Title	Mr.
Last Name	Foss
First Name	Cyrus
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Place of Birth	Alfred, ME
Date of Birth	1823-10-17
Place of Death	Malden, MA
Date of Death	1910-03-06
Publication	The Eastern Gazette 3-10-1910, p.5
Obituary	Death of Cyrus Foss The remains of Cyrus Foss, whose death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. J. Springall in Malden, arrived here on the three o'clock train Monday afternoon and were taken to the Universalist church, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William H. Gould of the church of the Messiah, Portland, officiating. The bearers were Messrs. W. E. Brewster, Dana Crockett, Charles R. Favor and Charles M. Sawyer. Mr. Foss, who died Sunday, had for many years been one of Dexter's prominent business men. He was born in Alfred, Oct. 17, 1823, and his parents shortly afterward moved to Benton Falls. He was educated in the public schools, including a term in the High school, and later acquired the trade of a carpenter. He came to Dexter in 1842 and was employed at his trade until 1846, when he became a member of the firm of G. Jewett & Co., foundrymen, and later in company with Ansel Libby established a tinsmithing and kitchen furnishing business which continued until 1887 when Dana Crockett became a partner. In 1890 Mr. Foss relinquished his interest in the business and since he had led a retired life. He always took an active interest in town affairs. He served as a member of the board of selectmen two years and as town treasurer one term. In 1872-73 he was a member of the legislature from this class. He was one of the promoters of the Dexter and Newport railroad and for a number of years he was a director in the company. He later became interested in the extension to Dover. He was a director of the First National bank 1877 and for several years president of the institution, being succeeded by William E. Brewster, the present head of the institution. In 1852 he was married to Miss Sarah M., daughter of Amos Abbott of this town. The only surviving child is Mrs. Springall of Malden, with whom the deceased has made his home winters for several years. Mr. Foss was largely interested in local real estate. He was a man highly respected, and his death is a matter of universal regret.