Joan Cecile Foster

WORCESTER-Joan Cecile (Kokernak) Foster, 67, of 64 Burncoat Terrace died Saturday, August 20 at home after an illness. She leaves her devoted husband of 44 years, Richard C. Foster, Sr., two sons, Richard C. Foster, Jr. of Hoschton, GA and Roger H. Foster of Worcester, two daughters, Sharon Lee Foster of Newport, RI and Melissa A. Borges of Worcester, a brother Stephen H. Kokernak of East Dennis, a sister Carolyn M. Brown of Holden, two grandchildren and her extended family.

She was born in Worcester the daughter of Henry J. and Helen M. (Gasperski) Kokernak. She graduated from Commerce High School, Clark University and Worcester State College where she earned a Masters Degree in Education and in Counseling. Mrs. Foster was adjunct professor and a secondary education teacher in Worcester County for many years. She was also an Adolescent Counselor for the MSPCC.

The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, 353 Grove Street. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Tuesday, August 23 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville MD. 20852.