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1947 Tom 2026

Thomas Foster

Nov 18, 1947 — Oct 30, 2026

of Magnetawan and formerly South River

Peacefully at home on Friday October 30, 2026. Tom Foster, beloved husband of the late Jean, was in his 80th year.

Dear father of Ellen Foster (Wayne Hallett) and Karen Tanton (Sonny).

Proud grandfather of Tommy (Shannon), Tyler (Christina), Kayle (Mike), Billy and great grandfather of Levi, Harlow, Ariyah, Kinsley, Malakai, Nathan and Sammy.

He is survived by siblings: Stanley (Sue), Art (Karen), Brenda (late Jim), Gord (Linda) and predeceased by Jim (Cindy), Ernie (late Mary), Louella (late George), Marian (late Jim), and his parents Stanley and Mary Foster.

Brother-in-law of Donnie (Cindy) and the late Gladys (late Frank).

Tom was an avid outdoorsman and had a witty sense of humour. He enjoyed the simple things: his family, a smoke, a beer and working on his tractors. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews other family and friends.

A graveside service will be held in the Strong Cemetery in Sundridge on Thursday November 5, 2026 at 1pm and a celebration of life will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 467 in Sundridge.

If desired, memorial donations to Hospice Huntsville would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel in Burk’s Falls.


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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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10383 Hwy 124, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0

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