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Saturday
31
March
Celebration of Eric's Life
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 31, 2018
CBC
250 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Private Family Service
A private funeral service will be held for the Foss and McLean families at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue).
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Lani Selick pledged to donate to Odette Cancer Centre
Saturday, April 7, 2018
So sorry to hear abot Eric...condolences to your family
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Turnbull Family posted a condolence
Monday, April 2, 2018
Dear Denise, Gabrielle and Samuel,
For almost 20 years - ever since we moved into the neighbourhood - you have all been such a constant part of our lives. We have so many memories of Eric that it's hard to list them all - birthday parties, taking pictures at the kids' T-ball games, BBQs, Earth Hour gatherings, New Year's Eve celebrations, Monday night beers, even just standing in front outside chatting about anything - because Eric really did know something about just about everything. We had that long running joke that Bob waited to take down the Christmas lights, still up long after December, only when Eric finally mentioned it. There was so much laughter, and so many good times. There were so many conversations left to have, but our lives were enriched by knowing someone as wonderfully kind, funny, caring and clever as Eric.
With our love, Bob, Anumpa and Kieran.
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Laura Glowacki posted a condolence
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Eric Foss made such a strong impression. His kindness and generosity really stood out. We worked together briefly when I was just starting at CBC eight years ago. Always hoped we would work together again.To his family, my deepest symthathy for this terrible loss.
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Bruce Curran pledged to donate to Odette Cancer Centre
Saturday, March 31, 2018
In loving memory of Eric Foss.
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Bruce Curran posted a condolence
Saturday, March 31, 2018
I am heart-broken to hear of Eric's passing. I can only imagine what Denise, Gabrielle, and Samuel must be going through! I am so very sorry for your loss.
Obviously, the world is the worse when anyone passes away. However, it's particularly tragic when someone as great as Eric leaves us. I had an immense amount of respect for him. He was smart, humble, respectful, and helpful. He was an absolute joy to have around. He always had a kind word for me, and could talk to me intelligently about any issue I could raise with him (He invariably knew more than I did about anything I wanted to discuss). While there are many, many fond memories I have of Eric, one in particular sticks out. I was in the process of moving away from Douglas Ave., to Winnipeg, and Eric could sense that I was in need of help. Without hesitation, he volunteered to take time out of a busy weekday to help me. He gave me some great advice about how to disassemble and move some of the larger pieces of furniture. He did this, of course, knowing that I was leaving the area, and that the opportunity would likely not arise for me to repay his kindness. And, he checked in later in the day, to see how things were going.
While I was aware of his struggles with cancer a few years back, I had always hoped that he was in full remission. The world would be in a much, much better state if there were more people like Eric. This makes his passing all the more difficult to take.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Bruce Curran (Formerly 178 Douglas Ave)
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Laura MacKay pledged to donate to Odette Cancer Centre
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Thank you for caring for so many and in particular our dear friend Eric Foss.
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Laura MacKay posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
I am so sorry for the early loss of such a dear man. I first knew Eric at CHBray in Ancaster and have included our class photos from 1970/71 inGrades 5 & 6. He was not the tallest in the back row yet, but always big to me. He was a calming influence along the "Bray path" many of us walked without parental or teacher supervision and where skirmishes easily erupt. Eric would be there to calm and joke which I appreciated, as others did. In grade 9, we chose brass instruments to play in music. We played in a brass quintet which may have been only a few years, but made strong and lasting memories of fun and competition for me. Eric calmed the scene again in our janitor room practice area when the dueling first trumpet (Bill Mustos) and first trombone (Jeff Teal) were putting Kim Revill and I through our paces in preparation for upcoming music festival competitions. We girls often laughed while the soon to be lawyers pointed our necessary corrections in tone, notes, and timing to improve. At times things got quite heated. Eric became expert at his Tuba/Sousaphone riffs and solos to lighten the air, which often led us into hysterical much needed laughter. Eric was always easy to catch up with over the years, remembering so much of each of us and challenging our positions in his jovial manner. He was a treasure. I send my condolences on behalf of my children and husband to the two Foss kids, Denise, your families, friends and colleagues. Laura MacKay
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Blackman/Evans family posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
In the many years that we have been neighbours, I have always respected and admired Eric. On many occasions we would sit on his front porch or head out for a coffee to commiserate about world events and share stories about our mutual love of photography. Throughout the course of his declining health, Eric remained positive and pragmatic. He was immensely grateful for his friendships and he adored his family. I learned a lot from Eric and I will forever be grateful for the compassion and good will he extended to me. My wonderful memories of Eric -- his positive outlook and support and all that he accomplished -- will forever inhabit my thoughts. Thank you for that, Eric. Peace.
