Catherine M. “Kerry” Foley
Retired Accountant
ATKINSON, NH: Catherine M. “Kerry” (McHugh) Foley, age 88, a resident of Atkinson, NH for the past 12 years, formerly of Tewksbury, passed away at Grace House in Windham, NH on Sunday, September 27, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late James W. Foley, who passed away on November 5, 2001.
Born in Boston on January 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph McHugh and the late Mary (Huxley) McHugh.
Catherine was raised in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School.
Prior to her retirement, she worked as an accountant for her late husband’s businesses.
She resided in Tewksbury for 36 years until moving to Atkinson, NH in 2008.
For over 40 years, Catherine treasured spending the winter months in Davie, FL, where she and her late husband developed many friendships. She was a good friend to many.
She enjoyed playing scrabble and card games, visiting casinos, gardening, completing crossword puzzles, golfing, and was a voracious reader.
Catherine was the mother of Margaret Arbeene and her husband Chris of Malden, Michael F. Foley and his wife Laurie of Somerville, the late Kevin J. Foley, Brian J. Foley and his wife Joanne of Tewksbury, James J. Foley and his wife Jean, and Robin Davies and her husband Adam, all of Atkinson, NH. She was the grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 4, and sister of Mary McHugh and Roberta Berry both of Peabody, and the late Eleanor Porter, Patricia Lacasse and Mary Bova. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Calling hours in adherence to State Covid-19 guidelines will be Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4-7 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Her funeral will begin on Friday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Church limited to 80 Attendees. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Face covering, masks and social distancing required at all venues.