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James Foster Obituary

James M. Foster, of Randolph, passed away March 5, at the age of 71. Born in Weymouth, Jim was raised and educated in Quincy. He had been a resident of Randolph for 35 years. A veteran, Jim served nine years in the U.S. Navy and then worked as a food service director for over 30 years. After retirement, he enjoyed driving for limousine services. Jim was an active member of the Amvets Post 51, Randolph Lodge of Elks, Avon VFW, the American Legion in Gorham, N.H., and the Masonic Delta Lodge in Braintree. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Wood) Foster; loving father of James M. Foster Jr. and his wife Norma of Pembroke, Jon L. Foster and his wife Catherine of Whitman, Kathleen Bartlett and her husband John of Plymouth, Kenneth A. Lewis and his wife Jennifer of East Bridgewater and Kevin M. Lewis of Randolph; devoted brother of Sandra Foster of Boston, Kathy Picarielo of Yarmouth, George Egan of Plymouth, Maureen Chiminiello of Boston, and the late Patricia Wayshville, Dorothy Foster, and Marilyn Hooper; son of the late George Egan and Virginia Brown. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 South Main St. (Rte. 28), Randolph, Saturday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Randolph, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jims memory to the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, 755 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. For online guest book and directions, please visit us at our Web site, www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Mar. 7, 2013.
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We have enjoyed your friendship and the suspenders we 3 have shared from the duluth trading company....yuk yuk....we miss u now and always....Dwayne, John and June

March 18, 2013

You will be sadely missed by all your family and friends. Your special smile and friendly ways will always be remembered by all who knew you. Anthony Spadea

March 13, 2013

Karen and Family,
Paul and I are sorry about Jim. He was a great person and a great friend.Our toutshts and prayers are with you and family Paul & Jan Venezia

March 12, 2013

We are sorry to hear about Jim. You and family are in our prayers. He will be missed. Kenny&Marlene

marlene davidson

March 9, 2013

Jim was a straight shooter and a good man. He will always be remembered for his consideration and his kind, positive words. That was his way to the very end.
I am sad at his passing but happy to have experienced his friendship.
All of us at Amvets Post 51 will miss seeing him.
May God bless him and all who mourn his passing.

Rev. Ray Pike III

March 9, 2013

Karen and family, so sad to hear of Jim's passing. he always brought a smile to everyone's face when he was around. It was a pleasure working with him at both Sennett and Brewster.
My prayers are with you
Sue Sullivan

Susan Sullivan

March 8, 2013

So many great memories and happy times with Jim who loved life to the fullest. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and his family.
Xo Laurie and Leigh Donelan and Kathy Elliott from Crestview

March 8, 2013

Dear Karen & family...
Surely God needed another tenor in Heaven to sing those favorite Irish melodies. We will always remember Jimbo sitting at his player piano trying to be the very best singer in the room. God Bless you and rest assured that God has already blessed Jim

Charles & Carol Jackson

March 8, 2013

Dear Karen & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will always remember his great smile and zest for life.
May god give you and your family peace during this difficult time.
Love & Prayers
John & Sally

March 8, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lenny Keough

March 8, 2013

My sincere condolences.

Mary McCombe

March 8, 2013

so sorry to here of Jims passing my thoughts and prays are with you all.we had lots of laughs on the way to logan he will be missed

jill

March 7, 2013

Cindy Baker

March 7, 2013

R.I.P.Uncle Jim! Nomore suffering! You'll be missed! Love your niece Cindy

Cynthia baker

March 7, 2013

Cindy Baker

March 7, 2013

R.I.P. Uncle Jim no more suffering! You'll be missed! Love your niece Cindy

Cynthia baker

March 7, 2013

Dear Karen & family, My sincere condolences on Jim's passing. May warm family memories help you through your grief. RIP Jim.

Shirley St.John

March 7, 2013

Dear Karen & Family,

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Jim will be missed dearly. God Bless Jim and to the Family. Jean Barbati,Michelle Bishop, and Family.

March 7, 2013

Karen & family, so sorry to hear of Jim passing. We have a lot of good memories from when we lived in Holbrook. Our condolences to all. Anne & Tom Foley

Anne & Tom Foley

March 7, 2013

Karen, Dan and I are so very sorry for your loss. Pops was a good man, husband and father. Our prayers are with you and the family. Love, Dan and Heather Galvin

Heather Galvin

March 7, 2013

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