George E. Foster, 82, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a long period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Susan J. (Drinkwater) Foster.
Mr. Foster was born in Taunton, son of the late G. Edward and Helen (Randall White) Foster, of colonial heritage dating back to 1630, settling southeastern Massachusetts. He was an Eagle Scout in his youth, and later a graduate of Taunton High School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was a longtime resident of Westport and had a long career in public service, banking, and finance. He retired after 25 years from the Town of Westport as the unopposed elected Town Treasurer. Prior to serving the Town of Westport, he worked for the U.S. Treasury, as Vice President of Fairhaven Savings Bank, as the Westport elected Diman RVTHS school committee member, and as Southern MA Health Group's founding treasurer. He was a member of the Noquochoke Lodge A.F. & A.M., Westport. He loved traveling with his wife, Sue, especially going on cruises, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved dogs, the ocean, and watching the stock market.
Survivors include his 6 children: Lisa D. Foster and her husband Amir Dabiri of Redington Shores, FL, Lori B. Scheffler and her husband Mike of Tiverton, RI, Randi L. Skeper and her husband Chris of Reading, MA, Kevin M. Porter of Mattapoisett, MA, Andrea Porter-Lopez and her husband Antonio of Portland, OR and Karen Gheesling and her husband Dominic of Portland, OR; his sister: Helen Sauer of Canonsburg, PA; 7 grandchildren: Ethan, Zachary, Benjamin, William, George, Emmett and Diego; along with many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eunice Wysong.
Memorial visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, MA 02790, from 5-7 P.M. with a Masonic Service at 6:45 P.M.
Memorial service will be Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Westport United Congregational Church, 500 American Legion Hwy., Westport, MA 02790 at 10:00 A.M.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's at https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org/