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Leask Family posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
Dear Denise, Gabrielle and Samuel,
Eric was a wonderful neighbour and friend. He will be missed at Earth hour celebrations, New Year’s get-togethers, Monday night beer, conversations on the front porch over cocktails or coffee, and food sharing over the back fence. He will be remembered fondly for his fantastic stories of travels with CBC, his stories about everything, chasing down errant wedge shots in the backyard and, of course, his never-ending devotion to his front yard hedge. No matter what was going on, he would have us all in stitches with his witty sense of humour. There will always be huge smiles on our faces every time we think of him.
With love always,
Dave, Jen, Miranda and Malcolm
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Denise Buchanan posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
Sending our sincere sympathies and heartfelt condolences. All your friends at TFS are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless you and give you and the children, the strength to bear this sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself, my friend.
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Linda Colussi posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
Dear Denise, Gabi and Sam,
Eric has been such a beacon of light. His kindness, humour, and positivity will be sorely missed. He was always full of stories, that kept everyone around him laughing. We will forever treasure our memories of all the fun times with Eric, especially the numerous cocktail hours on the porch.
We will celebrate his life and contribution to ours forever more.
Love always, the Colussi’s
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Dan and Sharon Scott posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
Our hearts are with you all at this sad time.It was a privilege to have known Eric for so long and to see him grow into the fine man he became. This is a great loss for his family, his friends, and to all whose lives he touched.
Dan & Sharon
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Hana Gartner posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
I am beyond sad . I respected and admired Eric and very much enjoyed working with him on the fifth estate. My fondest memory is being on a shoot with him and sharing a meal. He was beaming. I said: Eric are you going to be a father? He was blown by my psychic powers. It was a great and happy day. This is a profoundly sad one. Eric Foss was a force and he will be missed.
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Tom Cunningham posted a condolence
Friday, March 30, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Eric was a good friend over 35 years ago when we both spent time in Western Canada. I last saw Eric about 5 years ago at a reunion, he was the same great guy. My extreme condolences to Eric's family & friends
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Here is Eric in action on the beach in Bayfield when the neighbours came to my cottage in October 2016. Unfortunately Denise had to work and was unable to join us. It was a fun time, made more memorable since it snowed that evening and the community alarm went off 4 times throughout the night. Eric, thank you for your smile and laughter and great conversations - we miss you! Denise, Sam and Gabrielle, my heart is with you.
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Vicki Mangialardo posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Denise, Sam and family. I am so sorry to hear this said news. My heart goes out to you and your whole family. I know exactly what you are going through as I just lost my mother this christmas. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that I truly believe that he is with the angels now and with his father. xxo
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Joanne Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Denise,
I am so sorry for your lost. I will always remember joy Eric carried with him. I am glad you were able to share that joy, love and respect with Eric.
It is a beautiful story how my husbands (at the time) best friend Eric and my sister's best friend, you found each other. Couples like you and Eric are inspirational. It makes me smile and gives me hope...
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gabrielle and Samuel. I wish you peace.
Sincerely,
Joanne
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Kevin O’Brien posted a condolence
Monday, March 26, 2018
I would like to send my loving thoughts and prayers over the great loss of Eric who I’ve always thought of with high regard over the years. I’ll never forget going to the chateau lake Louise dining room with Eric and his mom Pat. I have many of fond memories with him including all our great times at deer lodge and our trip to San Onofre beach. I tell my daughter about them often. I feel blessed to have known him and am again so very sorry for your loss. Myself and my family will be thinking about all of you.
