With family at her side, Michele F. “Micki” Foster (Messina), 91, of Milton, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, after a long illness. Michele, known by her family and friends as Micki, was the beloved wife of the late James B. Foster and the devoted mother of five sons, James T. and his wife Elaine of Milton, Vincent P. and his wife Susan of Pembroke, William J. and his wife Teresa of Abington, Robert A. and his wife the late Josephine of Virginia, and Paul B. and his wife Janet of New Hampshire.

Micki was the loving sister of Rose Foss of Beverly, Josephine Kubilis of Stoneham, and Theresa Messina of Beverly. Micki was predeceased by her brothers Vincent Messina and Angelo Messina.

Micki was the cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren: James Foster of Brooklyn, New York, Lauren Foster of Arvada, Colorado, Christopher Foster of Milton, Danielle Quinlan of Middleboro, Ryan Foster of Taunton, Matthew Foster of Pembroke, and Alan Foster of New Hampshire. Micki was also the doting great-grandmother of Martin, Annie, and Archie Foster of Milton, Wolfgang Foster Brown of Brooklyn, Sean and Connor Quinlan of Middleboro, and Theo Foster of Taunton.

Micki was an enthusiastic tennis player at Weymouth Club for over thirty years, longtime member with her husband James with the Milton Kiwanis Club and Milton Couples Bowling League. Micki also loved to entertain and many summer days were enjoyed at pool parties in the backyard of the family home on Gerald Road.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, August 7th at St. Agatha Parish, 432 Adams Street, MILTON at 12:00 pm.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 7th at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE from 9:30 – 11:30 am prior to the Mass.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Burial will be private at a later date in St. Michael Cemetery, ROSLINDALE.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Micki may be made to the Milton Council on Aging, 10 Walnut St., Milton, MA 02186.