Edward T. Foote

CHESHIRE - Edward T. Foote, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Southington Care Center. He was the husband of Susan (Johnson) Foote.

Mr. Foote was born August 9, 1932 in West Haven, the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Hutchinson) Foote. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed for many years as a Teamsters Truck Driver and later as a self-employed Carpenter. He was an avid Skier, Go-Cart racer, and NASCAR enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was extremely adventurous, waterskiing into his 70s.

The Foote family would like to thank Southington Care for the care and compassion they showed to him and the family.

Besides his wife of 47 years, he is survived by his daughter Christy Chase and her husband John of Cheshire; his son Jason Foote and his wife Blair of Redway, CA; his brother Robert Foote of Prescot, AZ; his five grandchildren Zoe Foote, Jacob Guimond, Tanner, Jared, & Riley Chase. He is predeceased by his sisters, Barbara Reid and Janice Martin.

Arrangements – Funeral services and burial with Military Honors will be held at the convenience of the family at Cheshire Hillside Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire is assisting with arrangements.