Joseph Joe Foster

FOSTER, Joseph Norman— Closed his eyes peacefully, for the last time, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Joe Foster, in his 64th year, was the beloved husband of Gayle. He was the devoted father of JW (Holly) and Nicole (Jake) and he was the loving grandfather of Lachlan and Duncan. Joe is survived by his two brothers Paul (Merle) and John. He was the loyal companion of Karma. Joe was predeceased by his parents William and Edith (nee McColl) Foster and by his brother Robert. He dedicated 41 years of exemplary service to the University of Guelph, Department of Biomedical Sciences. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 12 – 2 p.m. A private interment of ashes will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home 519-822-4731, or send condolences to www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com ).

A gathering for family and friends will take place on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 12 noon - 2 p.m.