Ruth Irene (Daley) Foster, 71, of 16 Halmstad Street, formerly of Clinton, died peacefully Monday, December 27th after a long battle with cancer. She was married for many years to the late Harold “Smokey” Foster. She is survived by eight daughters: Deborah Kalinowski of Clinton; Dianne Holt of Tomball, TX; Doris O’Toole, Donna Poissant, Denise Bruso and Dale Tivnan, all of Worcester; Darlene Iannuzzi of Fitchburg; and Danielle Arakelian of Hubbardston . She was Nana to 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and leaves several nieces and nephews.
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She was born in Boston the daughter of John and Margaret (Garvin) Daley, and was a graduate of Northborough High School. Mrs. Foster had been employed by the Telegram & Gazette for many years, retiring in 1998. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed trips to Foxwood’s. Her greatest joy and happiness was time spent with her family.
The funeral service is Thursday, December 30th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. A calling hour will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.