Marilyn Mae Fosby passed away peacefully on December 27, 2013 at home. Born in Hudson December 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Spencer and Dorothy Tompkins Traver. A life long resident of Chatham, Marilyn was a graduate of Chatham High School. During and after school she had worked at BH Delsons later working for the A&P. After the A&P closed Marilyn worked as a title clerk at Village Dodge for ten years until she retired. Marilyn was a member and past secretary for the Ladies Auxiliary of the Chatham Fire Department and a member and past secretary for the Chatham Rural Cemetery Association. She loved travelling, camping and monthly dinners with her alumni. She enjoyed cooking and flowers. Marilyn looked forward to her winters in Florida. She was a very loving person who liked things neat especially her hair. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 62 years Richard Sr, her sons Richard Jr. (Joann) and Robert (Bobbie Jo) Fosby, her sisters; Dorothea Wheeler, Barbara (Rocky) Sirani and Beth Barber, her brother George Traver, 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Charles Traver. Calling hours will be Monday December 30th at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham, from 4 to 7pm. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the funeral home at 11am, please gather at 10:30. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Marilyn's name to the Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, New York 12414. For directions or to convey a condolence visit frenchblasl.com.