Friday August 30th 2019
Jonathan Foster, one of Maine’s greatest gentlemen (and a darned good CPA), died peacefully on August 30, 2019 at the Maine Veteran’s home in Scarborough, due to complications from multiple sclerosis, and surrounded by family. Although he was born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Foster in Portsmouth, NH on March 7, 1947, he was a true Mainer in the finest sense. He touched and improved the lives of all who were fortunate enough to be in his presence, whether at Berwick Academy, UNH, the University of Maryland or during his time in the Navy and at the NSA. Upon passing his CPA exam once out of the service, legend has it his screams of excitement could be heard around the world. On one hand, his effortless positivity, charm and chivalry won many people over, and turned them into friends. On the other hand, his ‘legendary” sense of humor was anything but, in that he was never shy with sharing his jokes, yet they were rarely, if ever, actually funny. We loved him all the same. Jon is survived by Deirdre, his loving wife and champion of 32+ years; his sister, Julie and brother-in-law Win; his nephew David, David’s wife Susan and their son Benjamin; his niece Gail, her husband Norman and their daughter, Lindsay; his sister-in-law, Deborah, and her husband, Glenn; his son, Zachary, who is now entrusted/cursed to carry on Jon’s legacy of humorless humor; his two stepsons, Mark and Matt, and their wives, Cheri and Carissa, respectively, and their five amazing children: Emily, Olivia, Katie, Joe and Claire. We will all miss him for as long as we live. We love you Papa. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to honor Jon in memory of his sister, Derrell Funston, to The Maine Special Olympics, 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106. Obituaries & Tributes 207-985-2752 Immediate Need Pre-Arrange Your Funeral Site Search Order Flowers Why Come to Us? Funeral Planning Grief & Healing Help & Guidance Plant a Tree Obituary/Service Details Condolences & Tributes Memories Recommend this to your friends. Jonathan Foster Friday, March 7th, 1947 – Friday, August 30th, 2019 Obituary Print Jonathan Foster, one of Maine’s greatest gentlemen (and a darned good CPA), died peacefully on August 30, 2019 at the Maine Veteran’s home in Scarborough, due to complications from multiple sclerosis, and surrounded by family. Although he was born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Foster in Portsmouth, NH on March 7, 1947, he was a true Mainer in the finest sense. He touched and improved the lives of all who were fortunate enough to be in his presence, whether at Berwick Academy, UNH, the University of Maryland or during his time in the Navy and at the NSA. Upon passing his CPA exam once out of the service, legend has it his screams of excitement could be heard around the world. On one hand, his effortless positivity, charm and chivalry won many people over, and turned them into friends. On the other hand, his ‘legendary” sense of humor was anything but, in that he was never shy with sharing his jokes, yet they were rarely, if ever, actually funny. We loved him all the same. Jon is survived by Deirdre, his loving wife and champion of 32+ years; his sister, Julie and brother-in-law Win; his nephew David, David’s wife Susan and their son Benjamin; his niece Gail, her husband Norman and their daughter, Lindsay; his sister-in-law, Deborah, and her husband, Glenn; his son, Zachary, who is now entrusted/cursed to carry on Jon’s legacy of humorless humor; his two stepsons, Mark and Matt, and their wives, Cheri and Carissa, respectively, and their five amazing children: Emily, Olivia, Katie, Joe and Claire. We will all miss him for as long as we live. We love you Papa. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to honor Jon in memory of his sister, Derrell Funston, to The Maine Special Olympics, 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106. Service Details Print Family Login | Subscribe to Updates Please select one… | Share on Facebook | Share on Twitter Select Message
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jonathan Foster Friday August 30th 2019.
Bibber Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Kennebunk, state: Maine