WORCESTER-Helen L. (Donnelly) Foy, 86, of Webster, formerly of Worcester passed away Thursday, January 26 at home, surrounded by her family.
Her husband, John E. Foy passed away in 2003. She leaves four children, Daniel E. Foy and his wife, Pamela with whom she lived, Sandra A. Johnson of North Brookfield, Linda A. Toloczko and her husband, Henry of Barre and Brenda L. Riel and her husband, Mark of Charlton; eleven grandchildren, Kevin, Amanda, Jenna, Nicole, Sean, Colin, Kristen, Kelly, John, Bianca and Damien. A grand-daughter, Meghan Carrier; two great-grandsons, Dylan and Jayce; a brother, Thomas Donnelly and a sister, Marion Blanchard predeceased her. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Thomas and Helen (Healy) Donnelly and graduated from Commerce High School.
Helen was a sales associate at the former Zayre’s Department Store, retiring 30 years ago. She was a member of Our Lady of Loreto Church and it’s Woman’s group. Helen enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing bingo and trips to the casino.
The family would like to thank the staff of Notre Dame Hospice, especially Lisa and Colleen for their loving care and compassion.
A Funeral will be held Monday, January 30 from CALLAHAN~FAY~CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street with a Mass at 10AM in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Road. Burial will be in Saint John’s Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Sunday, January 29 from 2 to 5PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, Alzheimer's Association
480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.