Foley, Maureen

By Canton Citizen

Maureen Foley passed away in Lincoln, MA, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Maureen was passionate, loving, and intelligent, and she carried those qualities through every chapter of her life with a grace that was unmistakably her own.

Maureen believed in caring for others, showing up, and doing the right thing even when it was inconvenient. She earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Boston College and later completed her Master of Public Health at the University of Michigan. Her education was not just a list of accomplishments. It was a reflection of a life built on purpose, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping people.

She was very proud of her nursing career at Boston Children’s Hospital, where her kindness and skill made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless children and families. Maureen brought steadiness, compassion, and intelligence to her work. She understood that nursing was not just a profession but a calling. Later, she worked for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, continuing her lifelong dedication to the well-being of others.

Maureen’s greatest joy was her family, and she loved them with devotion. Maureen was the oldest of nine children, and was predeceased by her sister Shelia, her mother Barbara, and her father Dennis Foley. She is survived by her daughter Maura and her husband Will Sieller, along with their children Layla and Marissa of Stow, and by her son Brendan and his wife Kelly, along with their children Lilly, Jack, and Liam of St. Paul, Minnesota. Her grandchildren were a source of immense happiness, and she treasured every moment spent with them.

Maureen also enjoyed Irish step dancing, going to Tanglewood in the summer, and long walks on the beaches of Maine. In her final year, she found comfort and companionship spending time with her partner, Allan Peeke, in memory care, where their time together was a tender and meaningful part of her later life.

Those who knew Maureen will remember her as a woman of warmth, wit, and strength. She had the rare ability to be both deeply caring and wonderfully direct, a combination that made her unforgettable.

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, on Friday, October 9, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. in the Trinity Chapel at Boston College’s Newton Campus, 885 Centre Street in Newton.

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