George R. Fostin
October 2, 2008

Mr. George R. Fostin, of North Dighton, died Thursday, October 2 in the Forestview Nursing Home, Wareham, following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Pauline (Forget) Fostin. He was born 76 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late George and Mary (Mello) Fostin. He was educated in Taunton and had been a North Dighton resident for the past 48 years. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at the Cabral Farm in North Dighton for 2 years. He had previously owned and operated the Rago Beef Co. of Dighton for 12 years. He was previously employed as a truck driver for McCabe Sand and Gravel of Taunton, and formerly owned his own trucking company for a number of years. Mr. Fostin was also a bus driver for the Bloom Bus Co. of Taun- ton. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Portuguese-American Civic Club and the Atlantic Caf Fish Club. In addition to his wife, he leaves: 1 daughter Cheryl Fostin of No. Dighton 1 stepdaughter: Susan Mastria 1 stepson: Kevin Paiva 5 grandchildren 1 great grandson several nieces and nephews Mr. Fostin was also the brother of the late Marilyn Bowen of Swansea. Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Tuesday, October 7 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Nicholas of Myra Church (formerly St. Joseph Church) North Dighton at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.

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