Our Maritime Ties
Wilson Howard Foss
1881 - Yes, date unknown1. Wilson Howard Foss was born 2 Mar 1881, Rowley, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: Apr 1905, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; B. E. RR signal man
- Occupation: Apr 1907, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; electrician
Wilson married Carrie Louise Fields 29 Apr 1905, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Carrie (daughter of Ralph Sidney Fields and Mary Theresa Nickerson) was born 7 Nov 1879, Cape Canso, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Jun 1925, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Howard Winn Foss was born 1 Dec 1905, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 17 Nov 1988, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
- 3. Virginia Louise Foss was born 13 Apr 1907, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 25 Jun 1995, Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
- 4. Herbert Lincoln Foss was born 21 Feb 1910, Somerville; died 7 Feb 1932, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States.
- 5. William Arthur Foss was born 30 Sep 1916, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 14 Sep 1975, Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States.
Generation: 2
2. Howard Winn Foss (1.Wilson1) was born 1 Dec 1905, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 17 Nov 1988, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Howard married Marguerite Woodman Keith 3 Jun 1934, Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Marguerite was born 14 Sep 1911, Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 13 May 1995, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Howard married Gertrude Florence Ernst 19 Jan 1945, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States. Gertrude was born 1916, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Barbara Gloria Foss was born 11 Aug 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 17 Nov 1999, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
- 7. Brenda Joyce Foss
- 8. Winifred Ann Foss was born 25 Oct 1941, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 8 Oct 2013, Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
- 9. Howard Winn Foss, Jr was born 8 Dec 1943, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 27 Mar 2009, Salem, , Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody, , Massachusetts, United States.
- 10. Ronald Allen Foss
3. Virginia Louise Foss (1.Wilson1) was born 13 Apr 1907, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 25 Jun 1995, Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Apr 1940, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Notes:
STATS FROM MASS VITAL RCRDS VIA D. Fields
Census:
33 in 1940 censusVirginia married Donald Elbridge Robinson 3 Oct 1931, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States. Donald was born 9 Jan 1906, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 3 Mar 1987, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
4. Herbert Lincoln Foss (1.Wilson1) was born 21 Feb 1910, Somerville; died 7 Feb 1932, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States. Notes:
STATS FROM MASS VITAL RCRDS VIA DON Fields
5. William Arthur Foss (1.Wilson1) was born 30 Sep 1916, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 14 Sep 1975, Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States. Notes:
oTATS FROM MASS VITAL RCRDS
William married Evelyn Zimmerman [Group Sheet]
William married Ina Hampson Adcock [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
6. Barbara Gloria Foss (2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) was born 11 Aug 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 17 Nov 1999, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 17 Oct 1933, Salem, , Massachusetts, United States
Barbara — Robert Turner. [Group Sheet]
7. Brenda Joyce Foss (2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Brenda — ? Delpozzo. [Group Sheet]
Brenda — ? Pzenny. [Group Sheet]
8. Winifred Ann Foss (2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) was born 25 Oct 1941, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 8 Oct 2013, Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 25 Oct 1941, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States
- Misc: Oct 2013; 12 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren
- Obituary: Aft 8 Oct 2013, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Winifred A. (Foss) Donatelli October 25, 1941 - October 8, 2013
Born in Cambridge, MA Resided in Peabody, MA
Winifred A. (Foss) Donatelli age 71, of Peabody, died Tuesday at her home after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Gertrude F. (Ernst) Foss. She was raised in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School. She lived in Lynn for many years, and resided in Manchester, NH for 20 years before moving to Peabody 5 years ago. Winifred enjoyed her time spent with the many friends she made at the Tannery Apartments in Peabody. She enjoyed playing nickels and cards with a group of ladies there, and many of the residents were recipients of her knitting and crocheting projects.
Winifred was the mother of the late Shawn Drown, and sister of the late Howard Foss and Barbara Turner. She is survived by her children; Cynthia (Drown) Weaver and her husband Gary, Brian Drown, Robin (Drown)Ketchum and Lenny McLaine, all of Lynn; her sister; Brenda Pzenny, her brother; Ronald Foss and her sister-in-law; Linda Foss, all of Salem; as well as 12 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-7PM in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.Winifred — ? McLaine. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Lenny McLaine
Winifred — ? Drown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Robin Drown
- 16. Brian Drown
- 17. Cynthia Drown
- 18. Shawn Drown died Bef Oct 2013.
