Obituary of Auldice M Foster

Auldice M. "Willie" (Wilson) Foster, 96 of Mays Landing, passed away on Saturday April 14, after a brief illness, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Mary Foster Sr. Prior to her death Auldice was a resident of Woodview Estates in Mays Landing. Born in Allston Mass. on July 8,1921 to the late Alexander W. and Mary T. (Jones) Wilson.having met and married her husband Bob before moving to New Jersey, but she always treasured her New England roots. A Registered Nurse Auldice earned her RN degree from Waltham Hospital in Mass. where she worked caring for the wounded when they returned from WW II. While raising her family she worked at various hospitals. She served as visiting nurse for Franklin Township, and school nurse in the Weymouth Township school system. In May 1968 Auldice was awarded the "Women of the Year" title by the Elite Womans Club of Franklin Township. She earned this award for her 18 years of dedicated service to those in need. Auldice had a true love of nursing. In her spare time she loved to oil paint, read, and bake cookies, but her passion was gardening and walking through woods enjoying the beauty of nature. Auldice leaves behind her sons Robert (Mary) of Mays Landing, Bradford (Joann) of Pittsgrove, niece Judy (Tim) Arceneaux of Huston Texas. She was Nana to and loved by 8 grandchildred and 17 great grandchildren, they were the joy of her life. She is predeceased by her husband Bob, daughter Elizabeth Ann, and son Stephen