Franklin James Foster, 82, of Wolf Neck Road, Stonington died April 22 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
He was a resident of Stonington for fifty-three years; born in New London on October 31, 1920, raised in Groton, and attended Fitch High School.
Mr. Foster, a veteran of World War II, was a runner for the third infantry during the invansion of Normandy. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. and the V.F.W. He retired from Navan Underwater Systems Center where he was a precision engraver for over twenty years.
A man of peace, he was member of the Audubon Society and enjoyed making bluebird houses. His love of nature extended to boating, fishing, gardening, and otherwise observing nature.
Mr. Foster was predeceased by his wife Shirley Foster. He is survived by his three sisters Frances Koslicky of New london, Selma Mendillo of Virginia and Phyllis Johns of Florida and three children, Diane Grella of Old Saybrook, Susan Roderick of Stonington, and Franklin Foster of Arizona. He also has five grandchildren Diane, Rick, Kurt, Duane, Darryl, and seven great grandchildren.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Friday from 5-7pm.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, Rte. 27, Mystic on Saturday at 10am.
Donations may be made to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) or the Connecticut Audubon Society.