Obituary: Kathy Foley, 61, Lifelong Stoneham Resident

STONEHAM, MA — The following obituary was submitted by Jenessa Foley via the Goundrey & Dewhirst Funeral Home.

Kathryn "Kathy" Foley a lifelong resident of Stoneham, MA passed away May 8, 2020 peacefully at the age of 61. Kathy was born June 13, 1958 to the late Claire and Richard Cronin. She was the wife of the late Laurence Foley.

Kathy worked for the YMCA for many years. She loved working with children, reading stories, and making crafts for them to enjoy. Anyone who met Kathy knew she had a heart of gold. She was funny, kind, and strong. The last few years of her life proved how strong she was.

What brought Kathy her greatest joy was her own children and grandchildren. Kathy is survived by her daughter Jenessa and her husband Josh Tarquinio and her son Laurence Foley, Jr. She was an incredible grandmother to Lorenzo and Daniella Tarquinio. She also leaves many friends, nieces and nephews.

Services are private. Arrangements are by the Goundrey & Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Salem, NH. To leave an online condolence, please visit Kathy’s tribute page at www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com.