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John Foster Obituary
1921 - 2015 PITTSFIELD John E. Foster, 94, of Osceola St., passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Facility. Born in Pittsfield on January 24, 1921 the son of John and Lena Nash Foster Jr., he attended the former Pomeroy School. John was a dairy and sheep farmer, he was employed at Berkshire Life for 20 years as the head of maintenance and grounds, and for 10 years at the Lenox Club as the head of maintenance and grounds. He also served the Town of Richmond in many capacities such as Tree Warden, Dog Officer, Fence Viewer, and Constable. He was a deputy in the Berkshire County Sheriff's office. He served as a member of the State Guard mounted division and was a Civilian Defense Plane Counter. He was a 45 year member of the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department. A past president of the Berkshire Antique Engine Club, a member of the 1923- Star Auto Club, he enjoyed traveling extensively, playing the harmonica and most importantly loved being with his family. John was a founding member of the Berkshire Community Church, he donated the land that church is built on. Through the church he was very active, including traveling to Metla Katla, Alaska where he helped build a church for the Isimshim Indians, who in turn made him an honorary brave. John married the former Mary Louise Lindsey on May 12, 1945, she passed away March 15, 2015. He is survived by his beloved family, son, Steven Foster of Richmond, daughters, Mary Beth Tart and Susan Davis both of Pittsfield, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and his sister, Lois Dartt of Scotia, NY. He was predeceased by his daughter, Helen Dupont and sister, Hazel Johnston. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mr. John E. Foster will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 10a.m. at the Berkshire Community Church with the Rev. Angela Buchauer, officiating. Burial will follow in the Northeast Cemetery in Richmond, MA. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4 to 7p.m. at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Donations in his memory are suggested to the Berkshire Community Church in care of the funeral home. Please visit : www.wellingtonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences and remembrances for the family.
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Todd Fitzgerald
September 5, 2015
So sorry for your lost Mary. Visiting with your Dad last year was a highlight for me. Such a wonderful spirit who impacted so many. May he rest in peace.
September 3, 2015
My deepest condolences to the whole family. He will be missed
TK Tom Kilfeather
Kathy Castagna Kerin
September 2, 2015
My whole family knew Mr. Foster as we all grew up in Richmond. He was always happy and full of energy. A very nice man. I will always remember him fondly of his greetings "Hello Girly!"
Billy & Debbie Tobin
August 31, 2015
Mary Beth & Family sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers !!
August 31, 2015
To the Foster family - John was a true goodwill ambassador to Berkshire County and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred and Debb Ostrander
Katie Currier
August 31, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tiny & Katie
Mark Bruno
August 31, 2015
Mary Beth, family, and friends,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy & John Ferreira
August 31, 2015
Always a smile, always a laugh, always a flirt...Always HAPPY. That's the way I remember you, John, may you rest in peace. Together again with wife Mary. We miss you both...so very much. Be happy in Heaven.
August 31, 2015
John was one Great Person. He touched many hearts , with his humor and kind personality . God speed John.
Donna & Don Dmytryshyn
Scott Werth
August 31, 2015
To the Foster Family, I give you my deepest condolences on your loss. John is a great man who left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. I am sure he is in heaven playing a great tune , telling a old time storie captivating everyone in ear shock distance. Great memories of John he will be sadly missed. God Bless...
Kathy Wood Regalmann
August 31, 2015
To the Foster family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I always enjoyed seeing him and his contagious smile! May your wonderful memories ease your pain and know he is now reunited with Mary.
Donna Brewster Ellis
August 31, 2015
John was a kind and loving man and family friend.we met John at a young age by spending our summer's on Richmond pond.He will be truely missed Prayers for your family.
Springe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
August 31, 2015
From all of us at Springside, we extend to your family our deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nicole Bateman
August 30, 2015
It was a pleasure to help care for John Foster at Springside nursing home such a sweet man.He always dressed his best looking sharp.He will always be remembered.God bless
Joan and Bill Arlequeeuw
August 30, 2015
Our thought and prayers are with you at this time. Our condolences to Steve and Nancy Shellie and Scott and all the grandchildren.
He will be missed,
Bruce and Marion Reynolds
August 30, 2015
Always enjoyed seeing Johnny, we both grew up in Richmond ,and knew him all of our lives. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Cindy and Kevin Thomson
August 30, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Foster. We so loved hearing him play his harmonica at car shows. He certainly will be missed by many.
Mike Fitzpatrick
August 30, 2015
Condolences to the John Foster family. John was a long time member of the Berkshire County Forest Wardens, who he loved and loved him in return. We will miss John and his lively harmonica tunes.
Robbie Harrington Brassarfd
August 30, 2015
Mary,
So sorry to hear if your loss! He was a wonderful man. I will remember him fondly when he used to visit me when I worked at The Eagle.
Sherry
August 30, 2015
John was always upbeat and full of energy. Loved seeing him in his old car. To Steve, Nancy and family...he will be missed.
Amy and Chad Cornwell
August 30, 2015
Our Condolences to the Foster Family, Scott, and Shelly
Debbie Plantier
August 30, 2015
To The Foster Family, my family has know John since we were children in Richmond. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers during this sad time.
The Plantiers
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