August 14, 1931 to January 2, 2022
Richard Bishop Foote, 90, of North Branford, CT peacefully passed away on January 2, 2022 following a brief admission to Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was born on August 14, 1931 to the late Ellsworth and Ruth (Magill) Foote of North Branford. From a young age, Richard had a passion for mechanics. Using only his enthusiasm and curiosity, he became so accomplished that he was regarded as a master mechanic. He was often called upon by others to troubleshoot and repair all things mechanical such as cars, boats and appliances. Richard's career began as a welder at New Haven Trap Rock. He spent the last 30 years of his career as an integral part of Bishop's Apple Orchards operations. He was so revered by his colleagues he was dubbed "mechanic extraordinaire" at his retirement at the age of 80. He had a special relationship with his dog, Jack, which brought him a lot of comfort and joy. A car enthusiast, Richard loved his rides along the shoreline.
Richard Bishop Foote, 90, of North Branford, CT peacefully passed away on January 2, 2022 following a brief admission to Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was born on August 14, 1931 to the late Ellsworth and Ruth (Magill) Foote of North Branford. From a young age, Richard had a passion for mechanics. Using only his enthusiasm and curiosity, he became so accomplished that he was regarded as a master mechanic. He was often called upon by others to troubleshoot and repair all things mechanical such as cars, boats and appliances. Richard's career began as a welder at New Haven Trap Rock. He spent the last 30 years of his career as an integral part of Bishop's Apple Orchards operations. He was so revered by his colleagues he was dubbed "mechanic extraordinaire" at his retirement at the age of 80. He had a special relationship with his dog, Jack, which brought him a lot of comfort and joy. A car enthusiast, Richard loved his rides along the shoreline.
August 14, 1931 to January 2, 2022
Richard Bishop Foote, 90, of North Branford, CT peacefully passed away on January 2, 2022 following a brief admission to Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was born on August 14, 1931 to the late Ellsworth and Ruth (Magill) Foote of North Branford. From a young age, Richard had a passion for mechanics. Using only his enthusiasm and curiosity, he became so accomplished that he was regarded as a master mechanic. He was often called upon by others to troubleshoot and repair all things mechanical such as cars, boats and appliances. Richard's career began as a welder at New Haven Trap Rock. He spent the last 30 years of his career as an integral part of Bishop's Apple Orchards operations. He was so revered by his colleagues he was dubbed "mechanic extraordinaire" at his retirement at the age of 80. He had a special relationship with his dog, Jack, which brought him a lot of comfort and joy. A car enthusiast, Richard loved his rides along the shoreline.
Richard Bishop Foote, 90, of North Branford, CT peacefully passed away on January 2, 2022 following a brief admission to Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was born on August 14, 1931 to the late Ellsworth and Ruth (Magill) Foote of North Branford. From a young age, Richard had a passion for mechanics. Using only his enthusiasm and curiosity, he became so accomplished that he was regarded as a master mechanic. He was often called upon by others to troubleshoot and repair all things mechanical such as cars, boats and appliances. Richard's career began as a welder at New Haven Trap Rock. He spent the last 30 years of his career as an integral part of Bishop's Apple Orchards operations. He was so revered by his colleagues he was dubbed "mechanic extraordinaire" at his retirement at the age of 80. He had a special relationship with his dog, Jack, which brought him a lot of comfort and joy. A car enthusiast, Richard loved his rides along the shoreline.
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