Dorothy A. (Murphy) Foley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Boston. She was 89 years of age.
Dorothy was born in Boston on March 2, 1933, a daughter of the late Timothy Murphy and Jeanette (Buchanan) Murphy. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Catherine's Parochial School and graduated from Charlestown High School. Dorothy was a homemaker who cared for her loving family above all else. She was an avid Boston sports fan, especially the Red Sox and the Patriots. She had attended a total of seven U2 concerts , and was also a fan of the band Snow Patrol to which she attended 1 concert. She loved animals, watching TV, and playing word search puzzles. Dorothy will be remembered for her fun loving spirit and her good sense of humor.
Dorothy is the beloved wife of the late Edward C. Foley. She is the devoted mother of Deborah Foley and the late Edward Foley. She is the loving sister of the late Anna Theresa Grzelcyk, Eleanor Flateau, Janet Jarnot, and Timothy Murphy Jr. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dorothy's Graveside Service on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11 A.M. in Blue Hill Cemetery, 700 West St. Braintree. Please meet at the circle driveway across from the main gate by 10:45 A.M. There will be no funeral home visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Dorothy's name to:
MSPCA-Angell
Attn: Donations
350 South Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02130