Obituary of Donald V. Foster

Belchertown- Donald V. "Harpo" Foster, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 20, 2020. He was born on June 9, 1942 in Lewiston, Maine, son of Archie A. and Yvonne (Lemire) Foster. Harpo grew up in Springfield before relocating to Belchertown where he has resided for over 40 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard.  He worked at Monsanto for over 30 years, leaving as a truck driver before retirement. In his leisure, he enjoyed his many sports cars. He was also a hiker, notably climbing every mountain in the New England area. He loved downhill skiing with his family and was an avid cyclist logging over 2,000 miles each and every year. Donald "Harpo" Foster will be forever missed by his beloved wife of 48 years, Sandra Foster, their daughter, Lynn Desroches, grandchildren, Jesse and Kendra Desroches and many extended family and friends.  Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his precious granddaughter, Kirsten Belle Desroches in 1999.  Services will be held at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's name may be made to the Belchertown Animal Relief Committee (BARC, Inc.) at PO BOX 161 Belchertown, MA 01007 or by visiting their website, barcfriends.com.