""We miss you NaNa so much. Holiday dinners are not the same without your smile and laughter. Meals are not the same without you nagging about our elbows. You will always be in our hearts" -Love your great granddaughter, Alyssa"
In loving memory of
Lillian Hall Foberg
June 16, 1917 - January 26, 2009
Middletown, RI - Lillian Hall Sherman Foberg, 91, of Middletown, died peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport with her family by her side. She had formerly resided at Village House Nursing Home in Newport. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Foberg. Born in Newport, RI on June 16, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Alton P. and Elizabeth Underwood Sherman.Mrs. Foberg was a 1935 graduate of Rogers High School. She was a member of the Republican Womans League, the Pocahontas Tribe of Loyal Order Redman and a former member of the Portsmouth Grange. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, needle point, card clubs and especially family gatherings. She is survived by her son, Ronald S. Foberg of Middletown, RI, her daughter, Beth A. Foberg of Middletown, RI, her grandson, Jeromy M. Foberg, her great-granddaughter, Alyssa Gatta, her granddog, Onyx, and also many grand and great nieces and nephews.She was the grandmother of the late Steven Michael Proulx and the sister of the late Merrill J. Sherman, Alton P. Sherman, Jr., and Ruth E. Sherman. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 7 pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 4-7 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.
Tributes
"Dear Ronnie and Beth, I have fond memories of your mother. She was always so happy and had a great hearty laugh and a good sense of humor. Please accept my condolences, she will certainly be missed. Love always, Terri and Family"
"Aunt Lillian will be missed. I wish I could be in Rhode Island with the family. My thoughts are with you all."
"Ron and Beth, I was sorry to see your Mom's passing. I was glad to have seen you all this past summer. My prayers are with you all on this sad occasion."
"Beth and Ron.........so sorry to hear of your loss. You where so fortunate to have her with you for so long. From all your memories I'm sure the two of you will continue all your mothers wonderful energies into the future With warmest of regards Todd Foberg"
"Dearest Ronnie and Beth, Thinking of you both today from AZ. I send my love and good thoughts to you both. I loved Aunt Lil. She was a total pip and a great aunt. Hugs to you both Cousin Joan"
"Dear Beth, We areso sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that you and Ron are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that this is a hard time for you, but remember that your friends are with you. Marie and Mike Dasovich"
"Ron and Beth, No matter how old we are, losing a Mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know, but her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May it comfort you to know that, your loved one is safe in God's care now. And that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy, Rosel& Mother"
"Ron & Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.. Love, Carolyn"
"Rest in peace, aunt Lil."
"Ron & Beth, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful person and I have so many happy memories of my Aunt Lulu. Love, Betty"
"Dear Ron and Beth, So sorry for the loss of your mom. I know she appreciated the attention and care you provided her, especially in the last few years. She was a great woman and a truly terrific Aunt to me. I'm sorry I can't be there for the service, but I'm glad I was able to visit with her on my last trip to Rhode Island."
"Ron, Beth, Jeromy and Alyssa, Karl and I extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to you all on the loss of your beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Lillian was a sweet, lovely lady and you all were the light and love's of her life. I will remember her always. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time in your lives. Love, Jayne & Karl Van Petten"
"Beth & Ron - I was so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. I have fond memories of stopping by your house and your Mom always making me feel so welcome. May God comfort you during this difficult time."
"So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady and a lot of fun. May she rest in peace."