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Funeral for Espanola Deputy Mayor William (Bill) Foster this Thursday

The community of Espanola will say goodbye to its Deputy Mayor this week.

William (Bill) Foster passed away last Tuesday.

Mayor Jill Beer says Foster is remembered for his dedication to the community, not only as a councillor but as a volunteer.

Beer says he was dedicated to improving the lives of all Espanola residents, served on several boards and committees and always represented the interest of the people.

She adds his commitment went beyond council as an active volunteer, especially to the Espanola Lions Club.

Foster was also an avid supporter of the Conservative Party.

Flags at the town hall were lowered to half-mast last week to honour his passing.

Foster was 73.

Visitation is tomorrow at the Bourcier Funeral Home at 2 pm and 7 pm followed by his funeral on Thursday at 11 am at St. Jude’s Church.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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