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Sherri [Schwartz] Esposito
October 28, 2008
Being the daughter of Terry [Friedman] Schwartz & never having been afforded the pleasure of personally having met Henry Foster (since my mother had an untimely death when I was a youngster), I was truly sorry to have learned of Hank's recent passing (and regretfully so just as sorry to have never had the plesure of having met him). - Hank was obviously a pioneer in the biomedical field, & I can recall that when I had interviewed at Chls. River Labs back in 9/07, I had personally witnessed what an accomplished & highly respected icon he had been there. On behalf of my immediate family, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Lois and the remainder of Hank's family on how sorry we were to have learned of his recent passing. Hank appeared to have lived an extremely blessed life, & his family must be so very proud of what a remarkable guy he was!...I am sure he will be sorely missed by many among those who were fortunate enough to have their lives touched by him.
With warmest personal regards,
Sherri Esposito
October 26, 2008
Mel Fine
October 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you aqnd your family, Lois. Hank's death has touched me a great deal. We go back a long way to the time he began his busines in my building and for many years after that. He was a nice, GOOD person and always commanded respect and admiration for the way he conducted his business and his life. Even tough I haven't seen him for many years, his passing away leaves a void in my life too.
Mel Fine
Graham Peacock
October 18, 2008
I never met the Fosters but was supported by their generosity in their providing funds to support an exhibition of New New Painting at the Armory in NYC in 2002, Curated by Dr, Kenworth W. Moffett, former curator of 20 century at the MFA Boston. I am a British born Canadian Artist , Professor of Painting at the University of Alberta. I remain always grateful for your support. Although we have never met my appreciation and sense of loss in learning of Mr Foster's death is saddening.
My thoughts are with you.
Thank you for your support of the arts and the New New Painting group
Graham Peacock
Lucy Baker
October 17, 2008
Dear Lois and family, I think of you all often,and I'm only sorry the last years,I have been so pre-occupied with house renovations and doing my art shows,I haven't kept in better contact. I'm so sad to hear about Hank, he was such a wonderful man!!! Over the years(I think we met around 1978!) we did so many things together! One among many most memorable kind deeds Hank did was arranging for Lou Sternberg to meet us at the exhibition Ken(Moffett,my now ex-husb,then curator at Boston Museum of Fine Arts)did of Anthony Caro's work at the Christian Science Church. It was a fairly windy day, and Lou, who had contracted polio in his mid-twenties, had not been in a car(he came by ambulance arranged by Hank) for some twenty years, nor been outside in the sun and breathing real fresh air!! The intitial shock of the wind and sun on his face, took him a bit by surprise, but he adjusted , and for an hour or two, got to enjoy looking at the art almost in a normal way. The Hank Foster I will remember is an extremely kind and thoughtful man, the likes of whom I will probably never find again in this lifetime! He was smart, funny, perceptive,and always concerned about his family and friends! He was indeed a masterpiece as someone said above!And, he knew he was the luckiest man to have such a smart and beautiful wife and children. What you both contributed Boston Museum and the artworld lives on, Love, and hugs to you all, Lucy Baker(New New Painter)
Steven Pakes
October 16, 2008
Henry was a trusted friend and colleague. His contributions to veterinary and comparative medicine are beyong compare. He was a trail blazer with the vision many insitutions and organizations sought. And always ay his side was Lois. May Lois and their family be comforted at this time and may his memory be eternal.
Frank Ali
October 16, 2008
Henry Foster was a great man and a great assett to the Laboratory Animal Industry. He will be missed by all of us in this industry who knew of his many accomplishments
Frank Ali
Karen Reed
October 16, 2008
To the Foster Family: it is with fondness that I recall the 13 years I spent at CRL - Wilmington ('78-'91), watching the company grow into the worldwide leader it is today because of Doc Foster's foresight and entrepreneurial spirit. Hopefully there are more people like him that will be motivated by his strong legacy of scientific advancement and follow in his giant footsteps.
Alan & Beatriz Keller
October 16, 2008
We wish to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad
Gil Slater
October 16, 2008
My hero and in many ways my second father is gone. My love and kindest thoughts to Lois and the family.
Tom Hamm
October 16, 2008
My sincere condolences to the Foster family. In all my years in biomedical research I never heard a negative thing about Hank. His major contributions to producing quality lab animals greatly advanced research making everyone's life better. We all miss him.
Betsy Maselek from Grandmas Chicken Soup
October 16, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Pat Mirley
October 16, 2008
Mrs. Foster, Jim, Neal and John – I am sorry for your loss. Dr. Foster has done so much for all of us in the Charles River family; helping us to live healthier lives. He will be missed. I am honored and privileged to be part of his vision, working for 31 years at this remarkable company he created.
With sympathy,
Joe Gile
October 16, 2008
My sincere condolences to the entire Foster family. Dr Foster was a generous man with true insight.
