Tina E. Foster, 73, of 9079 Stout Rd., Cuba, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 in South Buffalo Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on March 13, 1945, she was a daughter of Nate and Laura
Baham Burdick, Sr who had a farm in downtown Cuba.
After the family farm caught fire they relocated to
Brockway, Pennsylvania. A family friend
by the name of Art Sikes who was also from Cuba helped with the move. It was at that time that Art noticed a small
stove that kept the family warm. Art
stated that he would take Tina home and keep her warm.
Later in life this was very apparent to all that sat around
the family table and it brought much laughter and joy to the couple.
In the early 60’s Tina’s daughter Carol Ann Burdick was
born. Unfortunately, Carol Ann’s life
was cut short in an automobile accident.
In the late 60’s Tina married Tom Cassidy and had two children. Tom and
Tina had identical cars, but Tina’s was faster.
In the 1970’s Tina married Merton Foster. When Merton could no longer drive, they moved
in with his parents to help take care of them, while Tina was working in
Cuba. Merton passed away in 1991. One night, Tina’s car broke down in the
middle of winter with her children in the car and Art came to the rescue and
repaired the tire. It was at this time
that Art and Tina repaired their relationship from years ago.
Tina was employed at Cuba Memorial Hospital for many years. Throughout her employment she always
continued her schooling so that she was up to date on the most current health
topics. She always hated to leave her
employment at the hospital.
She was an active member of the Cuba VFW Post 2721 Ladies
Auxiliary. Many hunters and friends sat
around Tina and Arts table over the years.
Two lifelong friends remain Pat her longtime high school friend and
Yogi, the family table’s last hunter.
Tina’s life was a lot of fun, but also had its share of grief. She won’t be missed; she will be remembered.
She is survived by two sons Robert P. Cassidy of Belmont and
Gary F. Cassidy of Belfast; a sister Peggy Brownell of Florida; a brother Nate Burdick, Jr. of Campbellsburg,
Indiana, Franny Adams of Pennsylvania. In
addition to her parents she was predeceased her daughter Carol Ann and husbands
Tom, Merton, and Art. The family wishes to thank Paul, her Meals on Wheels
driver and the courteous staff at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital for care she
received. At Tina’s request there will
be no visitation or funeral services.
She will be laid to rest next to her daughter in Riverside Cemetery,
Belfast.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker
Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
