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Joseph FOSTER Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph FOSTER
29 Entries
Jerry Smitka
January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
My condolences to the Foster family. I was truly saddened when I learned of Joe’s passing. Many memories flooded my thoughts. My friendship with Joe started at the Toronto Aerospace Museum during the construction of the Avro Arrow replica. It was a pleasure to look forward not only to our weekly adventure of building the plane but in sharing the time with Joe. I don’t think that I have met a more talented person. I will always remember Joe saying that cutting the metal on a almost completed part is the last thing that we do before securing it to the plane. Every section of the plane that we built fit perfectly. At the completion of a component or panel, our efforts were always rewarded when Joe would inscribe our names on a small piece of metal sheeting and attach it to the plane’s frame. His demeanor was one of calmness, support with plenty of opportunities to chat, share stories and laughter. In this entire working flurry, Joe retained an unwavering focus of moving forward with the project. No problem seemed to faze Joe. Even though Joe was a leader in this huge project, he often remained in the background and was happy to be able to help others. I was so lucky to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Jerry Smitka
Gary Cleghorn
January 13, 2021
My condolences to Dr. Foster's family and his co-workers. I was shocked to learn of his passing. I have been a patient of his ever since he took over Dr. Capel's practice many years ago. I always enjoyed his stories even though it was hard to respond with his instruments in my mouth. May his memory be a blessing.
Christopher Childs
January 12, 2021
CBC Radio 2 playing in Dr. Foster’s office, his big sideways grin as I rush in afraid I’m late. Tilt back and I tell him I always enjoy coming in, to a dentist no less. I look forward to his easy entertaining chat and more than once I’d mumble something to appreciate what he said, and be told Don’t talk while he’s in the middle of my mouth. I knew it was a bit playful. I followed him to Bloor/Islington when Humbertown shut him out even when I’d moved to East York. Couldn’t imagine anyone else I’d want to have as a dentist. Anyone else is an imitation. I was so sorry to hear he’d passed.
Ken McLean
January 12, 2021
Just heard today about Joe’s pass and was saddened to hear of the loss of my best childhood friend
Hazel Bentley
December 17, 2020
Wonderful man. He was our dentist and a friend to my husband (Brian Bentley deceased ) His sister Alice
Was my husband's secretary at Royal
St George's College.
I always had a fear of the dentist but
I was never afraid of Dr, Foster
I am so sorry that he was taken from us early
My thoughts are with you and your
Family ,
Mabel and Peter Jakab
December 10, 2020
You were our dentist for the past 35 years. My family is very thankful for the way you took care of us. Thank you Dr Foster RIP and our condolonces to your family.
Paul Smith
December 7, 2020
I have lived in the Humbertown area of Toronto since 1957 having moved here when I was 7 years old . We, my family, went to Dr Capel who had his practice that I believe Joe took over after he graduated from dental school. I am not sure what date that was but 40 yrs ago would be approx 1980.I have been going to see Dr. Foster since I he started as a dentist in Humbertown. I always enjoyed my visits to see Joe , and how many dental patients can say that! Once I was a few minutes late and he told me how he would put a red mark on the dental cards he kept when people were late. From that day on I would try and beat him to the office in the mornings for my appointment. I would be early in the waiting room a few minutes prior to his arrival , and as I heard him coming up the stairs to the Humbertown office I would stand up so he could see me standing in the waiting room , and I would tap my foot , and be looking at my watch on my arm , with a slightly irritated look on my face , and ask him " Dr Foster can I please borrow your red pen" feigning that he was late, and he was not by the way, as I was there before him early in the morning ! We always had a chuckle and he treated these moments with good nature, thankfully, as who wants to annoy their dentist prior to an appointment!
He was a unique , original person, who I will miss.
My condolences go out to his family , and his wife , who I just met maybe a month ago at their front door as I dropped in for a moment to see Joe . He was a fine person.
Ed mclellan
December 4, 2020
Joe was always, one who took pride in doing it right.. his kind words were alway appreciated. As a coworker from the museum at downsview , having a person of joes caliber on the team was a asset. Will miss him My condolences to his family.
Morton Silverberg
December 3, 2020
Although only knowing Joe Foster in latter years as a fellow instructor at University of Toronto dental faculty, I always looked forward to meeting and discussing with him. Now we will have to be without him. May his memory be a blessing.
Max Bayliss
December 2, 2020
Joe was a classmate in dental school, coworker in the dental clinic and a friend. He was a talented practitioner, a devoted instructor in the clinic and a generous friend. We shared an enthusiasm for the works of Winston Churchill and a common interest in engineering projects. He will be missed by us all.
Cheryl Simmons
December 2, 2020
Dr. Foster has been my dentist for many years. He always shared his pride of his wife, sons and grandchildren. My deepest condolences to his family. Regards from Cheryl Simmons
Janis Ingram
December 1, 2020
Joe’s zest for life and learning was contagious. He was brilliant and when I learned he had actually built his own plane I couldn’t believe it. His enthusiasm was a gift he shared with whoever was lucky enough to have known him. I am glad I was able to know him and know that this sentiment will be shared with many others in his life.
