SHREWSBURY- Marietta (Ollis) Foster, 96 of Shrewsbury died Tuesday May 24, 2016 in Holy Trinity Nursing Home in 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; 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 Marietta became a hairdresser and worked at several salons.

Marietta was a member of Saint Mary’s Church. Upon their retirement, Marietta and Frank enjoyed spending their winter months in Florida.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family on Friday May 27, 2016 from 4:00-6:00PM in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Her funeral will be on Saturday from the funeral home with a funeral Mass celebrated at 9:30 AM in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery Worcester. Donations in her memory can be made to Veterans Inc. 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605. To leave a note of condolence for Marietta’s family or to view her Book of Memories, please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com