Colin Bransford Foote

Colin B. Foote, 27 of Charlestown, died on Sunday May 16, 2010. Colin was the beloved son of Richard “Robin” and Maryann (Bransford) Foote, and brother of Christopher C. Foote of Charlestown. Born in Manchester, CT, Colin attended Monsignor Clarke School, the Prout School, where he was an officer on the Student Council, a 4 year member of the Varsity Volley Ball team and Ski Club; involved with the Theater Group; active with the school's Model Legislature at the State House participating in mock legislature and Secretary of his senior class. Colin graduated as a member of the National Honor Society in 2001. He attended Connecticut College, was vice president of his class his junior and senior years and was very active as a Student Senator and was a member of the Young Republicans. He graduated Cum Laude in 2005 with a double-major Bachelor's Degree, in History and American Studies with a minor in Film Studies. During high school, Colin volunteered for 3 years then became Director of the Frosty Drew Nature Center in Charlestown, RI to educate young children about the natural environment of the coastal ponds. He was currently employed as a public relations account manager at the Providence office of Boston based Regan Communications. He enjoyed exploring the wonder of nature, studying the rich history of our country, especially the years and events of WWII. Colin enjoyed travel to many locations in the United States. He enjoyed learning about combat aircraft of WWII, and watching some of these aircraft race at the Reno Air Races. His passion was restoring and driving classic 1970's cars and motorcycles, skiing and beholding the beauty of nature. Most of all he enjoyed spending his free time in the companionship of a multitude of friends and being with his loving family. Surviving besides his parents and brother, are his maternal grandmother, Marilyn Bransford of Palm Coast, FL and his longtime and deeply loved sweetheart, Mallory Kowal of North Kingstown. He was grandson of the late Charles E. Bransford and Richard and Helen Foote. He also leaves seven cousins and three aunts and an uncle. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 5 to 8 PM at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Route 216, Bradford, RI. Reception to follow immediately at the Trio Restaurant at 15 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett.