Wayne Foster Wills

September 26, 1926 - August 21, 2007

Wayne Foster Wills

Wayne Foster Wills, age 80, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the Maples Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham. Wayne was the son of the late Reginald O. and Edith M. (Foster) Wills.

Wayne was born on September 26, 1926 in Mansfield and attended Mansfield Public Schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He has been a resident of Foxboro since 1949.

Wayne worked for the Foxboro Company for over 34 years and retired as a Supervisor in 1986. He was a member of the Foxboro Company 10 and 25 Year Clubs. Wayne was also a former member of the Foxboro Company’s Jolly Fox Campers, Ski Club and Canoe Club.

Wayne was a past commander of the American Legion Post 93 in Foxboro and was a former member of the St. Alban’s Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Foxboro.

Beloved husband of Phyllis M. (Knox). Loving father of Kathleen Watkins of Rochester, NH, Michael and his wife Wendy, Stephen and Kenneth Wills all of Foxboro. Brother of Sarah Tompkins of Newtonville. Devoted grandfather of Barry Wills, Timothy and Jen Watkins, Mark Wills, Sarah Wills, Andrew Watkins and Daniel Wills.

Funeral Information

Private funeral services on Friday, August 24 followed by private interment with U.S. Navy Honors at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. To light a candle in Wayne’s memory, please visit our web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com.

Donations Information

Donations in Wayne’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts Branch, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.