Robert Fossett , circus director in Ireland Born 1924-01-11 in Ireland dead 2002-07-18 in Ireland , son of director Edward Fossett and director Mona Fossett . Robert (‘Bobby’) Fossett (1924–2002) was born 11 January 1924 at Knocklong, Co. Limerick, eldest son of Edward and Mona Fossett. He was educated at Tinahely national school and toured with the family circus from childhood. As a 6-year-old he was badly mauled by a bear. Performing from the age of 10, he took part in various acts, including tightrope walking, bareback riding, and comedy, increasing his versatility with the absence of foreign acts in the restrictive Emergency years after 1939. 1946: Mona Fossett Powell died young on the 7th June 1946 aged only 41. By 1946, while overcoming his mothers death, he became fully involved with the revived touring circus, adding the role of transport manager to his responsibilities. 1951: Edward Fosset passed away five years later on Sep 7th 1951 aged 53. On their fathers death in 1951, Bobby and his brothers inherited the business between them, as he now became programme director. 1954: Three years later they sold the property at Tinahely and established permanent winter quarters at the Grange, Lucan, Co. Dublin. 1987: Robert Fossett was married to Susie Fossett. His late marriage to Susan Delaney from Co. Kilkenny was short-lived, as she died in 1987, after which Bobby Fossett gave up performing. He remained closely involved in administration and the promotion of new talent, but failing health eventually forced him to retire. 2002: Bobby Fossett (Bobo The Clown) Died 18th July 2002 aged 77 yrs. When he died 18 July 2002 at Dublins Tallaght hospital, he too was buried at Glenmore, last of the brothers, both Edward and John having predeceased him.
Bobby Fossett Born: 1924-01-11
Father:Edward FossettBorn: 1895?
Mother:Mona LoweBorn: ?
