A friendship that began in 1974 when we lived on campus as student nurses. She was a most cherished, longtime friend. We are so heartbroken to hear of Dorothy’s passing. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, or Siloam United Church in Dorothy’s memory.

Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Wearing a mask would be appreciated.ĭorothy’s memorial service will be held on Monday, May 8th at 11 AM, at Siloam United Church, with Rev. and on Monday, May 8th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Visitations will be held at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Road East, London on Sunday, May 7th from 5 – 8 PM. In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Special thanks to the caring and hard-working teams of London Regional Cancer Program and Palliative Care at London Health Science Centre. She will be deeply missed by her family and her friends and anyone who knew her. She loved gardening and morning walks around the neighbourhood, and, in recent years, she enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jays on TV. She was also a devoted and active member of the Siloam United Church congregation.

She will be remembered for her smiling face, her bedside manner, and her ability to start a conversation with almost anyone she met. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family, her friends, and her patients during her almost 40 years of nursing and after she retired. She enjoyed people-watching and being around people. Predeceased by her parents-in-law Vera (Moore) and Trevor Foster.ĭorothy will forever be remembered for her love of people. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Joan (2020) and Dave McClary, Dave and Jane Garrett, Ann and Mark Scott, and Richard and Pamela Foster. Loving daughter of Marguerite Garrett and the late Wilfred Garrett (2002). Cherished mother of Shawn Foster, and Mark Foster and mother-in-law of Sam Brown. Dorothy passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Apat the age of 68.īeloved wife of Robert (Bob) Foster for almost 43 years.

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