Winifred — ? Donatelli. [Group Sheet]
9. Howard Winn Foss, Jr (2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) was born 8 Dec 1943, Somerville, , Massachusetts, United States; died 27 Mar 2009, Salem, , Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody, , Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Occupation: machinst
- Misc: Mar 2009; 12 grandchildren; one great grand daughter
- Obituary: Aft 27 Mar 2009, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; Murphy Funeral Home
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Howard W. "Howie" Foss, Jr. December 08, 1943 - March 27, 2009
Howard W. “Howie” Foss, Jr. age 65 husband of Linda J. (Johnson) Foss died at home late Saturday evening March 27, 2009 following a brief illness. He and his living wife would have celebrated 45 years of marriage in November.
Born in Somerville, the son of the late Howard W. and Gertrude (Ernst) Sr., he was raised and educated in both Salem and Peabody. Mr. Foss attended Peabody High School, joined the United States Navy Seabees reserves and went on active duty as soon as he was allowed. Just before he was deployed overseas, he and his wife married. Mr. Foss then served his country proudly with two tours of duty in Viet Nam until being honorably discharged and returning home.
For many years he was employed as a machinist on the North Shore and was later employed by Garelick Farms (West Lynn Creamery) in Lynn for 15 years until becoming ill.
He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding his Harley as well as camping in Milo, Maine with his family. Mr. Foss enjoyed tinkering around his home as well as helping other people and could fix anything.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Foss is survived by six children Howard Foss and his wife Diane of Salem, Bernadette Foss and her fiancée Dan Page of Sandown, NH, Matthew Foss and his wife Lynette of Salem, Melinda Farley and her husband Eric of Amesbury, Christopher Foss and his wife Roxanne of Somersworth, NH and
Jason Foss and his fiancée Jennifer Conners of Indianapolis, IN; a brother Ronald Foss of Peabody; two sisters Winifred Donatelli of Peabody and Brenda Delpozzo of Lawrence; 12 grandchildren; one great grand daughter and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister Barbara Turner.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St) Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.Howard married Linda J Johnson [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Howard Foss
- 20. Bernadette Foss
- 21. Matthew Foss
- 22. Melinda Foss
- 23. Christopher Foss
- 24. Jason Foss
10. Ronald Allen Foss (2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Ronald — Linda ?. [Group Sheet]
Ronald married Barbara A White [Group Sheet]
Children:
11. Donna Elizabeth Robinson (3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) Donna married William Glenn Counsil [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Stephen Edward Counsil was born 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States; died 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States.
- 27. Mark Glenn Counsil was born 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States; died 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States.
- 28. Glenn Dewitt Counsil
- 29. Craig Michael Counsil
12. George Albert Robinson (3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) George married Kathleen Coleman [Group Sheet]
Children:
13. Judith Louise Robinson (3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) Judith married Ronald Arnott [Group Sheet]
Children:
Judith married Paul McGreenery [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
14. Lenny McLaine (8.Winifred3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) 15. Robin Drown (8.Winifred3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Robin — ? Ketchum. [Group Sheet]
16. Brian Drown (8.Winifred3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) 17. Cynthia Drown (8.Winifred3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Cynthia — Gary Weaver. [Group Sheet]
18. Shawn Drown (8.Winifred3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) died Bef Oct 2013. 19. Howard Foss (9.Howard3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Howard — Diane ?. [Group Sheet]
20. Bernadette Foss (9.Howard3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Bernadette — Dan Page. [Group Sheet]
21. Matthew Foss (9.Howard3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Matthew — Lynette ?. [Group Sheet]
22. Melinda Foss (9.Howard3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Melinda — Eric Farley. [Group Sheet]
23. Christopher Foss (9.Howard3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Christopher — Roxanne ?. [Group Sheet]
24. Jason Foss (9.Howard3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) Jason — Jennifer Connors. [Group Sheet]
25. Gregory Scott Foss (10.Ronald3, 2.Howard2, 1.Wilson1) 26. Stephen Edward Counsil (11.Donna3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) was born 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States; died 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States. 27. Mark Glenn Counsil (11.Donna3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) was born 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States; died 16 Apr 1963, , , New York, United States. 28. Glenn Dewitt Counsil (11.Donna3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) Glenn — Beth ?. [Group Sheet]
29. Craig Michael Counsil (11.Donna3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) Craig — Leah ?. [Group Sheet]
30. Kenneth Christopher Robinson (12.George3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) 31. Donna Michelle Arnott (13.Judith3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1) Donna married Neil E Wolfe [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Jack Andrew Wolfe
- 34. Michael Craig Wolfe
32. Michael John Arnott (13.Judith3, 3.Virginia2, 1.Wilson1)