John L. Foster
<p>JOHN L. FOSTER</p><p><br></p><p>WEST PARISHVILLE – Mr. John L. Foster, 59, of Russell Turnpike Road, passed away Tuesday morning, September 19, 2017 in the emergency room of Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness.</p><p><br></p><p>John was born February 28, 1958 in Potsdam the son of Leonard and Jean Mills Foster and was a graduate of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School. </p><p><br></p><p>John was a mechanic for many years, first with Barstow Motors, moving to Tardelli Auto, and most recently was a heavy equipment mechanic at Atlantic Testing in Potsdam. He was an avid snowmobiler and was a member of the St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Association. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening, and cherished the time he was able to spend at his camp at Sevey’s Corners.</p><p><br></p><p>John is survived by his mother, Jean Higgins of West Parishville; his father and step-mother, Leonard and Faye Foster of West Parishville; his brother and sister-in-law, William and Sandra Foster of Colton; his half sisters, Tammy Higgins of New Hampshire and Elizabeth Ramsdell of Buckton; his nephews, Brad Foster, and his wife, Debbie, and Andy Foster; his niece, Heather Foster Barriger and her husband, Aaron; and his great nieces, Brionna and and Willow; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.</p><p><br></p><p>He was predeceased by his fiancé, Judy Wendt on August 15, 2015.</p><p><br></p><p>At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are with the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
JOHN L. FOSTER
WEST PARISHVILLE – Mr. John L. Foster, 59, of Russell Turnpike Road, passed away Tuesday morning, September 19, 2017 in the emergency room of Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness.
John was born February 28, 1958 in Potsdam the son of Leonard and Jean Mills Foster and was a graduate of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School.
John was a mechanic for many years, first with Barstow Motors, moving to Tardelli Auto, and most recently was a heavy equipment mechanic at Atlantic Testing in Potsdam. He was an avid snowmobiler and was a member of the St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Association. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening, and cherished the time he was able to spend at his camp at Sevey’s Corners.
John is survived by his mother, Jean Higgins of West Parishville; his father and step-mother, Leonard and Faye Foster of West Parishville; his brother and sister-in-law, William and Sandra Foster of Colton; his half sisters, Tammy Higgins of New Hampshire and Elizabeth Ramsdell of Buckton; his nephews, Brad Foster, and his wife, Debbie, and Andy Foster; his niece, Heather Foster Barriger and her husband, Aaron; and his great nieces, Brionna and and Willow; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his fiancé, Judy Wendt on August 15, 2015.
At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are with the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.
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