A private graveside service for Gordon H. Foster, 73, of Parishville will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Gordon passed away on Monday evening (August 24, 2020) at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to the Garner Funeral Service.
Gordon was born September 16, 1946 to the late Clifford and Doris (Carrol) Foster. He attended Parishville-Hopkinton Central School. He spent a period of time working as a short order cook for some time in Potsdam before becoming a local contractor in the area for several years; he was involved with the building of the McDonald’s and the Edward A. Newell II Memorial Golden Dome in Ogdensburg, along with several residential homes.
He took pride in all of his tools and enjoyed woodworking, collecting (German beer) steins, buying lottery tickets and was a cat lover.
Gordon is survived by Sons Jeffrey and David Foster, daughters Pam and Wendy Foster, 3 grandchildren, a brother Larry (Beth) Foster, a sister Joan Hartzell and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, his longtime companion Jean Highberger, and brothers David, Robert and Glenn Foster.
Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice or to the Potsdam Humane Society at 17 Madrid Avenue; Potsdam, NY 13676. Thoughts, fond memories and condolences can be shared online at www.garnerfh.com.
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