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EMMET FOSTER Obituary

EMMET JEFFREY FOSTER March 5, 2015 - May 7, 2017 Emmet Jeffrey Foster passed in his sleep early in the morning on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Emmet's passing was very sudden and surprising even though he had bravely fought various heart aliments for most of his short life. As the centre of his parent's universe and the centre of attention for his friends and family, he is greatly missed. We will miss him every second of every day but are extremely proud to be his parents. We're proud that he was such a fighter; we're proud that he was so kind and loving; we're proud that he was so precocious; and we're proud that he lived life to the fullest. He had a sweet soul, a love for music and he looked great in baseball caps and sunglasses. He loved his family, friends, trains, dinosaurs, buses, trucks, garbage trucks, airplanes, riding his red bike, being carried all over Toronto by his daddy, all animals, ice cream, cheeseburgers, pizza and coyly asking for a piece of chocolate. In just over two years, Emmet brought sunshine into the lives and hearts of hundreds of friends, family and even strangers passing by with his constant hellos, singing, guitar playing and infectious smile. It is not every day that you meet a two-year-old that can teach you so many life lessons. Emmet reminded everyone to live life to the fullest, sing at the top of your lungs and always be ready to smile and rock out. Beloved son of Jeffrey and Helen Foster, Grandson of Dan and Maureen Foster, Eric and Philly Holowaty and nephew to Greg, Marylena, Scott, Lynsey, Colin and Jen and big cousin to Jack and Louisa. Donations can be made in Emmet's name at the Sick Kids Foundation: my.sickkidsdonations.com/EmmetFoster The funeral will be held on Friday, May 12th at St. Peters Church in Toronto at 10 a.m. followed by a reception at Artscape Wychwood Barns 12-5 p.m. Love you Miss you Emmet - mommy and daddy

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Published by Toronto Star on May 10, 2017.

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June 4, 2017

Julie Posluns

May 22, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff - We are so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you.
Your dog walkers.

Lynne LeBlanc

May 18, 2017

My heart breaks for you and your family. I have kept his obituary as a constant reminder to live life to the fullest and I will try to approach each day with love and optimism just as your precious son did.

Bill Arvanitis

May 16, 2017

Dear Maureen and Dan and family, We are so heartbroken for you to hear this very sad news. Eternal be his Memory. Bill and Jenn Arvanitis.

Rose and Mark Plewman

May 14, 2017

Helen and Jeff,
We love and miss Emmet. Thank you for letting us be a part of his life. He was so special and his loss has touched many. He will be in our hearts forever.
Rose and Mark

May 13, 2017

What a beautiful boy. We send out love your way, Helen and Jeff
Love always, Amy (Jewiss), Nathan and Marcus xox

Constance Friesen

May 13, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff,
Our thoughts are with you. We cannot imagine what you have been through this past week. The gorgeous little star in your life is gone, but we know that he will continue to burn brightly in your hearts. May his sweet, carefree, two-year old spirit comfort you and showing you a way through.
- Your neighbours across the street (we are currently in Spain)

Jessica Meschino

May 13, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. Can't imagine what you are going through. My heart aches for you all. Praying for you.

Laura Creedon

May 12, 2017

Dear Jeff, Helen and the Foster family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and I wish you lots of strength and love. It sounds like Emmet brought everlasting joy into the hearts of so many. My deepest condolences.

Lina and Don Stea

May 12, 2017

Dear Helen & Jeff,
Emmet was such a beautiful little boy. What a blessing to have known him and he will be sorrowfully missed. Our deepest condolences to you both.

May 12, 2017

Jeff and Helen,
Sending you our prayers.
Rob and Janice Gole

Annette & Rich Gole

May 12, 2017

Dear Foster family, so sad for your loss our hearts go out to you all. Especially, Emmet's mommy, daddy, grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Sending you much love, strength and prayers.

Oteng

May 11, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff,
I never met Emmet, but Swanzy often spoke of his infectious spirit, courage, and charm. I am extremely saddened by your loss, but I believe that a soul as beautiful as Emmet's will continue to shine in your lives forever. I will continue to keep you and Emmet in my prayers.

John and Luigi & Romanina Ricchiuto

May 11, 2017

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family.

Oksana Gartson

May 11, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff, I'm so sorry about your loss...Emmet..little brave angel...I know we never lose the people we love. They live the rest of our lives with us in our hearts...

