Robert J. "Denny" Foote

Robert J. “Denny” Foote, 77, of Norwich, died on Friday, January 2, 2026 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on March 28, 1948, in Norwich, Denny was a son of William and Iona (Elliott) Foote. He attended school in Norwich and graduated with the Class of 1967. Denny worked as a custodian in a variety of settings including Great American Food Stores, Tracy Baking Company, Champion Mills, the Norwich City School District, DCMO BOCES, and the Chenango SPCA- which was his favorite. He also was a clerk for many years at Duke’s Emporium.

Robert’s interests were very vast including his many collections of clocks, trains, motorcycles, and antiques. His love of history including his collections of local history, railroad history, Native American history, and books. Denny was a great camper, enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley music and was a talented artist studying art and artists. He had a great love for dogs, cats, rats, and wildlife. He especially enjoyed watching deer, turkey, wild birds, and feeding the chipmunks.

On October 9, 1971 at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Norwich, Denny married Bonnie Barrows.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie Foote, of 54 years, who survives, he is survived by his beloved sister, Connie (Harold) Coleman, of Norwich; beloved brother, William “Chooch” (Karen) Foote, of Cocoa, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his many beloved pets.

A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in memory of Denny may be made to the Chenango SPCA, 6160 County Road 32 Norwich, NY 13815, or to a wildlife organization of your choice.

I give you this one thought to keep - I am with you still - I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone - I am with you still - in each new dawn. -by Robin Drummond

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Wilson Funeral Home.