Frederick Charles Foster Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frederick Charles John Foster, 81 December 18, 1940 - January 30, 2022 Fred Foster of Lakeport, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday January 30th, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born in North Bay, Ontario, Canada to John Burnham Foster and Hilda Caroline Barton Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger sister Diane Costello. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Caroline Elizabeth, age 3, in August of 1966. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Eleanor Moffatt Foster and his sister, Marlene Lariviere of North Bay. He is also survived by his children, John (wife Lorraine), Joanne (husband Paul) and Julie (husband Michael). He was an amazing grandfather to his nine grandchildren, Jeffrey (wife Sarita), Brian (wife Sarah), Sean, Thomas (wife Paloma), John, William, Jodi, Caitlin and Connor. Fred was loved by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and brother and sisters-in-law. Fred and Mary moved to Florida from Canada in 1969 to begin a new adventure in life. He was a devoted family man who loved to travel and work hard. He learned to sail, fly, ride a motorcycle and drive airboats and made many special memories with friends and family during his travels. Fred and Mary belonged to the Gulfstream Sailing Club where they made many new friends when they came to Florida. He was an electrician and electrical contractor in South Florida for over 30 years. During that time, he gave many young men a head start and great opportunities to learn the trade and better their lives. He was respected and very well liked by everyone in the trade. He was a member of the IBEW. In 1996 Fred and Mary became owners of Canal Front Park in Lakeport He belonged to the Lakeport Air Boaters Club and enjoyed weekends on the lake with his friends. The Foster family is deeply grateful to the Canal Front and Lakeport family for all of their support and love throughout his illness and passing. Services for Fred Foster will be Saturday, February 12th at 2pm at the Lakeport Christian Church, 10947 East State Road 78, Lakeport, Florida. Reception following services will be held at Canal Front Park Rec Hall, 2700 County Road 721 Loop. Parking available on Keller Lane and 1047 Club House Drive. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

Frederick Charles Foster

December 18, 1940 - January 30, 2022

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