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Patricia Rene' Foster VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia Rene' Foster, 49, passed away in Ocean Springs, Miss., Aug. 20, 2008, after a long and courageous fight against cancer. Patti was raised in upstate New York and was a resident of Ocean Springs for approximately one year. Prior to moving to the coast, Patti resided in Virginia Beach where she was employed as a property manager. Patti was the daughter of Helen and Tom Kantor. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister who held a special place in her heart for her 3-year-old grandson, Kaelob. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Patti was preceded in death by her father, Tom Kantor and her maternal grandparents, Fred and Elsie D'Avignon formerly of Schaghticoke, N.Y. Survivors include her daughters, Meaghan Miller Cross (Ryan) and Heather Foster; her son, Kyle Miller; her grandson, Kaelob Miller; her mother, Helen Kantor; her sisters, Cyndi Williams (Mike), Suzanne Beck (Mark), Toni Holmes (Charles), Terri Kantor (Steve); and her brothers, Rick Foster (Cathy), Tim Foster, Tom Kantor (Erin); and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Saturday, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Patti's headstone fund which has been established at the Woodforest National Bank, 1521 Sam Circle, Chesapeake VA 23320, Attention: Suzanne Beck. Checks should be made payable to either Suzanne Beck or Cyndi Williams. Care of our mother is entrusted only to the professionalism of Marshall Funeral Home.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 26, 2008.

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Yvonne Hinkell

August 27, 2008

As my last card expressed to her "an angel will always be by her side" - now she is that angel looking down upon us. I will always remember her smiling face. Love you all.

Amanda & Brian Maloney

August 27, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bridget & Brian Harrell

August 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Harry & Burnece Stevenson

August 24, 2008

Helen,
Sorry to read of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Ron & Kim Micklas

August 24, 2008

Helen and family, We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you now and always. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and bright personality. Love Ron,Kim and Josh

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