Mary A. Foley

Mrs. Mary A. (Sloan) Foley, 82, of Portland, passed away March 11, 2015 at her home. She was the wife of the late Lawrence J. Foley with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Portland on May 9, 1932, Mary was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Nimblett) Sloan. She graduated from Old Orchard High School, Class of 1951. An active and independent person who always kept herself busy, Mary worked for Woolworths Department Store for over 28 years. Following her employment at Woolworths, Mary worked at Rite Aid for the last 10 years. Having a strong Faith, Mary was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Mary was a selfless person who always put others before herself. Her generous and caring personality gave her the unique ability to help others in such a way that would leave the other person feeling that they did her a favor. She continually made her family and friends feel special by genuinely caring for each individual that she knew. Above all else, her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was a gracious and generous grandmother who had a deep love and genuine concern for each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mary is predeceased by her brothers, Lincoln, Charles, Arthur, George, Robert and Billy; sister, Rose. She is survived by her daughters, Lillian (Foley) McCaffery of Portland, Patricia Foley of FL; sons, Thomas Foley and wife Karen of Westbrook, Lawrence Foley, Jr. of FL, Patrick Foley and wife Amy of Windham. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter on the way; several nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2-5PM in the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Monday at 9:15AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street, Portland. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To share an online condolence or memory with the family, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.