Leon Banton Fogg

1931 - 2017

Leon Banton Fogg obituary, 1931-2017, Westbrook, ME

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home

199 Woodford Street

Portland, Maine

Leon Fogg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2017.

Portland- Leon Fogg of Farnham Street, Portland passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2017 at Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook.

Born January 19, 1931 in Crystal, ME, he was the son of Jerome and Alice (Tucker) Fogg, the ninth of eleven children.

He attended Auburn schools and was the first in the family to graduate high school, from Edward Little.

Leon started his career with General Motors in Chicago, then returned to Maine and was employed by New England Tel and Tel for 35 years, retiring in 1986. His job took him all over New England and he made many lifelong friends.

He met his wife, Barbara A. Cole at the telephone company; married in 1955 and enjoyed close to 60 years together. They loved going to auctions and finding beautiful pieces of furniture, which they refinished. They were members of the Riverton Couples Club for years and always had a wonderful time at the dances.
Once Leon retired, there was never a family project he wasn't included in and was happily willing to lend a hand anytime, as long as he was in charge. He enjoyed hunting with his son David and going to all of his grandchildren's sporting events.

Leon loved his home and spent endless hours taking care of his lawn and rock gardens. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren and could be found many afternoons teaching his grandkids to swim in the backyard pool. He was always quick to join in any of the water games and did a lot of refereeing, where everyone knew he always had the last word. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and always had the time to listen and share.

Leon was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Foisy in 1952 and his second wife Barbara in 2014. He is also predeceased by his siblings, Colby Fogg, Hilda Michaud, Geneva Richards, Marjorie Gould, Isabel Riechers, Herschel Fogg, Milton Fogg, Jason Fogg and Philip Fogg.

Leon is survived by his four children, Kathrin and Wayne Curtis of Cumberland, Kathleen and Michael Duffy of Windham, Steven and Dorothy Fogg of Winslow and David and Lori Fogg of Sanford; his eight grandchildren, Steven Curtis, Christopher Curtis, Matthew and Jenelle Duffy, Joshua and Amy Fogg, Corey and Kelsey Fogg, Bryon Fogg, Colby Fogg and Morgan Fogg; his four great grandchildren, Maddison Duffy, Kadence and Ainsleigh Fogg and Leo Fogg; he is also
survived by his sister Freda Hunnewell.

Friends may call from September 21, 2017, from 11 A.M.-12 P.M, with a celebration of life at 12 P.M. at Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland, ME. Immediately following services, inurnment will take place at Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Leon's family would like to thank the staff at Avita of Stroudwater for the wonderful care they provided him over the last four years.

In lieu of flowers, the family of Leon would like all donations in Leon's name to go to the Alzheimer's Association of Maine, 383 US Rte. 1 #2C Scarborough, ME 04074

Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to sign Leon's online guest book.

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October 12, 2017

Tom Taliento

To the Fogg Family and especially David. I am blessed with fond memories of sitting at the table on Farnham St. listening to the "Big Tip" ....and to our Fall Deer Hunting Trips- priceless to have him with us. Greenville and Rockwood fell in love with his charm, as did we each Fall when the leaves turned and the cold winds ushered in another deer camp together. This November, I will lift my glass to Leon and may his spirit be with us always! God Bless Leon and bring us a big Buck !! Blessings to all of Leon's Family and Friends. Salute!

September 21, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 21, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Uncle always had a smile and a hug ready. Growing up we couldn't wait for fall to come so we could see our family from Portland! Memories , Family , Love , Laughter!
Love always,
Mark, Sharon and family

September 20, 2017

We were blessed to visit with Leon and Barbara a few years ago at Avita and shared so many wonderful memories.

Larry and Linda (Merrill) Gordius

September 19, 2017

We are so saddened to hear of Leon's passing. Although I haven't seen Leon for many years, I sure enjoyed working with him at the phone co. Ron and Sally Swim.

September 19, 2017

George Fogg

I kiddingly called Leon my grandfather because of his white hair. We were telephone people and our similar name meant a lot to me. Condolences to his family and God rest the soul of a very fine man.

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