Tate, Foster William, age 53, Grosvenor, Antigonish Co., passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on May 9, 2024.
Foster worked as a mechanic with Nova Construction and prior to that at MacFarlane’s Ultramar. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed working at Riverside Speedway and watching what he could of the races. He loved camping with his family leaving Cathy and Wanda lasting memories of those happy times together, especially barbecuing pork chops.
He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Cathy (DeCoste), daughter Wanda; brothers, Vincent (Maggie) and David; and sister, Isabelle (Fred), all of Grosvenor; father and mother-in-law, Berkley and Elizabeth DeCoste; sister-in-law, Hilda (John) Bennett; brother-in-law, James DeCoste; nieces and nephews: Morgan (his Godson), Matthew, Mitchell, Kendall, Joseph (Christine), and Jennifer. He will also be greatly missed by his furry family, Sofia and Missy.
Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Anita; brother, Carmen and brother-in-law, Dennis DeCoste.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, on Thursday, May 16th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie, on Friday, May 17th at 11:00 am with Fr. John Barry presiding. Burial in St Peter’s Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Foster may be made to Cathy to set up an education fund for Wanda. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.