Warren and Inga Foltz

May 11, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff,

Inga and I would like to offer you our deepest condolences for Emmet's passing. We hope you can find some comfort in the days ahead.

Susan & Anthony Walsh

May 11, 2017

Dear Helen & Jeff,
Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of Emmet. Our condolences go out to you and your families. We will miss his sunny smile in the neighbourhood.

Teddy, Plum, Ben, Sarah

May 11, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff and family,
Emmet was a ray of wonderful, neighbourly cheer. We loved running into him while out for walks and playing up and down the street. His sweet energy was beautiful and catching. We send our deepest condolences.

Carrie Vanasse

May 11, 2017

Helen and Jeff we're so sorry for your loss. Every little soul must shine and Emmet's light was the brightest and most contagious kind of love.

Kim Harris

May 11, 2017

I believe this to be the Emmet I met with my dogs, Penelope and Nemo in Seaton Village. I met Emmet once and told many of my family and friends how this beautiful, polite, little child had made my day. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Kim Harris

May 11, 2017

I believe this to be the Emmet I met with my dogs, Penelope and Nemo in Seaton Village. I met Emmet once and told many of my family and friends how this beautiful, polite, little child had made my day. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Kim Harris

May 11, 2017

I believe this to be the Emmet I met with my dogs, Penelope and Nemo in Seaton Village. I met Emmet once and told many of my family and friends how this beautiful, polite, little child had made my day. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Arlene and Bob Mullen

May 11, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Emmet. What a beautiful little boy.

Diane White

May 11, 2017

Jeff and Helen,
My thoughts and condolences are with you and your families at this very difficult time. I heard many stories about Emmett from my daughter Melissa.
She told me about his wonderful smile and positive spirit.
He was a little trooper who was so brave.
My deepest sympathies are with you.
Diane White

Suzy Lake Bob Yoshioka

May 11, 2017

Helen and Jeff, we were so saddened by your news. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Zaklina Keramidopulos

May 11, 2017

Dear Jeff and Family
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your precious boy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Allan Mountford

May 11, 2017

To little Emmet. I didn't know you, but the words that describe you tell all. Rest well little guy, and thanks for what you gave the world in such a short time. Prayers and Sema for you, and Mom and Dad as they learn to celebrate your new place in this creation. Chi Miigwetch, Baama pii.

Ken and Louise Vickets

May 11, 2017

A little smiling angel taken way too soon. Though we never got to meet Emmet in person his smiling radiant pictures said it all... What a gift he was... And how blessed he was to have two special parents to allow him to explore and experience so much in his brief life....and whose extended family loved him so much. Emmet is now entertaining the children in the heavens with his smiles and strumming tunes. ...BIG HUG to you all.....til you meet again

Andrew and Leda Grovestine

May 11, 2017

Our thoughts are with you and your families, Jeff and Helen. We're so saddened to hear about dear Emmet. Emmet will be looking after you always. Our deepest condolences.

Robert Ogden

May 11, 2017

Jeff, Helen and family, please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. I cannot imagine the loss you share right now and my heart goes out to you

Helene Hayes

May 11, 2017

Emmet, you brought so much joy into our lives. You were Ti's best friend and you made his life so much better. Thank you for reaching out to him and picking him to be your friend. Your love of ice cream, chocolate, cookies, music and running around with mad energy was just what my shy little boy needed. We miss you and love you. You will always be in our hearts.

Joanna Oliver

May 10, 2017

Dear Helen, Jeff and Family
My sincere condolences on the loss of your precious son, Emmet. I feel like I met him through the glowing stories and twinkle in his Grandma Philly's eyes. He was a brave and wonderful little boy and his loss leaves a mark on us all. May he continue to sparkle in the hearts of his loved ones for evermore.

Chrissie Lamb

May 10, 2017

Emmet was such a happy ray of sunshine. He was so brave and clearly he had a kind heart like his mom. I am so deeply sorry for his passing. He will be missed dearly and god has taken him way too soon.
I am so thankful that our twin girls got to meet and be baptized with Emmett in November of last year. Emmett please give my son Oliver a kiss for me when you see him in the heavens above. Give your parents strength to endure this roller coaster of emotion. Helen and Jeff please be kind to yourself and take all the time you need to grieve. There is no time limit, you will never get over it but you willl move forward and he will be in your heart forever. I am so sorry for your pain. Emmett we will miss you xoxo

Nick and Lucy Sidey

May 10, 2017

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Natalie Riznek

May 10, 2017

I'm so sorry for your incredible loss.

