Gloria Ella Foss, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022, at Woodlands Senior
Living in Farmington, Maine. Gloria was the daughter of Antonio and Madeleine Roussell of
Lowell, Massachusetts. She attended St Louis Academy in Lowell. Gloria was married for
nearly 70 years to Wilbur Kenneth Foss of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. For over thirty years,
she worked for Utah State University as a technical typist preparing scientific research papers
and doctoral theses before retiring with her husband to Wayne. They lived for nearly 40 years next door to their only child, Deborah Foss Emery and husband Peter Talbot Emery. During these years, they had an active part in the lives of their three grandchildren, Kendra, Trent and Seth Emery. A favorite pastime for Gloria and Ken was attending their grandchildren’s school performances and athletic events, including their college activities. Gloria was a talented artist, creating beautiful oil paintings and quilts for family and friends. She was an active member of the Wayne Methodist Church. Over her lifetime, Gloria and Kenneth traveled to many places across the United States and Europe. They loved to travel and enjoyed every adventure together.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiles Remembrance Center in Farmington, Maine. A private family service will be held in early May. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt appreciation to Woodlands Senior Living in Farmington for the loving care she received while staying at this facility for the past two years. A depth of gratitude is owed to Androscoggin Health and Hospice for providing comfort and care to Gloria in her final days.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Wilbur Kenneth Foss; her daughter, Deborah Emery and son-in-law Peter Emery. She will be missed by her three grandchildren and six great grandchildren: Kendra Emery and husband, Nick Citriglia and son, Enzo; Trent Emery and his wife, Alicia and children, Juliann, Vera and Calvin; Seth Emery and his wife, Nikki and children, Charlotte and Amelia. Individuals wishing to make a gift in Gloria’s memory may donate to Androscoggin Health and Hospice 15 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, Maine 04240. Condolences and memories may be shared in her Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com.