The only child of the late Gordon and Marion Foster. Survived by his wife Monica and four children; Sarah, Caitlin, Neil (Shizuka), and Tiffany. Grandchildren Arisa and Noah, along with many cousins in the UK; Elizabeth Fairfull, Mary Noble, John Foster and Christopher Burfield, Jane, Ian, Georgina, Lucy, Katie, Hannah, Joseph, Thomas and Angus. Predeceased by his favorite Aunt Dorothy Southgate and Aunt Eve. He was a brother-in-law to Jasoda Leila, Barbara Persaud, Cecil Persaud, Jasso Harnett (Maurice) Sandy Forsyth (Don), and the late Veronica Wong. He was a beloved uncle to many nephews and nieces. 
Colin boarded at St. Peter’s school at age eight in York until graduation. He graduated from St. Andrew’s University Scotland in 1968 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery then came to Canada and pursued a degree in oral surgery at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He completed his Master of Science in surgery and received his FRDC(C) Fellowship of The Royal College of Dentistry in 1973.
Colin had successful practices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Kenora, Ontario before retiring to Victoria, BC in 2018. An active member of each community he lived in, he was a philanthropist to many causes, the proudest and most rewarding of which was the dental mission he attended with Dr. Bruce McFarlane in the Dominican Republic.
He was a Free Mason and served as worshipful master of Pequonga Lodge #414 in Kenora (2011) and regular attendee at Northern Light Princess Rupert (Fidelity), Lodge #1 in Winnipeg, MB.
Colin never wanted to write or think about his own obituary. True to his scathing and indelible British wit, he said a few years ago, he would want to tell his friends he simply “popped off.”
A celebration of Colin’s life will be held on Tuesday June 3rd from 11:30am – 2:30pm at the Fort Garry Hotel, 7th Fl. Concert Hall Room.
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Thank you for calling the office of Dr. Colin Foster, Oral Surgeon. The doctor is no longer available. May he rest in peace. Bonnie
Monica and family
We are so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. We have many fond memories of our MTC weekends together and good times at the lake. He was a special person and gentle soul
Hugs
Harry and Cheryl
Paul Shepherd
I first met Colin at St Olave’s School which is the prep school to St Peter’s School in York.
We were both 8 so he and I have been friends for 72 years. We started in the same form and tracked each other throughout the next ten years at both schools. In St Peter’s we were in the same house, study and dormitory for five years so came to know each other very well. We had different interests (I was an engineer) so did not overlap for much of the time but remained ‘easy companions’ throughout the ten years and ever since. Throughout every one of the ten years in school he was always the outstanding musician of his era, ‘predictably winning every prize possible every year’.
Whenever he came back to the UK he would let me know and we would meet if possible to catch up. The penultimate visit gave my wife and me the very pleasant opportunity to meet Monica.
Despite our very different careers and interest he was the second longest friend in my life and it is interesting that our friendship always picked up seamlessly no matter how long the interval since our last encounter.
I had hoped and expected to see him this summer and will miss him.
My wife and I send our deepest sympathies Monica, his children and many relatives.
Paul and Virginia
Dearest Monica,
Colin was a wonderful friend. I first met him over fifty years ago, and it became a friendship which bonded us over the years. When I completed my student pulpit, I’m congregation selected Colin to make the gift presentation, a desk set, which still sits on my desk, half a century later. Colin and I shared regular visits during the years I lived in Winnipeg, and when my calling took me elsewhere, we kept in touch regularly by phone. When he married you, I knew he had found just the right partner, and even I got to meet you, was charmed by your grace, and your caring. At a particularly low point in my life, Colin rushed to be at my side, and provided the assistance that only a true friend can. It was a joy to see you at the wedding of our son, Nathaniel, and I will always treasure my visit with you in Kenora and Victoria. You and Colin are dear friends who will always be in our hearts.
Dear Monica,
Guy and I extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family upon the loss of Colin. What a gentle and interesting soul he was. He will be missed but remembered for all of his endearing qualities and the times we spent together!
Hugs
Lou and Guy
Our deepest condolences to you and your family Monica. What fond memories we have of our times with you and Colin over the years. Colin was such a kind and generous soul, he will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.