Foster E. Hallett – 77, of North Reading, formerly of Everett, died at his home on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
Born in Revere, MA on January 9, 1939. He was the son of the late Ross C. Hallett and Alma L. (Colby) Hallett. Foster was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett Vocational High School. Foster was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he served from 1956 to 1960.
He was a mechanic for Transitron Electronics, General Tire, American Power Devices,
Engineering and Analytical Center (FDA).
He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 54 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Woburn Sportsman Association.
Foster was always the one with a quick wit and a sharp comment in first meeting him that could make you smile and laugh or slowly cringe. Along with that, he was a smart mechanic and a talented craftsman in the various projects he did. He enjoyed hunting and being an avid outdoors man in his time too.
Family members include his loving wife of 55 years, Florence M. (Horwood) Hallett; sons, George Hallett of Mason, NH, Ross Hallett of North Reading and the late Roy Hallett; his brother, Dexter Hallett of Framingham and two grandchildren, Justin and Nicole Hallett of Mason, NH.
His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, April 27 at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 26 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Veteran’s Gift Account, 235 North Street (Town Hall), North Reading, MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com