Catherine M. “Cay” (Foley) Hines, age 95, of Medford, formerly of Winchester, passed away at Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading on June 21, 2023. She was the beloved wife for 70 years of Richard M. “Dick” Hines.
Born in Salem, MA, Cay was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Catherine V. (FitzGerald) Foley.
Cay was raised and educated in Winchester; attended St. Mary’s School and was a graduate of Winchester High School in the class of 1945. She graduated from Regis College in the class of 1949, and later earned a M. Ed from Boston State College.
Cay was employed as a teacher for many years, primarily working in the Boston Public School System.
Cay was an active member of the St. Mary parish, teaching religious education, serving as a Eucharistic minister, and holding various roles in the local Ladies Sodality society. In retirement, Cay enjoyed spending time in South Dennis on Cape Cod and making friends in her condo community.
Cay is lovingly survived by her children: Mary Jo Clark (Brian) of Georgetown, SC, Richard G. Hines of Prairie Village, KS, Cathleen A. McInerney (Bob) of Reading and Daniel F. Hines (Esther) of Bedford, MA. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren and was predeceased by a brother Joseph H. Foley, Jr (Eleanor).
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 30 @ 10AM in St. Mary’s Church, 155 Washington St., Winchester. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 320 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867.