Victor Broughton Foster
December 15, 1940 - January 13, 2025
Funeral Details: A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Ferris Lane Community Church in Barrie, Ontario, followed by a drop-in celebration of life from 1:45 pm until 3:00 pm.
Victor Broughton Foster, 84, of Barrie, died January 13, 2025, peacefully at home.
He was born on December 15, 1940, to Victor and Jean in Blyth, England.
Victor is survived by his wife, Virginia; his children, Jon (Carol), Neil (Andrea), Julie (Denel), Scott; his grandchildren, Michael, Luke, Ruby, Alaina, Ethan, Noah, Benjamin, Ezekiel, Blaise; his great grandson, Mason; and his sister, Pamela.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Gus and Sean; and his son, Adam.
Born during World War II, Victor spent his early years living with his grandmother. The son of a Navy veteran, he joined the Royal Air Force as soon as he was of age, working as a telegraphist and serving his country for 12 years before moving on to civilian life and starting a family.
He had a number of jobs throughout his life in a variety of roles, but truly found his calling as a massage therapist, where he was able to ease people's pain and to help them heal. As he moved towards semi-retirement and had more time, Victor found he really enjoyed taking care of the garden, with his ever-expanding pond at one house, and his award-winning rose gardens at the next.
Victor had a strong Christian faith and lived it every day; it was his guide in raising his family and in every decision he made. He loved sharing his faith through deep conversations with old friends, through his regular social media posts, and through his actions in everyday life. Kindness was the Christian value he best represented for his family, his friends, and his community. As a parent and grandparent, he stepped up daily and loved deeply. He was not a man of many words, but he was not scared of expressing love through action with hugs or a squeeze of the hand. His volunteer work was often behind the scenes and in supportive roles, with a focus on getting the job done to best meet needs rather than seeking acknowledgment of his contributions.
He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on in those that were lucky enough to know him. To be part of his family is truly a blessing.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials or donations be made to RVH https://www.rvh.on.ca , Youth Haven https://youthhaven.ca or the Barrie Food Bank https://www.barriefoodbank.org
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Lora-Lee Starr
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025Virginia : . My condolences for you and the family.
Hugs and caring
Donna Dean and Lora-Lee Starr
Warren De Boer
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025Our sincere condolences with Victor’s passing to glory, may God give your strength in the coming days. We remember Victor well from our Telecare days in the past.
Warren and Corrie De Boer.
Paul Dixon
Posted on: Saturday, January 18, 2025Virginia please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. If you ever need to talk feel free to call me. He will always be with you. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Grace Price
Posted on: Saturday, January 18, 2025Virginia and Family, please accept my sincere condolence’s for your loss.
Charlotte Chippendale
Posted on: Saturday, January 18, 2025Rest in eternal peace Uncle Victor we will all miss you xxx 🩷🩷
Ken and Jackie Tunstall
Posted on: Saturday, January 18, 2025We are saddened by your loss. Heartfelt condolences to you and family Be blessed.
Siske and Brian Pratt
Posted on: Wednesday, January 22, 2025Dear Ginny. So sorry to read of Vic’s death. Sincere condolences and sympathy from both of us.
Lucy Gowers
Posted on: Wednesday, January 22, 2025Thank you for selecting us as your charity of choice. On behalf of everyone at Youth Haven, we extend our deepest condolences.
Kevin Reid
Posted on: Wednesday, January 29, 2025Dear Ginny,
Chris and I send our condolences to you and your family. During this challenging time please be assured that you are in our prayers. Sorry, but we will not be able to attend the service on Saturday.
Love Kevin and Chris Reid