Joe Wagner
October 16, 2008
A man who had vision and was inovative. My association with Henry and Charles River has always been positive and rewarding. All of us will miss him. The Board of Trustees, Mannheimer Foundation send their condolances to his family and friends
Lewis Bickley Club Colette Valet
October 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Foster and Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
Mr. Foster was a wonderful, caring, kindhearted, generous individual. Although I only saw him a few times a year he always made me feel like I was the most important person on earth. When he visited Palm Beach he would always make an effort to visit me. Whether it was to drive by and blow the horn, or stop in for a social/event fundraiser, he always had a kind word and it reminded me why i've done what i've done for so many years, because of great people like Dr. Foster. You will be missed.
Eric Shamban
October 15, 2008
Dear Foster Family - My thoughts and sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you Fondly,
Eric Shamban
Betty Johnson
October 15, 2008
my heart and love goes out the foster family in their time of sorry. I have been working at crr for 19 years and have met him one time he was and still is a fine man. we all will miss him very much.i am proud to be at the company he started. with my deepest sympathies Betty Johnson
Rusty Hutchings
October 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Foster was one of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working for.
Paul Gambardella
October 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Foster and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and for the loss that all who knew Hank feels at this time. He was a wonderful man and positively touched the lives of so many people. Your generosity will continue to positively touch so many more lives as The Cummings School continues. Sincerely and with deepest sympathy, Paul and Susan Gambardella (Ramsey, NJ)
Linda Aubry Bullock
October 15, 2008
Dr. Foster was a part of our lives for so long and we are very sad to hear of his passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Miriam Aubry and Linda Aubry Bullock
Bob Mueller
October 15, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues who were touched by Dr. Foster's kindness, friendship and dedication to our profession. I am continiously awed by the impact this one person and his family has had and continues to have on the fields in biomedical research. His contributions are highly valued, his memory will endure. His family and friends are in our prayers.
Susan Daly
October 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Foster and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Loving prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
As part of the Charles River family, I feel blessed to have known and worked for him.
Bonny Smith
October 15, 2008
I am so very saddened by the loss of our "leader". I have known Dr. Foster for over 40 years. I have always known him to be such a gentle, caring soul. I will miss him so very much.
Jan VanSyckel
October 15, 2008
Please except my sincere condolences for your loss. Being a long time employee of 23 years, and part of the “CRL” family I know he is going to be dearly missed. He was an exceptional man, an innovator of ideas, and a true leader.
With deepest sympathy
Todd and Farrell Merriman
October 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Foster family in this time of great sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Steve Luo
October 15, 2008
I was fortunate to meet this honorable man once in my lifetime. Dr. Foster will be greatly missed as a Giant in Laboratory Animal industry.
Jane Plescher
October 15, 2008
I regret to hear about the passing of Dr. Foster. I am personally grateful for the legacy that he has left behind and the impact his efforts have made on many people.
Catherine Harrington
October 15, 2008
Dear Mrs. Foster and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. Foster was one of the kindest people I had the pleasure of getting to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim, Audrey and family,
My heart goes out to you. You will, as always, be kept in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Mel Balk
October 15, 2008
Lois, Hank was a very special person in my life having worked for him over 15 years. His impact on Laboratory Animal Medicine and Vet Medicine has been incalculable. Many successful careers exist because of his foresight and commitment to our field. He will be missed and will be fondly rememberd by many, many people.
Herman Stein
October 15, 2008
My sincere condolences to the entire Foster clan. Hank was a 'great' man.
Pria Elizabeth Harmon
October 15, 2008
Dear Lois,
The sun is shining here in Boulder, Colorado. Yet those of us who knew your beloved Hank are experiencing a very grey and cloudy time. Hank entering an art gallery brought kindness, intelligence, passion, a love for learning, a love of giving...Lois was his muse, his family his paint and canvas. His friends the lucky ones. Quite simply, Dr. Henry Foster was an authentic masterpiece.
Carol Kline
October 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bonny Saulnier
October 15, 2008
Dear Lois,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Hank had a love and marriage that will never fade, and I hope that gives you comfort. I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow. Even the world at large is a little less sheltered and joyful without Hank's commitment, generosity, and goodwill.
Your friend, Bonny
Neil E. Campbell
October 15, 2008
With great sympathy to the Foster family and extended family. Dr. Foster was a leader in the Bio Medical Research Community and he will be missed by many.
Karen Hutchings
October 15, 2008
My prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. I only saw Dr. Foster 2 times in my 23 years with Charles River. It was such an honor to shake the hand of the man who started the company that I am so proud to work for. He will be greatly missed by all.
Roger Orcutt
October 15, 2008
I shall miss all your humorous emails my friend, and I thank you for all your kindnesses when I worked for you for 10 years at Charles River, and thereafter as well. We did not always see eye to eye, but our mutual respect was cherished by me. This is a very sad day in my life.
Ted Lila Madfis
October 15, 2008
Dear Lois, we are sorry to hear about the death of your dear Hank. His great reputation will live on. May all your good memories sustain you at this very sad time. Fondly, Lila and Ted Madfis
Allen Sandler
October 15, 2008
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