Harold Edward Foster
Plot N, Section 11, Lot 22
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
Born in Toronto on March 1, 1905 and educated at Ridley College in St. Catharines, Harry “Red” Foster founded his highly successful Foster Advertising Agency in 1944. He actually began his career as a sports announcer covering wrestling matches, football, speedboat, and lacrosse events coast-to-coast. He introduced Canadians to the first outdoor radio theatre in the country at the Canadian National Exhibition, and was rated as the second best speedboat driver in the world.
In addition to his involvement in numerous business ventures and the many accolades he received from his peers, Foster was perhaps best known for his deep commitment to supporting people with disabilities through the Harry E. Foster Charitable Foundation and Special Olympics. Foster’s brother, Jack, had an intellectual disability, and their mother dedicated much of her time and energy to Jack’s care. Her unwavering commitment left a lasting impression on young Harry, inspiring him to champion the rights and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities across Canada. Harry “Red” Foster passed away on January 8, 1985.
Mike Filey
Mount Pleasant Cemetery: An Illustrated Guide
Second Edition Revised and Expanded