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carrie schipper posted a condolence
Monday, March 26, 2018
My thoughts are worth your family. As a CBC producer, I went on many a shoot with Eric. He was a consummate gentleman and of course, professional. And when I passed him in the halls at work, he would always graciously take the time to ask me how I was, inquire about my life. He will be greatly missed here at CBC. Carrie Schipper
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Sarah Barbour posted a condolence
Monday, March 26, 2018
Dear Denise, Gabrielle and Samuel,
Our hearts are broken for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Love,
Wallace and Sarah
William, Adam and Isabelle
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Susan Easton pledged to donate to Odette Cancer Centre
Monday, March 26, 2018
In memory of Eric Foss - a truly inspiring man who was always so positive.
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Maryse Repp posted a condolence
Sunday, March 25, 2018
My most sincere thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult moments.
Maryse
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Kaye Mustos pledged to donate to Odette Cancer Centre
Saturday, March 24, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family of a wonderful young man.
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Michelle Mackenzie posted a condolence
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Denise, Gabrielle and Samuel. Please accept my condolences on your loss. I am very sorry to hear about Eric's passing. I will always remember his interesting stories, curiosity and big smile.
Your former neighbour, Michelle
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Lisa Fielding posted a condolence
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Denise, so very sad to hear about Eric. Even though I hadn't seen Eric for some years, I grew up with him from the age of 6, and he was one of the kindest, funniest, and smartest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He just had a way of making you feel like you mattered and I'm so sad that he is no longer with us. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
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Peter & Kar-Wei posted a condolence
Friday, March 23, 2018
Dear Denise, Gabrielle, Samuel and family.
Please accept our sincerest condolences - we are truly at a loss for words.
Our thoughts are with you.
Peter, Kar-Wei, Gavin & Grace.
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Michael Gruzuk posted a condolence
Friday, March 23, 2018
Sending my deepest sympathy to Eric's family. In the valued times we worked together at CBC, he was always rich with thought, kind hearted, and above all else, driven to push himself and others to always do better. He will continue to inspire so many of us to dig deeper and reach further.
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Guylaine Frigon posted a condolence
Friday, March 23, 2018
Denise,
Mes meilleures souhaits de condoléance et de sympathie à toi et à tes deux enfants. Je vous souhaites beaucoup de courage en ces temps difficiles. Veuillez prendre du temps pour vous afin de célébrer ton mari dans ses meilleurs moments.
Amitiés
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Catherine Malcolm posted a condolence
Friday, March 23, 2018
Eric will be missed far and wide. He touched so many lives with his gentle manhood and his camera,
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Barbara Coon posted a condolence
Friday, March 23, 2018
Sorry to learn of Eric's passing. We were classmates in Public School and High School.
Rest in Peace Eric.
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Erin Carroll posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Eric and I crossed paths in many ways at CBC. While I was inside editing, he was outside breathing the light and the sound into stories. I was honored to work with him, and I am so deeply sorry for the loss to his family and friends, to and all the things he worked so hard to craft. He touched so many.
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Kathy Lerette posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Rest In Peace Eric. I grew up with Eric in Ancaster through public school and high school. He was a quiet person and was always so nice. I will remember him as a nice guy and was so happy that we reconnected via Facebook a few years ago. My condolences go out to his entire family and know that Eric was a giant among men, and you should be immensely proud of him.
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Denise C. McLean pledged to donate to Odette Cancer Centre
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Thank you to the Odette Cancer Centre for the excellent care and compassion during Eric's treatments
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Nancy King posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Very sad to hear of the passing of Eric. With sympathies to all of you.
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Greg Kelly posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Please let me add to the outpouring. I worked with Eric for five years, and was his producing partner on "Beyond Words". Like so many others, I am absolutely gutted by losing Eric unfathomably too soon. Yet I'm so proud and so fortunate to have known him as I did. Eric: you were, and for all of us still are -- a practical visionary. We are lessened by this loss. We are better versions of ourselves for knowing you. Much love to you, and to Denise, Gabrielle and Samuel.
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