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William FOSTER Obituary
Suddenly at home as a result of a heart attack on Monday, February 29, 2016 in his 56th year. Beloved son of Joan and the late John. Loving brother of Bob (Kathy), Peter (Bonnie) and Scott (Diane). Cherished uncle of Kurtis (Stephanie), Craig (Jessica), Hillary, Brad, Tanner, Shawn and Brandon. Bill will also be missed by many family and friends. Friends may call at the
Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes
3440 Richmond Road, Nepean
on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m., followed by reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bill Foster Sports Legacy Award at Rockland High School would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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Robert Nicholson
April 7, 2016
I will steal Clint's line "that I knew Billy for half a century". Bill was an icon to all the boys in Carp and beyond ! Will always remember playing on the outdoor rink in Carp for hours and hours. We all had a lot of fun back in the day. RIP Billy you will never be forgotten. My condolences to the Foster family.
Rob Kilroy
March 14, 2016
I remember playing football and Rugby against Bill in High school, playing Junior Rugby together for Eastern Ontario and then for years playing against Bill and the Irish at Twin Elm. We had so many laughs over the years...I am going to miss you Big Guy...Rest well
Nick Thomas
March 11, 2016
I recall playing against the Ottawa Irish in their hay day in rhe league, playing for the Sarnia Saints I will never forget how good they were.
I was very proud to of played and scored against the Irish.
RIP Biff
Krystal Sayer
March 8, 2016
Mr. Foster you will be dearly missed
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Krystal Sayer
March 8, 2016
My Condolences to the Foster Family, Mr.Foster was a great teacher to me and i will never forget all the things he showed me, he will be dearly missed and i will never forget you Mr.Foster
Cindy Hitchins & Ray O'Keefe
March 5, 2016
To the Foster family
We are so very sorry to be reading this, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time
Julie Tucker
March 4, 2016
Thoughts & prayers to the Foster Family. Such a gentle soul. Godspeed...
Dave Tucker
March 4, 2016
Lots of Great memories my prayers are with you.
Dave Lynch
March 4, 2016
Shocked to hear of the early passing of Bill "Archman" Foster. Condolences to family and friends. A special teammate.
Peter Sloan
March 4, 2016
Very sad to hear of such a young "character" passing away. I remember him well as my playing days were winding down and Bill was on the up and up. Sorry I missed the visitation - issues of my own.
Mike Cavanagh
March 4, 2016
RIP Bill . A great rugby man on and off the field .
Carlos Moniz
March 3, 2016
I played many times against Bill and the Ottawa Irish in the 80's and 90's, as a member of the Yeomen Rugby Club. The games were always hard fought affairs but the post-game conversations with Billy Foster always had lots of laughs. Always looked forward to seeing Billy.
Greg McGrath
March 3, 2016
My sincere condolences to the entire Foster family. Our prayers are with you.
Maggi Spindler Bonnah
March 3, 2016
Such sad news. My deepest condolences.
Jessi and Lee Nixon
March 3, 2016
Sending warm thoughts and prayers to you and your whole family during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Bruce Clifford
March 3, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I played football with Bob and Bill, gentle Giant, incredible athlete.
Far too young...
Tom Potts
March 3, 2016
Sincere condolences to the Foster Family. Billy was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Far to young.
Dom Licandro
March 3, 2016
My most sincere condolences to the entire family on this sudden and shocking loss.
Bill was a very close friend of mine of more than 30 years. We worked together at Nortel for 15 years plus and went to the gym together almost every day.
When Nortel & STM Shutdown, Bill worked for my family construction company until he could complete teachers college and get a job.
Since then we pretty well met up on weekends at the YMCA until he moved to Orleans. He was an awesome guy, so many laughs and good times together! I'll miss his unique language, demeanor and humor. Rest in Peace my good Friend.. I'll miss you!
Charlene Johnston
March 3, 2016
Joan, Bob, Peter, Scott and families
I have fond memories of Bill sliding on our hills, playing shinny on our creek and getting into mischief with the other fifth line kids. As a young boy, Bill, along with his brothers worked hard on the families' dairy farm. By happenstance, we met in Kanata a few years ago, we had a good talk, I hadn't seen him in many years.
I am sure he was both a beloved teacher and rugby coach. He will be sorely missed.
Thinking of you all of you at this difficult time.
Charlene
Darcy Coleman
March 3, 2016
Fond memories of Bill. He was a legend at Earl of March.
He inspired a number of my classmates to take on the game of rugby, that
then, we knew little about. I'm thankful for that.
Sincere condolences.
Peter Wilenius
March 3, 2016
Bob, Pete, Scott and Joan. We're so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Many fond memories of our day's during our teen years. May he rest in peace
Pete Wilenius & Sara Tillman
Jasun and Laura Campbell
March 3, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Foster family. Bob, we are sorry to hear the passing of your brother. Keep strong and cherish all the good times.
March 3, 2016
Our deepest condolances to all of Bill's family
Brenda Peacock & Paul Thompson
Simon Fitzgerald
March 2, 2016
On Behalf of the Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Foster Family and the Ottawa Irish Rugby club. Bill was was a great competitor on the field and an even greater friend off the field. Bill left his mark on our great game. His humor and his passion for the game of Rugby and will be remembered fondly by his many friends
Cathy
March 2, 2016
Bob sorry to hear about the loss of your brother to young, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy Payne
March 2, 2016
Bob so sorry to hear about your brother Bill my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
simon washer
March 2, 2016
May you find peace in your final scrum,rest peacefully now.
March 2, 2016
The Foster family, my deepest condolences. Lesley Watson
Tony Paoletti
March 2, 2016
To the Foster Family I wish to convey my sincerest condolences in Bill's passing. He was a life coach for my three kids during their Rugby journey with Bill. Mark, Mike and Chelsea will always cherish those life lessons. I will have a guiness while he rests in peace; I salute you friend rest well .....
Karl Svoboda
March 2, 2016
'Billy' was a great friend and rugby player for the Ottawa Irish and Ontario, who we in the rugby community will all miss dearly.
Doug Cassidy
March 2, 2016
Bob,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace.
March 2, 2016
Deepest sorrow to all of Bills Family .Good memorys of hockey days and fun days at their farm ,Hockey on the pond.And fun. Will miss him. Sam Baird
Luc Marte
March 2, 2016
To one of my greatest coaches! A man who gave so much of himself to others. may you rest in paradise! Thoughts are with your family and the rest of your family that you built with every team you coached, every class you taught with every joke you used. Sad to see you go so soon! much love!
Luis Torrealba
March 2, 2016
My deepest condolences; worked with Bill back in the
Nortel days, pleasure having known him, great sense of humor and a good and caring soul. Rest in peace old friend.
Susan Cavanagh
March 2, 2016
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Susan, Nicole and Rebecca Cavanagh
JENNIFER Hanson
March 2, 2016
Such sad news about Bill. For a man of such great stature, he certainly had a kind, gentle side to him. Lots of great memories of days gone by. Will miss our chats at East Sides.
Sue Charbonneau
March 2, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the family. We met Mr. Foster when we traveled to England with the boys rugby team. He was a great man and we had many laughs with him. May he rest in peace. Rick and Sue Charbonneau
March 2, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May this gentle giant rest in peace.
Tammy McClymont
Maurice & Dorothy Killeen
March 2, 2016
Bob & Kathy & Family,
So sorry to read of the passing of Bill. I worked with Bill at Nortel and he was a great guy. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Moe & Dorothy Killeen
Earle & Sheila Payne
March 2, 2016
Bob, Kathy and family. So sorry to read. May he rest in peace. Sincerely.
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