Foster LaRoy Coburn of Newport, VT died at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center on July 31st after a brief illness.  He was born the third of four brothers in Harvey Station, New Brunswick to John Percy and Jessie (Wood) Coburn.  Percy's employment brought the family to Brownville Junction, ME and eventually to Newport, VT.  Foster enlisted in the Air Force, serving at various bases in the US and Guam during the Korean war.  While stationed in Texas, he married the love of his life, Teresa Lague of Newport, VT in August of 1952 beginning nearly 52 years of married life until her death in 2004.

Foster had a love of family and friends, dancing, hunting and having a good time.  He retired from Grand Union groceries after 35 years and enjoyed 30 years of retirement.  Many would know him to look and act a bit of a grump, but he was really a Teddy Bear.

Foster is survived by his children: Garry and Agathe Coburn of Newport, VT, Kevin and Catherine Coburn of Bowie, MD and Anne and Thomas Anderson of Medway, MA.  He is also survived by his grandchildren  and great grandchildren: Gabrielle Coburn and Philippe Caron and their children Kilia and Killian of Kingston, Ontario, John and Katherine Coburn and their daughter Eleanor of Newport, VT, Carrin Coburn and her partner Austin Whipple of Hinesburg, VT, Bennett and Hannah Coburn of Newport, VT, Kelly Coburn and partner Phoenix Colbert of Baltimore, MD, Keith Coburn of Bowie, MD, Richard Anderson of Blackstone, MA and Lauren Anderson of Medway, MA as well as former daughter-in-law Denise Coburn of Newport, VT and many nieces and nephews.

Foster was predeceased by his wife Teresa and his son Michael, his parents, his brothers George Glen, John Frank, Lewis and their spouses.

Foster's family would like to acknowledge their appreciation for the care and attention he received during his stay at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center.  We would also like to acknowledge two nephews; George Lague and Richard Gosselin for their road trips, visits, lunches and trips to the barbershop that Dad so greatly enjoyed and truly looked forward to.

There will be calling hours from 10:00 to 11:00 followed by a Celebration of Foster's Life at Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport on Friday August 18th with interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to are requested to donate to North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.