Shirley M. (Fuller) Forrester, 84, of Medway died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of David W. Forrester who died in 1971.
Born in Milford on October 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Nellie (Pyke) Fuller.
Shirley grew up in Medway and graduated from Medway High School in 1955. She resided in Framingham for many years until moving back to Medway 4 years ago.
Shirley graduated from nursing school in 1962 and worked as a nurse at Cushing Hospital in Framingham and then Norwood Hospital where she met her husband David Forrester. Shirley later worked at Framingham Union Hospital as lead sterilization technician and retired after over 30 years of service.
Shirley enjoyed gardening and bird watching and loved to bake.
She is survived by her son Stephen Forrester of Medway and seven grandchildren, Ashley, David, Kelly, Craig, Herb, Greg, & Becky.
She was the mother of the late David Forrester who died in 1983 & step daughters Leslie Schaufus and Karen Tilton that died in 2020. Shirley was the sister of the late William Fuller.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside services at Rock Hill Cemetery in Foxboro on Friday, June 18 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Shirley’s memory to the Medway Village Food Pantry, 170 Village St, Medway, MA 02053.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber Street in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).