Jamie Graham
December 1, 2020
I had the pleasure of sitting across from Joe in Lab 51, our first year at the Faculty of Dentistry. The four years we spent toiling and playing, while learning dentistry, allowed me the time to see quality of Joe's character. His character was reflected in the superb dental work he consistently produced. He will be sorely missed by many...
Susan Ewart (for Helen Ewart)
November 30, 2020
Deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Foster. Nancy, I have so many wonderful memories of you and your boys from Kingsway Baptist Church. Dr Foster was our dentist for many years, and we appreciated his dedication and kindness.
I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen Ewart
Friend
Brenda and Rick Spiering
November 30, 2020
Our family send our love and condolences in memory of an amazing man. Joe was not only the best dentist ever but a true friend and wonderful neighbour. He will be greatly missed.
Mike McAllister
November 30, 2020
Joe was the Foreman on the first component of the Toronto Aerospace Museum's Avro Arrow replica. I worked on that team. There could have been no better man to lead the group who constructed the fully instrumented cockpit, which was displayed at the CNE in 1999 helping to publicize and promote the Museum and the Arrow replica construction. Joe later went on to become heavily involved in all aspects of the replica's construction. James C.Floyd, former V.P. Engineering A.V. Roe Canada Ltd. was at first reluctant to get involved with the Museum because he was at first unsure of the quality, due to other previous efforts regarding Avro Canada. I firmly believe that it was Jim seeing the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail on the replica, a course that Joe set with the first part of the project, that convinced Mr. Floyd, a giant in aviation to get on board with the project. Although modest and staying in the background, Joe was one of the driving forces behind the museum. I am happy to have known him, he is held in high esteem and will be missed.
Audrey and Bruce Mason
November 30, 2020
My husband and I feel badly about your loss, and are thinking of you. Dr. Foster has been our dentist for the last few years. He was always honest and friendly. We wanted you to know that he was very proud of his family and absolutely thrilled to be a Grandpa. Take care in this especially difficult time.
Bei Wei Li
November 29, 2020
We’re saddened to hear that Joe Foster passed away. Our thoughts are with Foster’s family. May Joe Fester rest in peace in heaven.
Bei Wei Li
November 29, 2020
We’re saddened to hear that Joe Foster passed away. Our thoughts are with Foster’s family. May Joe Fester rest in peace in heaven.
Marnie Redmond
November 29, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I am saddened that I was unable to join the ECI class reunions to re-connect with Joe (and Nancy who I have known since Kindergarten). Nancy-May your many memories of Joe be a blessing. Hugs xo Marnie (Pearce) Redmond
Fran McCarrel
November 29, 2020
I was so so sorry to read about Dr Foster's passing. He was my dentist for many years. I always looked forward to hear his stories about family. He was so excited when he told me he was going to be a Grandfather & was going to be known as Pops! He would chit chat away while expertly doing my teeth as he knew I liked the distraction. Dr Foster you will be sorely missed!
Fran McCarrel
Long time patient
Susan Chin
November 28, 2020
He was a well like dentist- going to miss him a lot- a long time patient.
Adrian Musters
November 28, 2020
I considered Joe to be a good friend and colleague in the dental profession. As a classmate, I always admired how Joe could figure out just how to fix a problem. He will be missed by his friends from school.
My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend
Adrian Musters DDS
Ray Kanoza
November 28, 2020
It's with a heavy heart and sadness that I write these few words about my friend Joe.
I'll always remember how we sat together during dental lectures and laughed and joked. I'll always remember his simple "hot dog bun" lunches, and how he stayed so skinny. Everyone in dental school believed they were good with their hands. but Joe was really good, and fast, with his hands. If anyone wanted to know what the finished dental project was supposed to look like they went to see Joe's.
As a graduate dentist Joe was very skilled, very fast, and very fair.
I used to say if Joe can't fix it, it can't be fixed.
Joe took care of myself and my five children and they were always so impressed with his skill, fairness, and compassion.
It was always a treat to speak with him and catch up.
He loved his wife, sons and grandchildren, and was so very proud of them.
I always enjoyed hearing what new instrument his wife was playing, and how his sons and grandchildren were doing, and where they were living.
I'm so sad in having lost not simply a colleague that I respected and admired, but a good friend.
Rest in peace Joe!
Your friend,
Ray
Don Bowerman
November 28, 2020
Judith and I were shocked and saddened to read of Joe's passing in today's paper. Not only was he our dentist for many years but a friend and neighbour. Our children went through school together. Joe was one of the most creative and mechanically taiented guys I have ever met. How many guys do you know who built their car and airplane? We will greatly miss having the interesting conversations we always had while sitting in his dental chair. Our thoughts are with Nancy and the family at this difficult time Don & Judith Bowerman
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