Donald Foster Obituary

It´s been a long time Donnie didn´t know you left us
I had some great days with you in 95 in the beautiful Chicago
We had great times and huge laughs and I can still see you laughing today
you looked out for me as I "was just off the boat "
Hope your passing was easy my friend
Condolences to the extended foster family and all who loved him which was many

John cunneen
Limerick
Ireland

Ten long years have passed since you've gone. We miss you, Donny.

Donny, my beloved "kid brother": it's been just over 2 years since you left us and the shock and sense of loss we all feel is undiminished. We still tend to speak of you as though you'd just walked out of the room and will return shortly to resume the conversation. Take care of Bobby, mom, and Carolyn until we meet again. Terry

2004 Family Party

To My Brother Donny, I'm so glad you finally came to live with me. You told me that you prayed to mom and that she guided you to my house, I'm so glad she did. I wanted to be close to you, I wanted to help you as you had helped me. You were such a gentle giant, such a sweet complicated soul. I enjoyed our many talks and evenings after work watching your favorite History Channel. I got to know a different side of you, you amazed me with your knowledge and stories of your life experiences. Always a champion of the underdog, always ready to listen, always ready to lend a helping hand. You always had a way of convincing me to look on the bright side and to find the goodness in people and situations. Never wanting to hold a grudge, you were always the first to apologize when disagreements arose. Without your help I would have continued to struggle as a single parent. How I will miss your constant "I love you"s, your words of praise and encouragement and your corny sentimental cards. I'm so grateful that the kids got to be close to you and feel your love and kindness in a generation of dwindling family values. You always knew when we had a bad day and were always ready with some form of comedic relief to snap us out of it. I will always respect and admire how hard you tried to do the right thing when the cards were stacked against you. I'm so happy you came back home with those that loved you most. You deserved nothing but the best. We miss you more each day, but feel your presence close to us as our newest Guardian Angel. Thanks for being you. Until we meet again, sweet brother of mine. Love, your sister Lynnie

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

I just heard the bad news. I will miss his smiling face and his friendly optimism. My condolences to the Foster and Quinn family.

Don & Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Donald's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.

Donny will be missed by many. Just a great guy. A great sense of humor that reminded me to not take myself so seriously.

Dear Foster family,

I am very sorry and sad for your loss. Donny will be really missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

The thoughts and prayers of Pat, Nora, Conor and Clare Hickey go with the Foster Family. Donald Foster was a fiercely loyal son of Leo High School, the City of Chicago and the proud Foster Clan.

May Christ welcome Donald to His arms and that of his family with Christ.

It was such a sad and shocking thing to hear about Donny. He was such a good guy. He will be missed.

to the FOSTER family deepest regrets on the passing OF DONNY.He was one of the nicest guy i have ever met. HE was always good to work for. Brian Dillon

To the Fosters:

When I heard of Donny's passing I wouldn't believe it cause I had just talked to him the night before. I called his phone only to hear his sister Mary's voice. When she confirmed it, it broke my heart in a million pieces. Donny was a great friend not only to me but to my entire family. Donny will be greatly missed and no one will ever take his place. My children and I are so sorry for your lost. We will keep you in our prayers.

Judy, Paul, Nicole and Elliot

To the Fosters

We are so sorry to hear of Donny's passing. Donny was a great friend and cousin. He was always there to lend a helping hand. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

Mike Shine And Family

Dear Mike, Kevin and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Don. Our thoughts are with you both at this trying time. We will keep the entire Foster family in our prayers as well.

Edwin Van Cleave & Family

To the Fosters:

When I heard Donny was gone it took my breath away. Donny and I shared many good times together and we leaned on each other in the bad moments. I pray he is at peace now, enjoying the company of his mother, Bobby and a few others who we've lost as well.

I'll never forget you Donny, you were one of a kind and will be sorely missed by many.

Gene O'Shea & Family