Obituary of Joan Marie Foster
FOSTER: Joan Marie (nee Wilson) -
A resident of R.R. # 2 Merlin, Joan Foster passed away at home on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 74.
Born in Chatham, Joan was the daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Tebo) Wilson.
Beloved wife of 56 years to Richard Foster.
Survived by three daughters, Linda Bonner (Richard), Laura Foster (David Tompkins) and Donna Banks (Grant).
Loving grandmother of Derek Hill (Stephanie), Justine Hill, Claire Banks and Michael Banks.
Great-grandmother of Jarret, Autumn and Willow.
Survived by sister June Buchanan, and sister-in-law Shirley Wilson. Predeceased by Charles Wilson, Jean Poehlman (Keith)-Pelfrey (Roy) and Ed Buchanan.
Also missed by brother-in-law Bill Foster (Shawna). Predeceased by sister-in-law Beatrice Foster.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
Donations made in memory of Joan to the Charing Cross United Church would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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