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Dr. Hollis J. Foster, Jr. died at age 69 at New Britain General Hospital. He had resided at 1015 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. A New Britain native, he had lived in Berlin since 1947. He was a graduate of New Britain High School, Weslyan University and Hahnemann Medical College. He served his internship and residency at New Britain General Hospital. Dr. Foster was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 228th General Hospital Unit and later with the the 35th Division. He received the European Theater Ribbon with two battle stars, the Combat Medical Badge and the German Occupation, Victory and American Campaign Ribbons. He had a medical practice in Berlin for 23 years and later joined the staff at New Britain General Hospital, retiring in 1982. He had served as Berlin's assistant health director. Hollis was a member of Berlin Congregational Church and the Berlin Lion's Club.
He was survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, Brian Foster of St. Louis, MO and Noel Foster of Newington; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Phaneuf of Berlin, Holly Foster of Plainville and Ellen Foster of Tewksbury, MA; a stepson, Clifford Manthey of Kensington; a step-daughter, Mrs Darlene Partyka of Plainville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Anderson of Kensington and Mrs. Barbara Barnes of Chraleston, RI; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and calling hours were held at Erickson-Hansen & Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at Berlin Congregational Church. Burial was with military hours. Memorial donations to the Emergency Room at New Britain General Hospital.
Obituary for Dr. Hollis J. Foster, Jr. - New Britain Herald, 10 NOV 1986 |
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