Marietta Foster, 96, of Shrewsbury

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Obit Marietta FosterShrewsbury – Marietta (Ollis) Foster, 96, of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Holy Trinity Nursing Home of Worcester after an illness. Her husband of 67 years, Francis E. Foster Sr., died in 2008.

She leaves her son, Francis E. Foster Jr. and his partner Deborah May of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren, Ryan, Jamie, and Amanda Foster; and three great-grandchildren, William and Samuel Foster and Flynn Foster. She was predeceased by six siblings.

Marietta was born in Worcester, daughter of the late William and Loda (Brigham) Ollis. She attended Worcester schools.

After her marriage to Frank, Marietta was a homemaker and full time mother. Later in her life, she became a hairdresser and worked at several salons. Upon their retirement, she and Frank enjoyed spending their winter months in Florida.

Marietta was a member of Saint Mary’s Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family Friday, May 27, from 4-6 p.m., in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. Her funeral will be held Saturday, May 28 from the funeral home, with a funeral Mass celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery of Worcester.

Donations in her memory can be made to Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605.

To leave a note of condolence for Marietta’s family or to view her Book of Memories, visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com.

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