. He leaves behind his daughter, Diane Marie Gallant, Lee, NH; granddaughter and her husband, Laura and Connor Benton, Salem, MA.; grandson, Christopher Gallant, Durham, NH; sisters, Beverly Nelson, North Port, FL., Veronica Libby, Rachel Chadbourne both of Rochester, NH. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Tom Foster to Cornerstone VNA, 178 Farmington Rd, Rochester, NH 03867 or to a charity of your choice. Visiting Hours will be held Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5-7 PM with an Elk's service held at 6:30 PM in the chapel of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, Nov. 22 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Church, 71 Lowell Street, Rochester. A private burial will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.edgerlyfh.com.