A Tribute Fund In Memory Of Derek Foster

Derek was born 1934, served in the Royal Navy and RNR. He worked for the GPO in London, Eli Lilly in Basingstoke and made many friends working at CAV Medway. Derek married Rose in 1956 who sadly died before her time in 2007; they had 2 children, 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. He enjoyed sea fishing as a member of Herne Bay Angling Association. He supported Whitstable Sea Cadets and helped at Joy Lane Infants’. In 1977 Derek was diagnosed with cancer; resultant radiotherapy leaving him in permanent stomach pain, yet he became a hospital volunteer at K&CH for over 20 years. Derek was unable to work after 42 and endured several major operations; latterly breaking his leg and fracturing his hip. In December 2018 he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma but completely surpassed expectations he would lose the fight after 3 months. Derek was very grateful for the visit made by the LASAG and the resultant support offered. He used his strength of character and fun outgoing personality to adopt an incredibly optimistic and positive attitude. He died April 17th 2020.