Patty died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 28 ^th , 2021, surrounded by her daughter Suzy, husband Art, and their youngest daughter Dani. Shortly after her passing Patty's granddaughters Ciel Powers, and Jess Raymond, her husband Zach and their sons Jameson & Archer were also able to say their goodbyes.  Patty's only grandson Joshua, his wife Crystal and their children Ace, Leia, and Violet had come to visit the previous Sunday along with Patty's youngest son Chris, his wife Pam, and their daughters Emma & Abby.

Patty was born at Faulkner Hospital in Boston on August 28 ^th , 1936, to parents Richard Ely (born in Springfield, Mass) and Frances Louise Ludwick Ely (born in E. Brady, Pennsylvania).   She was also the granddaughter of Joseph Buell Ely, the 52 ^nd Governor of Massachusetts from January 8, 1931 – January 3, 1935.

Raised in Weston, Massachusetts, she attended the Meadowbrook School and the Windsor School for Girls.  Patty then obtained an associate degree from Briarcliff Junior College in NY, before marrying Dr. Paul G. Foster­.

Patty is survived by her oldest daughter Jan, her husband Cathel, daughter Meggie, son-in-law Mark, and daughter Lindsey Macleod; Daughter Suzy, her husband Art, Joshua and his family, Jessie and her family, Ciel and her husband Matt Powers, and Dani; Oldest son Mark, daughter-in-law Clare, and daughters Christina & Jacqueline; Youngest son Chris, his wife Pam and their daughters Emma & Abby.

Patty is also survived by her older sister, Bette Crowell and Bette's children and their families; Cindy Crowell Fougere, Steve Crowell, Stuart Crowell & Sarah Crowell Willis.  Patty was pre-deceased by her younger brother Joseph B. Ely II and is survived by Joe's children Chip Ely, Christina "Babe" Ely Loftus, Sarah Ely Gray, and Peter "Tiger" Ely.­

Patty's primary job in life was being a homemaker and raising their four children, however, she was also a passionate sailor, an accomplished concert pianist, a published poet, an avid gardener, and an exceptional 3-medium, self-taught artist. Her special works of art and poetry writings will be cherished, as will memories of her playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata at the living room piano.

The family is having a Christian Celebration of Life service at The Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington St, Wellesley, with a burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery on Brook St. in Wellesley, MA on Monday, July 12 ^th , 2021, at 10:00 am. Services will be officiated by the Reverend Judy Swahnberg.

Rest in peace Mum, Gammy, Gamella, Bammy, and Nana.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd., Suite 2, Charlton, MA 01507.