Obituary for Dawn Robain Foster
The Dawn of an era began December 15th 1946, when a force of grace and a
pinnacle of strength entered the world. That was the force that we came to know as
Dawn Christina Robain Laurence Foster. Daughter to Charles Emmanuel Taylor and
Flora Robain, Dawn was born in Trinidad and Tobago in the region of San Fernando,
one of 7 children. She was raised in Pleasantville and was known for her grace and
stunning smile that would easily capture a room. It was this charisma, confidence,
beauty and smile, that caught the eye of her future husband Preston Foster, as she
performed in a dance talent event.
Her first son Mickel was born in Trinidad, however her ambitions pushed her
to explore the world and forge new pathways for her family. At the early age of 19,
Dawn and Preston immigrated to New York City, then moved to Boston where
Ebony was born. The civil unrest that, had been part of American society in the 60’s,
led to the family moving to Canada, where Tanya was born.
To have known Dawn, was to know someone who had a heart that was filled with
kindness and care. She was always there to support others, share her wisdom, and
provide guidance. Her family and friends were central and foundational to her
world. This was evidenced in the joy with which she engaged with her family, the
dazzling smile with which she greeted you and of course, never let us forget the
parties she hosted where she was able to display her culinary mastery.
Dawn was someone with a good heart, a warm disposition and the enduring
capacity to care. She stood by her late husband’s side and cared for him until his
demise and never uttered a complaint or a word of self-pity. It was her calm
strength that allowed her to shepherd and guide her children through the good and
the bad times and they were comforted in knowing that no matter what, she was
always there with open arms to welcome and support them. Her grandchildren
have also been blessed to have had her love and devotion.
The hospitality and the kind acts she contributed to the community were priceless.
Dawn remained connected to the Caribbean community by hosting events,
participating in the expansion of the Caribbean networks and supported the
continuation of our cultural practices. She was employed with Daimler Chrysler,
retired at the early age of 65, and was able to dedicate more of her time to her
family. She also realized her dream to return to Trinidad where she built a second
family home, that was filled with warmth, joy and of course, her gardening.
Dawn is predeceased by her husband Preston, her siblings Rona, Richard, Roland and
Raymond. She is survived by her three children, Mike, Ebony and Tanya, her 4
grandchildren Tafari, Aishalah, Isaiah and Tyrique, her siblings Rosaline and Rowling
and scores of family and friends who have loved her.
Dawn was a woman of style, grace, beauty, which was clearly a result of her upbringing and she carried that elegance with her until her last days here on earth.We, her family and friends, expected that we would have spent years basking in the glow of her love and kindness. However, God said he needed her smile to light up
the heavens, and so he called his angel home earlier than we had expected. But we were blessed to have had this angel in our lives for 75 years. The memory of her love will remain with us and she will forever be in our hearts.
There is a song that says – Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum… and when God took you
back he said hallelujah, you’re home! As much as we will miss the elegance and
beauty of Dawn Christina, we know that she has gone home and is safe with all her
family and friends who have been waiting to welcome her home.
pinnacle of strength entered the world. That was the force that we came to know as
Dawn Christina Robain Laurence Foster. Daughter to Charles Emmanuel Taylor and
Flora Robain, Dawn was born in Trinidad and Tobago in the region of San Fernando,
one of 7 children. She was raised in Pleasantville and was known for her grace and
stunning smile that would easily capture a room. It was this charisma, confidence,
beauty and smile, that caught the eye of her future husband Preston Foster, as she
performed in a dance talent event.
Her first son Mickel was born in Trinidad, however her ambitions pushed her
to explore the world and forge new pathways for her family. At the early age of 19,
Dawn and Preston immigrated to New York City, then moved to Boston where
Ebony was born. The civil unrest that, had been part of American society in the 60’s,
led to the family moving to Canada, where Tanya was born.
To have known Dawn, was to know someone who had a heart that was filled with
kindness and care. She was always there to support others, share her wisdom, and
provide guidance. Her family and friends were central and foundational to her
world. This was evidenced in the joy with which she engaged with her family, the
dazzling smile with which she greeted you and of course, never let us forget the
parties she hosted where she was able to display her culinary mastery.
Dawn was someone with a good heart, a warm disposition and the enduring
capacity to care. She stood by her late husband’s side and cared for him until his
demise and never uttered a complaint or a word of self-pity. It was her calm
strength that allowed her to shepherd and guide her children through the good and
the bad times and they were comforted in knowing that no matter what, she was
always there with open arms to welcome and support them. Her grandchildren
have also been blessed to have had her love and devotion.
The hospitality and the kind acts she contributed to the community were priceless.
Dawn remained connected to the Caribbean community by hosting events,
participating in the expansion of the Caribbean networks and supported the
continuation of our cultural practices. She was employed with Daimler Chrysler,
retired at the early age of 65, and was able to dedicate more of her time to her
family. She also realized her dream to return to Trinidad where she built a second
family home, that was filled with warmth, joy and of course, her gardening.
Dawn is predeceased by her husband Preston, her siblings Rona, Richard, Roland and
Raymond. She is survived by her three children, Mike, Ebony and Tanya, her 4
grandchildren Tafari, Aishalah, Isaiah and Tyrique, her siblings Rosaline and Rowling
and scores of family and friends who have loved her.
Dawn was a woman of style, grace, beauty, which was clearly a result of her upbringing and she carried that elegance with her until her last days here on earth.We, her family and friends, expected that we would have spent years basking in the glow of her love and kindness. However, God said he needed her smile to light up
the heavens, and so he called his angel home earlier than we had expected. But we were blessed to have had this angel in our lives for 75 years. The memory of her love will remain with us and she will forever be in our hearts.
There is a song that says – Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum… and when God took you
back he said hallelujah, you’re home! As much as we will miss the elegance and
beauty of Dawn Christina, we know that she has gone home and is safe with all her
family and friends who have been waiting to welcome her home.