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Obituary for Douglas John "Doug" Foster

Douglas John "Doug" Foster
Foster, Douglas John 'Doug'
In hospital in Smiths Falls surrounded by the love of his family, Doug passed away on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Doug was predeceased by his wife Marlene in 2010 and by his son Charlie in 2011. Also predeceased by his parents Isabel (Fair) and James Foster and in infancy brother Charles and sister Heather. Much loved father of James (Marjorie McCurdy), Kathy Pommerville (Howard Clarke) and Juanita (Bill) Swerbrick. Proud grandfather of James, Heather, Tiffanie, Jordan, Brayden, Mathew, Dustin, Keesha, Mackenzie and Karson and great grand father of 4. Dear brother of Leslie (Freda), Russell (Audrey) and George (Barb) Foster, Vivian (John) Whalen, Brenda (Graeme) McTavish, Sharon (late Shelly) Mathison, Mary (late Donnie) Bradley and the late Eric Foster and Phyllis Ashby. He will be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Lorrine Foster and brother-in-law Ivan Ashby, his many nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. Doug was a dedicated employee of the Perth Planing Mill, Perth for over 50 years.
Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Thursday, March 26th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 10:30 A. M. Interment will be held in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Watson's Corners later in the spring. In remembrance, contributions may be made to the Balderson United Church or St. Andrew's Cemetery, Watson's Corners.

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