MAURICE FOSTER (R.I.P.)

I celebrate the Holy Mas today for Maurice Foster, a friend of mine and old-time parishioner of Saint Dominic’s church in Barbados  who was buried last week. I want to thank God for giving us Maurice who was an exceptional husband, father, and parishioner and who loved his Catholic faith, his Island and sport. A few words from a Facebook post below tell more about Maurice. I was privileged to be Maurice's pastor and spiritual director. I always admired his simple faith that he nourished regularly through the Sacraments. Rest in Peace Maurice! May God grant concolation to his wife Linda and the whole family.

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"Maurice Foster was a true star. Not however of the Hollywood variety. In looking for a leader and role model we need only look at the way Maurice lived his life. Devoted loyal husband to Linda and his children and their offspring. A man who lived his Catholic faith fully and demonstrated his values in what he did and said and how he spent his time. [....]   Cheerful. Modest. Reliable, competent. Dapper, handsome and trim.
A man you want on your team. A role model. Gifted sportsman. Thank you Maurice. You have left us all a beautiful and memorable legacy." [From FB note by Peter John Boos]