Anne Wetheral

May 10, 2017

My heart goes out to you and all the people who were touched by Emmet's clearly beautiful soul.

Stephanie Sparling

May 10, 2017

My condolences for the devastating loss of your beautiful son. His glowing smile will always be loved, missed, and remembered.

Susie Esteves

May 10, 2017

So Sorry for your loss. What a sweat boy.

Vic Ciampini

May 10, 2017

To Jeff, Helen, and Family,

I feel fortunate to have met Emmet when you brought him to visit us all at the office and you could tell that he was such a special little guy. I hope you will draw from the strength and courage Emmet showed. My deepest condolences to Jeff, Helen, and family.

Sweetest friends

susannah hoffmann

May 10, 2017

I will always carry his sweet soul in my heart, for ever and ever.
He was a ray of sunshine, and the sweetest boy I have ever known.
Jeff and Helen, you gave him so much love. The best mum and dad to your precious boy.
We love you so much. Being able to be' Nanty Susannah' was an honour I will hold forever.
With Love and a zillion kisses, Susannah, Rosie,
Poppie and Lenny <3

May 10, 2017

Dearest little Emmet, we will love you always, we will miss you always and we will always cherish the memories of you and the wonderful two years that you gave us. Twinkle, twinkle little Star....
Poppa and Grandma

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Bryan Blake

May 10, 2017

Jeff, Helen and Family

Emmet is such a beautiful boy and we will miss his love for life and the joy he brought to everyone around him.

We are grateful for the special time we spent together as families and will cherish those moments forever.

Let's all be as happy and strong as Emmet!

Love Bryan, Camden, Tenley and Kristi

Bryan Blake

May 10, 2017

Jeff, Helen, and Family

Emmet is such a beautiful and fun loving boy who touched us all. We're grateful for the fun times and special moments we spent together as families. Let's all be as strong and happy as Emmet!

Thinking of you and sending our love. Our hearts goes out to you.

Love Bryan, Camden, Tenley and Kristi

Jenn DeMers

May 10, 2017

You will be missed sweet Emmet. I will hold on to the memory of you using your walker around the treatment room at the clinic, saying hi to the cats and dogs that happened to be in that day. Will remember snuggling you as you visited he clinic with your Mommy and our little stroll up to bloomers in your stroller when you were a little baby, where you really wanted to by your mommy a cupcake. My condolences to you Helen and Jeff, sending love.

Oonagh Duncan

May 10, 2017

I think I only got to meet Emmet one time at Halloween when Helen was a chef and Emmet was the lobster :) but everyone on the street talks about what a lovely, smiley little kid he was. Emmet will definitely be remembered on Montrose and we are all sending you so much support as you grieve, Helen and Jeff.

May 10, 2017

Dear Helen and Jeff, we cannot express our profound sadness for the loss of Emmet. He was truly a special and wise little boy who lived his short life to the fullest. Always greeting you with gusto, always smiling and making friends with everyone. What a blessing to have known him. He was a fine example of how to live life fully, with love and care for everyone. We know where he learned this from, you are such fine parent, and that he could not have been loved more. We will miss him and we send you our heartfelt condolences. With love, Taigen and Bonnie

Robyn Dickinson

May 10, 2017

Although I never got to meet the sweet Emmet in person, seeing his life through the eyes of his parents on facebook and stories told by his grandparents who loved him so dearly, I can tell he was an incredible spirit. He was taken too soon from this side. My heart aches for all of who he has left behind. My sincerest condolences to Jeff, Helen and the whole family. xo

Vera De Abreu

May 10, 2017

Jeff and Helen, my deepest condolences to you both. I pray for you guys to find the strength, and the courage to go on, and keep Emmet's memory alive. Having been there, 12 years ago seems like yesterday. I feel your pain, but, cannot pretend to imagine what you're going through. My prayers are with you two, and everyone else whose life was fortunate enough to be touched by Emmet. Stay strong. Big Hugs, Vera.

Jeff Foster

May 10, 2017

Please note that the link for donations is http://my.sickkidsdonations.com/EmmetFoster

Love you, Miss you little man. You were everything to me and you were truly special, my only wish is that your mommy and I could of had you for longer as you only made us better.

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