"You Do Work"
On Wednesday November 27, 2024, Richard Foster passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice Bender House after an inspirational battle with cancer. Richard is survived by his wife Judy (nee Steckley). Proud father of sons Jesse (Michelle), Josh (Erica), Chad (Brooke), and daughter Tiffany (Jeff). He has eight grandchildren whom he adored; Trenton, Keaton, Kaitlin, Grayson, Beckett, Maitland, Claya and Elizabeth.
Richard was born in Trowbridge, England on May 11, 1947. He moved to Canada at the age of four and was raised in Mitchell, Ontario. Richard was a certified machinist, welder, and tool and die maker. In 1977 he and Judy purchased a farm in West Wawanosh Township where he took pride in raising a family and working on the farm until the final stage of his illness. He also served as a councillor for West Wawanosh Township from 1991 – 1994. Richard loved visiting his neighbours and friends and getting big hugs from his grandkids. He was also very proud to become a Canadian citizen in 2012.
Funeral home visitation will be held at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 11 Cambria Road, Goderich on Saturday November 30, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society is gratefully acknowledged by the family.
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Haley and Terry Cruse
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Heather (Thomson) Van Kooten
Judy and family so very sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to all the good memories.
Wayne Carter
Our condolences to Judy and all of Rick’s family in his passing. Have some good memories of our baseball days, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength during the difficult days ahead.
Wayne & Cathy
Carter
Buck and Jean Delbergue
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.
Deb Heibein
On behalf of our family….Sam and Mary and Dave and Pam and Brad and Deb and our families we wanted to say that we are sorry to hear of Rick’s passing and here is hoping that you Judy and your family can enjoy all the memories of a great man. Thinking of you’s and sending hugs your way💞
Deb Heibein
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Thinking of you as you go through this and l know he has left you with amazing memories
Kathy Danis (DeYoe)
My condolences to the Fosters. I am thinking of you.
Alex & Betty Anne Chisholm
Our condolences, Rick was a great counselor, when I (Alex) was deputy-reeve of West Wawanosh.
Gary Ulch
Judy and family so sorry for your loss ! Thinking of you guys at this time .
Doug and Jan Stoll
Our thoughts and prayers are for you all at this time.
Richard and Carolyn Miller
Judy and family we were deeply saddened by the news, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers over the coming months. Your wonderful memories will hopefully ease your pain over time. God bless you all at this difficult time.
Cindy & Paul McCartney
Chad, Brooke & family
We are very sorry about your loss
We will keep your family in our prayers
Sending our love
Cindy & Paul McCartney xo
Ang Sproul
I’m so to hear this. Thinking of you all in this very difficult time.
Debby and Alex Gray
So very sorry for your loss❤️
Ruthann Voigt
So sorry for your loss
John Elston
Jesse and family
Sincere condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your dad. Please know we are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
John Elston, Chris Traini and Paul Moniz
County of Middlesex
Donna Voigt
To Judy and Family my thoughts are with you at this time so many great times we shared over the years he will be missed