FOLEY, Ann F. Age 78, of Dedham, March 3, 2021, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. The beloved daughter of the late Martin and Annie Foley.
Predeceased by her brother Martin Foley. She is survived by her sister Julia Lane and her husband William of Dedham, and brother Jack Foley and his wife Judi of Scituate. Ann was the cherished aunt to her nieces and nephews; Sharon Lane of Dedham, William Lane Jr of Dedham, Donna Camiolo of Westwood, Shawn Lane of Carlisle, Robert Foley of Milton, Michael Foley of Hingham and their spouses. Ann was also adored by her many grandnieces and nephews; Michela and Daniel Camiolo of Westwood, Emma and Maya Lane of Dedham, Logan, and Lukas Lane of Carlisle, Michael Foley of Milton, and Bridget, Charlie, and Avery Foley of Hingham.
Ann was born in Boston, MA and received her teaching degree from Boston State College. She was an elementary school teacher for the City of Boston until her retirement in 2001. Never losing her enthusiasm for teaching, she taught her grandnieces and nephews how to read and write at young ages and she was always willing to help with school projects.
Ann loved watching Boston sports and was a Red Sox fan through and through. She loved Elvis Presley and a good cup of English Breakfast tea. Time spent around family always brought her joy, including opportunities to visit with family from Ireland.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham for their care and compassion.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 8 in St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., DEDHAM at 10:30am and live streamed at www.stmarysdedham.com. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Please follow all Covid-19 guidelines. Interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, www.michaeljfox.org.