Obituary for Timothy M. Foster
Timothy Malcolm Foster
July 13, 1972 – November 6, 2023
It is with profound sorrow and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Tim. Tim faced his battle with brain cancer with courage and strength (and grace, too) and died at home with his loving and caring wife and family at his side. The devilish sparkle in the eyes of one of the funniest humans to ever walk this earth has gone out, but the love, humour, and friendship he cast over his short fifty-one years will disperse light and laughter for generations to come. So many stories, memories, and feelings come flooding back with the start of the sentence “Remember that time when Tim………?”
Tim is survived by his children Sam, Vince, Gabriella, and Frank; his adoring wife, Valeria; his brothers Ryan (Miriam, Ava, Judah) and Dan (Amy, Hunter, Riley); his stepchildren Sophia, Francesco, and Christina; his parents Robin and Kevin; his in-laws Angela and Tony Rosati, his little four-legged chair mate Lopez Marpin Foster, and a huge group of supportive extended family and friends.
Timothy Malcolm Foster was born in Toronto to Dr. Robin Williams and Dr. Kevin Foster, but shortly afterwards the Foster family relocated to Niagara where Tim was raised. After attending A.N. Myer high school, he went on to Guelph University where he studied Hotel and Food Administration. His varied career took him from Niagara to Toronto to Oakville and then back to Niagara, first in financial services, then in human resources, and on into the world of venture capital: it was this final sojourn over the last decade into senior’s long-term care (Oxford Living) where Tim truly found his stride!
Thanks to all the medical support teams over the last couple of years that have helped Tim thrive, flourish, and have such good quality of life through his battle, including the Sunnybrook health sciences team in Toronto under the care of Drs. Kumar, Sahgal, and Perry; his palliative team, and the homecare services of Niagara; and Dr. David Dec here in Niagara Falls who helped Tim and Val navigate some very difficult waters these last 6 months. Also, a huge shout out to Tim’s cousin, John Weber, for all his tireless efforts and frontline logistical support over the years. And finally, a special thanks to the personal support worker teams, led by Abby and Brad, who didn’t let a day go by without Tim getting his bedside exercises or a trip outside.
We are inviting all to attend a visitation at Morse and Son Funeral home (5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario) on Sunday, November 12th, from 3-6 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church (4673 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario) on Monday, November 13th at 1:30. A private interment will follow directly after.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the student scholarship established in Tim’s name in the Masters of Gerontology program at Brock University. You can donate online at www.brocku.ca/donate. Alternately, cheques made out to Brock University with “In Memory of Tim Foster” in the reference line can be mailed to Develop and Donor Relations, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1.
Thanks for all the love and laughs, Tim!
“For a good life, we just might have to weaken” – TH
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morseandson.com
July 13, 1972 – November 6, 2023
It is with profound sorrow and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Tim. Tim faced his battle with brain cancer with courage and strength (and grace, too) and died at home with his loving and caring wife and family at his side. The devilish sparkle in the eyes of one of the funniest humans to ever walk this earth has gone out, but the love, humour, and friendship he cast over his short fifty-one years will disperse light and laughter for generations to come. So many stories, memories, and feelings come flooding back with the start of the sentence “Remember that time when Tim………?”
Tim is survived by his children Sam, Vince, Gabriella, and Frank; his adoring wife, Valeria; his brothers Ryan (Miriam, Ava, Judah) and Dan (Amy, Hunter, Riley); his stepchildren Sophia, Francesco, and Christina; his parents Robin and Kevin; his in-laws Angela and Tony Rosati, his little four-legged chair mate Lopez Marpin Foster, and a huge group of supportive extended family and friends.
Timothy Malcolm Foster was born in Toronto to Dr. Robin Williams and Dr. Kevin Foster, but shortly afterwards the Foster family relocated to Niagara where Tim was raised. After attending A.N. Myer high school, he went on to Guelph University where he studied Hotel and Food Administration. His varied career took him from Niagara to Toronto to Oakville and then back to Niagara, first in financial services, then in human resources, and on into the world of venture capital: it was this final sojourn over the last decade into senior’s long-term care (Oxford Living) where Tim truly found his stride!
Thanks to all the medical support teams over the last couple of years that have helped Tim thrive, flourish, and have such good quality of life through his battle, including the Sunnybrook health sciences team in Toronto under the care of Drs. Kumar, Sahgal, and Perry; his palliative team, and the homecare services of Niagara; and Dr. David Dec here in Niagara Falls who helped Tim and Val navigate some very difficult waters these last 6 months. Also, a huge shout out to Tim’s cousin, John Weber, for all his tireless efforts and frontline logistical support over the years. And finally, a special thanks to the personal support worker teams, led by Abby and Brad, who didn’t let a day go by without Tim getting his bedside exercises or a trip outside.
We are inviting all to attend a visitation at Morse and Son Funeral home (5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario) on Sunday, November 12th, from 3-6 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church (4673 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario) on Monday, November 13th at 1:30. A private interment will follow directly after.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the student scholarship established in Tim’s name in the Masters of Gerontology program at Brock University. You can donate online at www.brocku.ca/donate. Alternately, cheques made out to Brock University with “In Memory of Tim Foster” in the reference line can be mailed to Develop and Donor Relations, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1.
Thanks for all the love and laughs, Tim!
“For a good life, we just might have to weaken” – TH
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morseandson.com