Jane W. Foster

November 26, 1919 - June 2, 2019

Foster — Jane W. (nee Ward) Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest June 2, 2019. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Robert; treasured mother of Robert L. (Nancy J.) Foster of Phoenix, Arizona, Mollie F. Kane of Truckee, California, Dennis D. (Nancy S.) Foster of North Tonawanda; Patricia F (late Kevin) Dickinson of Lockport, Sharon E. Miles of Newark, New York; loving grandmother of thirteen grandchildren who gave her great joy, and 24 very special great-grandchildren. Jane was a teacher at Spruce School in North Tonawanda and is fondly remembered by many of her former students. As a Girl Scout leader for many years, Jane helped hundreds of young women to appreciate the outdoors and the principles of scouting. Jane camped all her life, first in a tent with family and then in a motor home where she and her husband traveled throughout the states. Jane enjoyed playing bridge and having luncheons with her many friends. Jane's special love was her birds, identifying them throughout the country, and enjoying them through her windows. The funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 61 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Friday at Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Dr., North Tonawanda. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church.