Obituary of Frances Foster
Frances Foster passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 86. The Bokor family immigrated from Slovakia to Manitoba where Frances was born, ultimately settling in Shrewsbury, Ontario. Daughter of the late Michael (1975) and Veronica Boker (1979) (nee Boker) and daughter-in-law of Herman Foster (1995) & Marie Foster (1995).
Frances married the love of her life, Charlie (1998) and together they raised 8 beautiful children. Dan (Shelley) of London, Larry (Danielle) of Windsor, Michael (Ellen) of St. Catherines, Chris (Marlene) of Chatham, Julie of London, Lisa Walker (Mike) of Chatham, Mary Catherine Bishop (Dave) of London, and Steve (Karen) of London. She was the proud Grandmother of Sheldon (Nicole), Andrew (Rebekah), Laura (Bill), Jordan, Michelle (Mike), Jared (Laurian), Jeremy (Brooke), Jenna (Andrew), Megan, Mackenzie (Brooks), Nick (Nicole), Emily, Mathew, Craig, Thomas and Blake. Great-Grandmother of 12; McKayla, Noah, Isiah, Sophia, Ethan, Luciano, Hannah, Ellie, Carter, Cohen, Jude and Charley on the way. She is survived by her sister Irene McCarron, (Mike), and sisters-in-law Lillian Bokor & Gail Bokor, Patricia Spears and brother-in-law, Richard (Gay) Foster. Predeceased by her siblings; Mary, Rose, Frank, Cecilia, Michael, Annie, James, Veronica, John & Emilia. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
Frances began her career as a parish secretary at Our Lady Help of Christian Church in Wallaceburg, St. Agnes Church in Chatham, and St. Pius X in London where she retired.
Family will receive friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes Church on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 11:00 am with luncheon to follow. Interment at Riverview Cemetery in Wallaceburg.
Special thanks to Dr. Mizra and the nursing and Rehab staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Arthritis Society, Alzheimer Society, or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
1933 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frances
Foster 1933 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Ridgetown, Province: Ontario