Foster, Dorothy – Ann Irene, of Patterson, NY, died Friday January 24, 2014 at Putnam Hospital Center. She was 66 years old.

Dorothy – Ann was born on October 24, 1947 in Providence, Rhode Island, daughter to the late Jack and Alice (Porter) Tarlaian. She attended Yonkers School District. Dotti lived in Brewster, NY, before moving to Patterson, NY.

Dorothy – Ann married Edward D. Foster, Sr. on August 27, 1987 in Pawling, NY.

Mrs. Foster lived life to the fullest and cherished her family and friends immensely. Saturdays were spent going out with her girlfriends, she cherished her cats.

In addition to her loving husband she is survived by her two daughters; Sharon Brickly and her husband Tim of Miffinburg, PA, Dorene Wallace of Potsville, PA, her stepson Edward D. Foster, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Pawling, NY, 5 grandchildren, Corey Weaver, Ryan Weaver, Edward Foster III, Marissa Foster and Joseph Foster.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday January 30, 2014 at 11 AM at Dwyer Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Patterson. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Wednesday January 29, 2014 from 6-8PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy – Ann’s memory can be made to the Putnam Humane Society.

She will be greatly missed.

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