John H. Foster

John H. Foster, 70 WESTBROOK -- John H. Foster, 70, of Graham Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough, with his family by his side. He was born in Westbrook, the son of John C. and Bertha Charland Foster. John was raised in Westbrook and attended St. Hyacinth School and Cheverus High School. He later attended St. Francis X University in Nova Scotia. John worked for many years for Jordan Marsh and Strictly Formal, retiring in 1999. He also served in the Air Force. He was a member of St. Anthony's Church. He was active in the church, volunteering for the Soup Kitchen and the Decorating Committee. He was a member and past President of the Holy Name Society. John enjoyed gardening, walking on the beach and the lake. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Janice Galloway Foster of Westbrook; a son Brian of Portland, two daughters, Beth and her husband Eric Busque of Westbrook and Allison Foster of Merrimack, N.H.; two grandchildren, Ashlyn and Andrew Busque; two aunts, Theresa King and Harriet Charland; a dear cousin Jean Kein; and various nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Church. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Gosnell Hospice House 180 U.S. Route 1 Scarborough, Maine 04074 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105 John H. Foster