LAKELAND, FLA. — David Berry Foster, 58, formerly of Portland, died on April 5, 2012, in Lakeland, Fla.

He was born in Portland on Dec. 6, 1953, and moved to Lakeland in August of 2011.

Mr. Foster was retired from 35 years of service at Maine Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lester Foster and Suzanne M. Foster; and a brother, Paul Foster.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Foster of Lakeland, Fla.; brothers, John Foster of Philadelphia, Pa. and Robert Foster of Bridgton; sons, Michael Foster of Lakeland, Fla., Benjamin Foster of Breckenridge, Colo., Nathaniel Foster of New York City, N.Y. and Alexander Foster of Orono; daughter, Sarah Foster of Westbrook; stepdaughters, Heather White of Gorham and Brittany Lavigne of North Kingstown, R.I.; stepson, Matthew Lavigne of Auburn; two grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in Maine at a later date. Arrangements by Lanier Funeral Home, Lakeland, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in David’s name to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.