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Ruth Foster Obituary

Ruth Foster, Age 83, of Silver Spring, MD, died on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and worked at IBEW for 36 years before retiring in 1997. She was a loving, devoted single mom and a kind and caring daughter, sister, wife and friend. Ruth is survived by her daughter Stacy Briggs and daughter-in-law, Mya Marcus. Graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date; please see www.collinsfuneralhome.com for updates. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice or Montgomery County Humane Society.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 6, 2025.

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