Obituary of Arthur W. Foote

Arthur W. Foote Jr, 61, of Avery Road, Stratford, NY, passed away early Saturday morning May 3rd 2008 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY. Born in New Haven Ct. on March 18, 1947 a son of Arthur W. and Lenora McAvoy Foote Sr. Mr. Foote was raised in New Haven, CT and was a graduate of Eli Whitney Technical School in Hamden, CT in 1965. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War serving from 1965 to 1969. Mr. Foote was employed by Pratt and Witney Aircraft in Hartford, CT for a time. He also owned his own truck for many years working out of Clinton Ct. as a truck driver. He last was employed for M & A Transport of Guilford, CT. Arthur was an avid outdoorsman and loved being on or near the water. He at one time worked at Louis Marine in Westbrook, CT. He also enjoyed gardening and just being with his family. He married Bliss R. Glynn-Foote on February 19, 1989. In addition to his wife survivor's include, Three sons, Jacob Foote, Thomas Foote and Arthur "Artie" William Foote III of Little Falls, NY. One step-daughter, Abigail Glynn of Evansville, Indiana. Three brothers, Daniel Foote, Charles Foote and John Foote. Three sisters, Carolyn Cassidy, Beverly DeMio and Leslie Witter. One grandchild, Caleb Alexander Eatmon. Mother in Law, Kathleen A. Glynn of Portland, CT. Nieces, Nephews and cousins also survive. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday May 17, 2008 at 10:30A.M. at in Resurrection Cemetery, Westbrook Ct. with full military honors. There are no calling hours. Cremation took place at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St. Fultonville, NY 12072.